The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), one of India's premier institutions under the Ministry of Education, has officially opened the recruitment process for 117 Assistant Professor positions across multiple specializations. The notification was recently published on the NCERT careers portal, marking one of the most significant academic recruitment drives conducted by the council in recent years.
According to the official notification, the selected candidates will be placed under Level 10 of the Revised Pay Matrix, with a starting salary of ₹57,700 per month that can go up to ₹144,200 depending on experience and seniority. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also be eligible for standard government benefits including house rent allowance, medical allowance, and other perks as per the applicable rules.
The recruitment is expected to cover a wide range of subject areas, reflecting NCERT's diverse academic portfolio. The council, headquartered in New Delhi, is responsible for developing educational curricula, textbooks, and research frameworks that shape school education across India. Its teaching faculty plays a crucial role in academic content development, curriculum design, and pedagogical research.
Candidates interested in applying must ensure they meet the essential eligibility criteria, which typically include a master's degree with a minimum percentage in the relevant discipline, a valid NET/SET qualification or equivalent research-based qualification, and preferably prior teaching or research experience. Age relaxation provisions applicable to central government recruitments will apply for reserved categories.
The selection process is likely to involve a combination of written examination and personal interview, though the final breakdown will be detailed in the official advertisement. The application window remains open until February 20, 2026, and aspirants are advised to complete their applications well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NCERT's recurring recruitment cycles for academic posts remain among the most sought-after opportunities for postgraduate scholars and early-career educators in India, given the institution's stature and the centrality of its role in shaping national educational policy and textbook content.
