National Council of Educational Research and Training
NCERT recruits Research Associates, Academic Consultants, Project Fellows, and administrative staff for its constituent schools, regional institutes, and publication divisions. Most academic positions require a postgraduate degree and NET qualification. Notifications are sourced directly from ncert.nic.in.
Junior Project Fellow for promoting innovative practices and experiments in education for schools and teacher education institutions. Contractual position until 31 March 2027. B.Ed./B.El.Ed and Ph.D/M.Phil qualifications desirable.
Two Junior Project Fellow positions for orientation and refresher courses supporting NCERT faculty capacity development programme. Contractual position until 31 March 2027. B.Ed./B.El.Ed and NEP-2020 understanding preferred.
Junior Project Fellow for development and publication of online journal Voices of Teachers and Teacher Educators (VTTE). Contractual position until 31 March 2027. Computer and MS Office proficiency required.
Junior Project Fellow for publication of Journal of Indian Education (JIE). Contractual position until 31 March 2027. Proficiency in English, Hindi and academic writing required.
Junior Project Fellow for publication of quarterly journal Bharatiya Adhunik Shiksha (BAS). Contractual position until 31 March 2027. Proficiency in English, Hindi and academic writing required.
Junior Project Fellow for research mapping teachers' professional development needs across select states to design responsive professional learning systems. Contractual position until 31 March 2027. Data analysis software proficiency (SPSS, AMOS, NVivo) desirable.
Junior Project Fellow for research on implementation of Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) aligned with NEP 2020. Contractual position until 31 March 2027. Understanding of NEP-2020 and ITEP programme preferred. Higher pay for NET/PhD holders.
Research role supporting teacher education programmes on NEP 2020 implementation, professional development mapping, and faculty capacity development. Requires two years academic experience; computer proficiency and knowledge of NEP-2020 preferred. Contract valid until 31 March 2027.
Junior Project Fellow for National Project Progress Review (PPR) Workshops of National Population Education Project under NCERT's DESS. Requires 1 year academic or research experience with national level projects. Age limit 40 years (relaxation as per GOI norms). Position temporary till 31 March 2027. Walk-in interview 17 June 2026 at 11:30 AM–1:00 PM.
Senior Research Associate for the Emerging Adolescent Issues in India project under NCERT's Department of Education in Social Sciences. Minimum 2 years' experience in relevant field required. Position is temporary for 7 months from joining date or till project end, whichever is earlier. Walk-in interview on 17 June 2026.
Senior Research Associate for the National Project Progress Review (PPR) Workshops of National Population Education Project under NCERT's DESS. Minimum 2 years' experience in relevant field required. Temporary position till 31 March 2027 or till project end. Walk-in interview on 17 June 2026 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM.
Engagement to develop syllabus and textual materials in Hindi for projects under NCERT's Department of Education in Languages. Candidates must have post-graduation in relevant language with 55% marks and two years of field experience. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement to develop syllabus and textual materials in English for projects under NCERT's Department of Education in Languages. Candidates must have post-graduation in relevant language with 55% marks and two years of field experience. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement to develop syllabus and textual materials in Urdu for projects under NCERT's Department of Education in Languages. Candidates must have post-graduation in relevant language with 55% marks and two years of field experience. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement to develop syllabus and textual materials in Sanskrit for projects under NCERT's Department of Education in Languages. Candidates must have post-graduation in relevant language with 55% marks and two years of field experience. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement for study of Hindi language curriculum and textbooks. Basic computer knowledge and MS Office proficiency desirable. One year school education experience preferred. Walk-in interview on 15 June 2026.
Study of teaching-learning processes in Sanskrit at middle stage with focus on Sanskrit through Sanskrit methodology. Computer literacy and school education experience desirable. Position tenure until 31 March 2027.
Study of teachers' perspectives on implementing multilingualism at foundation and preparatory stages. Desirable qualifications include basic computer skills and one year of school education experience. Walk-in interview on 15 June 2026.
Engagement for developing syllabus and textual materials in English. Basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, and data processing skills desirable. One year school education experience preferred. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement for developing syllabus and textual materials in Urdu. Basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, and data processing skills desirable. One year school education experience preferred. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Engagement for developing syllabus and textual materials in Sanskrit. Basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, and data processing skills desirable. One year school education experience preferred. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Development of reading material across Hindi, English, Urdu, and Sanskrit languages. Computer literacy and MS Office skills desirable. School education background preferred. Position tenure until 31 March 2027.
Review and vetting of textbooks in scheduled Indian languages for multiple stages (R1, R2, R3). Computer skills and MS Office proficiency desirable. School education experience preferred. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Development of resource centre in languages. Essential qualification in library/information science with 50% marks. Two years library experience and knowledge of library software desirable. Position available until 31 March 2027.
