NCERT Professor and Librarian Overview
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 117 Professor and Librarian posts. Online applications start from 31st January 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NCERT website. The last date to online submit the application form is 20th February 2026.
| Company | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian |
| Advertisement No. | 177/2026 |
| Total Posts | 117 |
| Pay Scale | ₹ 57,000 – ₹ 1,44,200 per month |
| Age Limit | As per UGC/NCERT/Government of India norms |
| Qualification | Ph.D./Master's Degree with NET/SLET/SET in relevant disciplines |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 31/01/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 20/02/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS : ₹1,000/- (Not Refundable) SC/ST/PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Registration Fees : Nil Payment Method: Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) Note: Please refer the official website document. |
| Website | https://ncert.nic.in/ |
NCERT Professor and Librarian Vacancy Details
| Department | Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Art Education | Professor + Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Bio-Science/Bio-Technology/Health Science/Pharmacy | Professor + Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Economics | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Zoology | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 7 |
| Education (Educational Technology-Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Hindi | Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Science Education) | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 8 |
| Education (Teacher Education) | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 9 |
| Education (Elementary Education) | Professor + Associate Professor | 3 |
| Psychology (Educational Psychology) | Professor + Associate Professor | 2 |
| History | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Geography | Professor | 1 |
| Population Studies | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Political Science | Professor + Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Educational Technology-Graphics, Multimedia) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Special Education) | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Electronics/Electrical/IT/Renewable Energy | Associate Professor | 1 |
| English | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 6 |
| Urdu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Vocational Education (Commerce Accountancy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Vocational Education) | Professor + Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Curriculum Development/Research/Policy) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology/Education (Measurement & Evaluation) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Child Development (Child Development/ECCE) | Professor + Associate Professor | 2 |
| Education (Mathematics Education) | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Education (Education) | Professor + Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 11 |
| Sociology | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 3 |
| Botany | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 4 |
| Agriculture (Animal Husbandry/Fisheries/Sericulture) | Professor | 1 |
| Education (Philosophy of Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Security/Defence Science/Military Science | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Food Technology and Processing | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Psychology/Education (Guidance and Counselling) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Language Education (Hindi/English/Urdu/Sanskrit/Linguistics) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Home Science (Food & Nutrition) | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Statistics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Computer Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Professor | 1 |
| Philosophical & Sociology Foundation of Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Agriculture (Agriculture) | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Physics | Associate Professor + Assistant Professor | 2 |
| Librarian | Deputy Librarian + Assistant Librarian | 3 |
| Rural Technology | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Telugu | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Life Science & Primary Education | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Art and Aesthetics | Associate Professor | 1 |
| Education (Extension Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Extension Education (Teacher Education) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Physical Education | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Professor | 1 |
| Grand Total | 117 |
NCERT Professor and Librarian Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification, experience, age of retirement on superannuation and pay scales of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian will be as per the UGC/ NCERT, Govt. of India norms as amended from time to time and in force at the time of closing date of filling-up online application.
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | As per UGC/NCERT/Government of India norms |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Qualification | Ph.D./Master's Degree with NET/SLET/SET in relevant disciplines Note: Please refer the official website document. |
NCERT Professor and Librarian Age Limit
Age of retirement on superannuation will be as per the UGC/NCERT, Government of India norms as amended from time to time and in force at the time of closing date of filling-up online application
The relaxation in age and percentage of marks to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PWD categories is provided in accordance with the UGC/GOI/NCERT rules
Persons with Disability (PWD) having disability less than forty percent will not be considered. The disability certificate shall be from a competent medical board constituted by the central or state Government Hospital
Such persons should meet the prescribed criteria of physical disability of the respective category as per the Government of India rules.
NCERT Professor and Librarian Selection Process
- For Assistant Professor Posts: Up to 50 candidates (category-wise) for the first vacancy and 05 candidates for every additional vacancy will be called for the interview in order of their rank/merit in the list as prepared by the Shortlisting Committee on the basis of marks scored by the candidates, which should not be less than academic score of 60 (Sixty) in any case. In case of tie of marks at the 50th place for 01 vacancy and tie of marks at 5th place for every additional vacancy, all candidates whose marks tie will be called for interview
- For Professor and Associate Professor Posts: The existing criterion of minimum academic score as per UGC guidelines will be followed subject to the condition up to 10 candidates (category-wise) for the first vacancy and 05 candidates for every additional vacancy will be called for interview in order of their rank/merit in the list as prepared by the Shortlisting Committee on the basis of marks scored by the candidates. In case of tie of marks at the 10th place for 01 vacancy and tie of marks at 5th place for every additional vacancy, all candidates whose marks tie will be called for interview
NCERT Professor and Librarian Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 31/01/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 31/01/2026 (10:00) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 20/02/2026 (05:00 pm) |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 20/02/2026 (05:00 pm) |
| Closing date for eligibility criteria | 20/02/2026 (05:00 pm) |
NCERT Professor and Librarian How to Apply
- Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply online only through the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in at Announcement-Vacancy-Academic
- The candidates must have a valid email id and mobile number through which he/she will get registered with the online application portal
- Candidates should fill in the details to register and then fill the information in the online application form at the appropriate places very carefully
- Candidates are required to upload their scanned recent/colour passport size photograph, applicant's signature and all the relevant documents
- The candidates have to keep a copy of application with documents for record and the same to be produced at the time of verification of document/interview, if shortlisted
- Applicants belonging to UR/OBC/EWS are required to pay a fee of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) through online payment mode. No other mode of payment will be accepted
NCERT Professor and Librarian Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
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| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |