NCERT Assistant Professor & Academic Posts Recruitment 2026
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a notification for 117 academic vacancies including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Librarian posts. Eligible candidates can apply online before 20 February 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NCERT |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 117 Posts |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Librarian |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Salary | ₹57,700 – ₹1,44,200 (Entry Pay) |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
Major Assistant Professor Vacancies (Selected)
Some of the key Assistant Professor posts include:
Zoology – 4 posts
Education (Teacher Education) – 5 posts
Education (Science Education) – 2 posts
History – 2 posts
English – 2 posts
Botany – 2 posts
Sociology – 1 post
Computer Education – 1 post
Physical Education – 1 post
Agriculture – 1 post
And various other subjects
Educational Qualification
Assistant Professor
Option A
Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks in relevant subject
Must have NET/SLET/SET qualification
ORPh.D. degree as per UGC regulations (NET exemption)
Option B
Ph.D. from a top 500 ranked foreign university
Associate Professor
Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Master’s degree with 55% marks
Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience
At least 7 research publications
Research score: 75 (UGC norms)
Professor
Ph.D. in relevant discipline
Minimum 10 years teaching/research experience
At least 10 research publications
Research score: 120 (UGC norms)
Age Limit
As per UGC/NCERT/Government of India norms
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on academic score (UGC norms)
Interview
Final selection is based only on interview performance.