Research fellow positions across 7 different PAC-approved educational technology projects including AI literacy, digital education modes, educational media development, multilingual language platforms, and ICT curriculum. Two years relevant experience required in research, tool development, data analysis or educational content creation.
Junior project fellow roles across 9 PAC-approved projects in educational technology, digital education assessment, media programme script development, and ICT resource centres. Desirable skills include MS Office proficiency, data processing, SPSS, report writing and good communication skills.
Graphic designer/animator for educational media development and dissemination project. Requires three years post-qualification experience in graphics, animation, book design and interface design for education and children's content. Experience with media/ICT dissemination tools essential.
ECCE Teacher position at Balvatika/ECCE Centre, RIE Nellore. Requires one year pre-school education diploma and desirably one year nursery teaching experience. Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Telugu required. Tenure up to 31-03-2027.
Responsible for overall design and illustrative/graphic/visuals work for teaching-learning materials in NCERT's PAC and PAB approved programmes. Requires three years working experience in relevant area with proof via salary slip/bank statement/ITR. Upper age limit 45 years (65 for retired government employees).
Supports departments/divisions in preparation and finalization of manuscripts into printable documents with supportive visuals. Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Cloud suite and typing in Hindi/English/Urdu. Upper age limit 45 years (65 for retired government employees).
Provides typing support for NCERT's PAC and PAB approved programmes. Requires proficiency in typing English, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, and other Indian languages as applicable. Upper age limit 45 years (65 for retired government employees). Tenure until 31 March 2027.
Associate Professor in Agriculture requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Physical Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Assistant Professor in Extension Education (Teacher Education) requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Assistant Professor in Extension Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in Art and Aesthetics requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Life Science & Primary Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Telugu requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in Rural Technology requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Librarian positions requiring Master's degree and relevant experience as per NCERT norms.
Deputy Librarian position requiring Master's degree and relevant experience as per NCERT norms.
Assistant Professor in Physics requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in Physics requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Agriculture requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor positions in Science Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Philosophical & Sociology Foundation of Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Professor in Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biotechnology requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor in Computer Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-MD.
Associate Professor in Statistics requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Food & Nutrition requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Zoology requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Principal positions at NCERT Regional Institutes of Education. Five-year tenure, extendable based on performance. Requires Ph.D, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals, and research score of at least 110 per UGC regulations. Age limit: 60 years.
Associate Professor positions in Mathematics requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor position in Mathematics requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Professor in Art Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor position in Art Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Professor position in Bio-Science/Bio-Technology/Health Science/Pharmacy requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor position in Bio-Science/Bio-Technology/Health Science/Pharmacy requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor positions in Economics requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor position in Economics requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Professor in Chemistry requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor positions in Zoology requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor positions in Zoology requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in Educational Technology-Multimedia requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor positions in Hindi requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor positions in Science Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor in Language Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Assistant Professor positions in Science Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Professor in Teacher Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Professor in Political Science requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor in Urdu requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-MD.
Assistant Professor positions in English requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. One OBC position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Associate Professor positions in English requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in English requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor in Electronics/Electrical/IT/Renewable Energy requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Special Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Associate Professor positions in Special Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Special Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor in Educational Technology-Graphics, Multimedia requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Political Science requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Population Studies requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Geography requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor positions in History requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in History requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in History requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor in Educational Psychology requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Educational Psychology requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor positions in Elementary Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Elementary Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor positions in Teacher Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. One OBC position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Associate Professor positions in Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Guidance and Counselling requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Associate Professor in Food Technology and Processing requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Security/Defence Science/Military Science requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Philosophy of Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-HH.
Professor in Animal Husbandry/Fisheries/Sericulture requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Assistant Professor positions in Botany requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor positions in Botany requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Assistant Professor in Sociology requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms. Position earmarked for PwD-OH.
Associate Professor positions in Sociology requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75. One post earmarked for PwD-VH.
Assistant Professor positions in Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor positions in Teacher Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75. One ST position earmarked for PwD-VH.
Professor positions in Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120. One UR position earmarked for PwD-OH.
Assistant Professor positions in Mathematics Education requiring Ph.D and relevant experience as per UGC norms.
Associate Professor in Child Development/ECCE requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Child Development/ECCE requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor in Measurement & Evaluation requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Curriculum Development/Research/Policy requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Associate Professor in Vocational Education requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.
Professor in Vocational Education requiring Ph.D, 10 years teaching/research experience, 10 peer-reviewed publications, and research score of 120.
Associate Professor in Vocational Education (Commerce Accountancy) requiring Ph.D and minimum 8 years teaching/research experience with 7 peer-reviewed publications and research score of 75.