🔎 Quick Overview
- Recruitment Body: NCERT (Ministry of Education, Govt of India)
- Post Type: Non-Teaching / Non-Academic
- Total Vacancies: 173
- Eligibility: 10th pass / 12th pass / Graduate (post-wise)
- Job Type: Central Government
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 16 January 2026
- Official Website: ncert.nic.in
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially released a notification for 173 Non-Teaching posts under Group A, Group B and Group C categories.
This recruitment is conducted directly by NCERT under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The posts are non-teaching, meaning there is no classroom teaching work involved.
If you are preparing for SSC or other central government jobs, this recruitment can be a good parallel opportunity.
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🤔 Why This NCERT Recruitment Is Important
Many candidates ignore NCERT recruitments assuming they are only for teachers. This notification is strictly for non-teaching roles, such as clerical, technical, assistant and support staff posts.
These are permanent central government jobs, offered under the 7th Pay Commission, and suitable for candidates from 10th pass to postgraduate level.
📌 NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025-26 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Council of Educational Research and Training |
| Category | Central Government Job |
| Groups | A, B & C |
| Total Posts | 173 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Start | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 16 January 2026 |
✅ Who Should Apply?
You should consider applying if:
- You are 10th pass, 12th pass or a graduate
- You are preparing for SSC CHSL, SSC CGL or SSC MTS
- You want a stable, non-uniform government job
- You are open to office, technical or support roles
❌ Who Should Not Apply?
- Candidates looking only for teaching posts
- Those who do not meet the age or qualification criteria
- Candidates not willing to appear for a computer-based test or skill test
📋 NCERT Non-Teaching Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
🔹 Group A Posts
- Professor (Educational Technology)
- Assistant Librarian
- Assistant Editor
- Other Group A non-academic posts
🔹 Group B Posts
- Technical Assistant
- Assistant
- Other Group B posts
🔹 Group C Posts
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Driver
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
- Other supporting staff posts
📌 Exact post-wise vacancies and reservation details are available in the official notification.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Post-wise qualifications include:
- 10th pass
- 12th pass
- Graduation
- Post-graduation / professional qualifications (for higher posts)
All qualifications must be from a recognized board or university.
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: Post-wise (as per NCERT rules)
Age relaxation is applicable for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-servicemen as per Government of India norms.
💰 Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under 7th Pay Commission pay levels, depending on the post:
- Group A – Higher pay level
- Group B – Mid-level pay scale
- Group C – Entry-level pay scale
📝 Selection Process
The selection process may include:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test / Trade Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
📌 Detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be notified by NCERT separately.
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Applicable fee
- For Level 10-12 : 1500/- for each post
- For Level 6-7 : 1200/- for each post
- For Level 2-5 : 1000/- for each post
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women/ Ex-Servicemen: Nil
Fee payment must be made online.
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🧾 How to Apply for NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025-26
- Visit ncert.nic.in
- Go to Vacancies / Recruitment
- Click on NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025-26
- Complete registration
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay the fee (if applicable)
- Submit and save the confirmation page
📄 Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification: NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025-26 (Advt No. 01/2025 – Non-Academic)
- Apply Online: NCERT official link
⚠️ Apply only through the official NCERT website. Avoid third-party sites.
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❓ Common Questions
Is NCERT a central government job?
Yes. NCERT works under the Ministry of Education and appointments follow central government rules.
Can SSC aspirants apply?
Yes. Many SSC aspirants apply for NCERT non-teaching posts as an additional opportunity.
Is this a permanent job?
Yes, unless mentioned otherwise for a specific post.
📌 Final Note
- This recruitment is official and confirmed
- Details are based strictly on the official NCERT notification
- Dates and conditions may change as per NCERT updates