The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a significant recruitment notification for the 2025-26 cycle, inviting applications for a wide range of non-teaching positions across the country. According to the official short notification released on 17 December 2025, a total of 173 non-academic vacancies have been announced, spanning Group A, B and C posts under various pay levels.
This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening NCERT’s administrative and support workforce at its headquarters in New Delhi and at regional institutes nationwide. The vacancies cover a spectrum of roles including clerical assistants, laboratory assistants, office support staff and other essential non-teaching functions.
Here is the vacancy notification released by the NCERT
Vacancy Breakdown and Pay Levels
The announced positions are categorised under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, with posts at:
- Levels 2–5: Majority of openings (138 posts)
- Levels 6–8: 26 posts
- Levels 10–12: 9 posts
Across these levels, candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and unreserved categories will be eligible under the Government of India’s reservation rules.
Selection Process and Important Dates
According to official information, the NCERT recruitment process will involve an open competitive examination, followed by skill tests or interviews where applicable, depending on the post applied for. Candidates who qualify will proceed through document verification and other formal stages before final selection. The detailed notification — including eligibility criteria, syllabus and application timelines — is expected to be released shortly on the official website.
Applicants are advised to monitor the NCERT official portal (ncert.nic.in) under the “Vacancies” section for the release of the detailed advertisement and formal online application link. Once published, candidates will typically have a 21-day window from the start date to submit their applications.
This recruitment presents a valuable opportunity for job seekers aspiring to build a career within one of India’s premier educational research institutions.
NCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 – Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Recruiting Body | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) To visit NCERT portal – Click Here |
| Recruitment Cycle | 2025-26 |
| Notification Released | Short notification published on 17 December 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 173 non-teaching posts |
| Post Types | Group A, B & C (Non-Academic) |
| Pay Levels (7th CPC) | Levels 2–5, 6–8, 10–12 |
| Application Mode | Online only via NCERT portal |
| Official Website | ncert.nic.in (Vacancies / recruitment section) |
| Selection Process | Competitive examination + Skill Test / Interview (as per post) |
| Application Window | The application link will be activated on the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News. The deadline to submit applications is 21 days from publication. |
| Job Locations | NCERT HQ (New Delhi) + Various Regional Centres across India |
| Age Limit | Typically varies by post |
| Educational Qualification | As specified per post in the detailed notification (varies by level) |
| Salary Range (Basic) | Post-specific in pay levels 2–12 per 7th CPC (exact depends on post) |
| Vacancy Breakdown | Level 2–5: 138 Level 6–8: 26 Level 10–12: 9 |
| Reservation | As per Government of India norms (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) |
NCERT Non-Teaching Vacancy Distribution (2025-26)
| Post Level (Group A/B/C) | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
| Levels 10–12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Levels 6–8 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Levels 2–5 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 8 | 67 | 138 |
| Grand Total | 14 | 18 | 44 | 11 | 86 | 173 |