NCERT recruitment 2026: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has extended the online registration deadline for its Non-Academic recruitment drive for 2025–26. The extension gives applicants additional time to apply for government jobs in the education sector.As per the latest notification, online applications, which began on December 27, 2025, will now close on January 30, 2026, at 11:55 pm. NCERT said dates for admit cards, computer-based tests, skill tests, and interviews will be announced later on its official website.
173 vacancies across Group A, B and C posts
NCERT has announced a total of 173 vacancies across India. The recruitment is for non, teaching positions in Group A, Group B, and Group C. The posts are limited to Assistant, Clerk, Lab Assistant, Multi, Tasking Staff (MTS), and other office and support roles.There are nine vacancies in Group A, 26 in Group B and 138 in Group C. The posts are in different pay levels from Level 2 to Level 12.
Eligibility and age limit
Applicants have to satisfy the educational qualification and experience laid down for each post and as per the official notification. The age limit is 18, 42 years as on 01. 01. 2025. Those belonging to the reserved categories will be given age relaxation as per government rules.
Selection process
The selection process will include a written examination. Some posts will also require a skill or trade test. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and a medical examination. Final selection will depend on clearing all required stages
NCERT recruitment 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for NCERT recruitment:
- Move to the official NCERT website at ncert.nic.in.
- Go to the vacancies section or open https://ncert.ncert.org.in/vacancies.
- Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully and check eligibility.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for NCERT Recruitment 2025–26.
- Register using basic details and generate a login ID and password.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational, and other required information.
- Upload scanned copies of documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Submit the application form after verifying all details.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the NCERT recruitment 2026.
Application fee
The application fee varies by post level. It is ₹1,500 for Level 10–12 posts, ₹1,200 for Level 6–7 posts, and ₹1,000 for Level 2–5 posts. The fee must be paid online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the notification for the NCERT recruitment.
