NCERT Recruitment 2026: Registration Ends Today at ncert.nic.in; Apply Before 5 PM

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will close the registration window for NCERT Recruitment 2026 today, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates who have not yet applied for the academic positions can submit their applications through the official website ncert.nic.in before the deadline.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 117 academic vacancies across various NCERT institutions and regional campuses. These include posts such as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, and Assistant Librarian.

Earlier, the application deadline was scheduled to close in February but was extended to March 6, 2026, giving candidates additional time to complete their applications.

Candidates interested in applying are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, required documents, and application guidelines on the official portal before submitting the form.

NCERT Recruitment 2026: Key Details

• Recruiting Body: National Council of Educational Research and Training
• Total Vacancies: 117
• Posts: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian
• Application Mode: Online
• Last Date to Apply: March 6, 2026
• Deadline Time: 5:00 PM
• Official Website: ncert.nic.in

Selected candidates may be posted at NCERT's regional institutes and campuses located in cities such as New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, and Shillong, depending on the requirements of the institution.

How to Apply for NCERT Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:

• Visit the official website ncert.nic.in.
• Click on the Recruitment / Vacancies section on the homepage.
• Select the link for NCERT Academic Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 177/2026).
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to complete the process well before the 5 PM deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.