30 January 2026

NCERT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 173 Non Academic Posts | Last Date Extended

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. 01/2025/Non-Academic inviting applications for direct recruitment to 173 Non-Academic posts in Group A, B, and C categories. Interested candidates meeting the prescribed qualifications can submit their online applications via the official NCERT recruitment portal once it opens on the specified date.

Candidates are strongly recommended to go through the complete NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 notification to verify post-specific eligibility, age limits, and other requirements before proceeding with the application for these prestigious positions across various constituent units of NCERT. The closing date for registration of online application is extended up to 30th January 2026. Again, The last date is extended up to 2nd February 2026.

NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026

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Organization

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Post Names

Various Non-Academic (Group A, B & C)

Total Vacancies

173

Pay Scale Levels

Level 2 to Level 12

Minimum Qualifications

10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, Degree

Selection Process

Written Exam, Skill Test & Interview (as applicable)

Job Location

NCERT HQ & Constituent Units (All India)

Last Date

02/02/2026 (Monday)

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Vacancy Breakup:

Pay Levels

Total Vacancies

Levels 10–12 (Group A)

09

Levels 6–8 (Group B)

26

Levels 2–5 (Group C)

138

Grand Total

173

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Salary Details:

  • Superintending Engineer: Level-12 (₹78,800 – 2,09,200)
  • Production Officer / Business Manager: Level-11 (₹67,700 – 2,08,700)
  • Assistant Production Officer / Assistant Engineer Grade-A / Assistant Public Relation Officer: Level-10 (₹56,100 – 1,77,500)
  • Senior Accountant: Level-7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400)
  • Junior Hindi Translator / Production Assistant / Professional Assistant / Cameraman Grade-II / Engineering Assistant / Script Writer / Set Designer: Level-6 (₹35,400 – 1,12,400)
  • Junior Accountant / Technician Grade-I / Audio Radio Producer Grade-III / Graphic Assistant Grade-I / TV Producer Grade-III / Semi Professional Assistant / Store Keeper Grade-I: Level-5 (₹29,200 – 92,300)
  • Computer Operator Grade-III / Floor Assistant / Film Assistant / Graphic Assistant Grade-II / Lab Assistant: Level-4 (₹25,500 – 81,100)
  • Lower Division Clerk / Senior Library Attendant / Film Joiner / Lightman / Painter / Toucher Grade-II / Carpenter: Level-2 (₹19,900 – 63,200)

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Post Name

Educational Qualification & Experience

Superintending Engineer

M.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Information Technology (ICT) or relevant ICT area with 10 years experience in reputed media organizations/ industry at Grade Pay ₹6600 or higher, involving operations & maintenance of relevant hardware/software; OR B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Information Technology with 12 years relevant experience; OR Master's Degree in Electronics / Communication / Information Technology or relevant area with 12 years experience in reputed media organizations/industry with active engagement in operations & maintenance of hardware/software.

Production Officer

Bachelor's Degree in Printing Technology OR Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Diploma in Printing Technology.

Business Manager

MBA from a recognized university/institute OR Bachelor's Degree with 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Business Administration.

Assistant Production Officer

Bachelor's Degree in Printing Technology OR Bachelor's Degree in any subject with Diploma in Printing Technology.

Assistant Engineer Grade-A

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (with specialization in IT or equivalent) OR Master's Degree in Electronics & Communication Technology or relevant ICT area.

Assistant Public Relation Officer

Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Public Relations.

Senior Accountant

Graduate in Commerce / Economics / other related subjects dealing with financial management.

Junior Hindi Translator

Master's Degree in Hindi (with English as compulsory/elective subject or medium) OR Master's Degree in English (with Hindi as compulsory/elective subject or medium) AND Recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation (Hindi to English & vice-versa) OR 2 years' experience in translation work in Central/State Govt. office including Govt. undertakings.

Junior Accountant

Graduate in Commerce / Economics / other related subjects dealing with financial management.

Store Officer

Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce OR Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in any Engineering stream / Material Management.

Production Assistant

Bachelor's Degree in Printing Technology OR 2-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing (specialization in book production) AND
At least 3 years' experience in printing/production of textbooks, journals, general publications in reputed publishing/printing organization AND
Thorough knowledge of calculating & estimating production costs of publications.

Professional Assistant

M.Lib.Sc. / M.LI.Sc. or equivalent with at least 50% marks.

Cameraman Grade-II

Diploma (course covering still photography, videography, cinematography, film production or performing arts) OR Graduate Degree in Media Production & Management / Mass Communication AND
Experience in motion picture photography (shooting, developing, printing, editing, dubbing, sound recording) including 3 years' handling still/video cameras and film/educational video production.

Engineering Assistant

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (specialization in Electronics / Communication Technology / Information Technology).

Script Writer

Post Graduate Degree in any discipline AND
3 years' experience in writing shooting scripts for film/TV or research leading to scripts AND
Proficiency in one language from the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.

Set Designer

Diploma in Stage Craft OR Degree in any discipline with Diploma in Mass Communication or equivalent AND
3 years' experience in stage craft (TV production) or set designing in film/TV/stage, especially educational programmes.

Technician Grade-I

10th/12th passed AND Diploma in Electronics / Communication or relevant area of Information Technology / ICT.

Audio Radio Producer Grade-III

Graduate Degree in any discipline with Diploma in Media (Audio-Radio Production) OR Graduate Degree in Media Production & Management / Mass Communication AND
1 year relevant experience in reputed media organizations/industry at Production Assistant level or higher, involving production & dissemination of media/radio content.

Graphic Assistant Grade-I

Graduate in any discipline AND Diploma in Graphics / Animations / Video Editing / Mass Communication OR Graduate Degree in Media Production & Management / Mass Communication AND
3 years' relevant experience in reputed media organizations/industry involving development & dissemination of media/IT content.

TV Producer Grade-III

Degree from a recognized University AND 1 year experience in research for TV scripts or data/material collection for books OR Post Graduate Diploma in Media or equivalent.

Sr. Proof Reader (English)

Bachelor's Degree in English AND
At least 2 years' experience as Copy Holder/Proof Reader in Printing/Publishing organization AND
Working knowledge of computer.

Store Keeper Grade-I

Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce OR Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering / Material Management AND
2 years' experience in procurement / inspection / maintenance / custody / accounting of stores in Govt./Semi-Govt./Industry/Private organization AND
Working knowledge of computer.

Computer Operator Grade-III

12th pass AND Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations/Applications AND
Conversant with D.Base, LOTUS or Graphic Package, efficient in Word-star packages.

Floor Assistant

10+2 or equivalent AND 1 year experience in set erection in stage/film/TV OR Diploma in Stage Craft AND good physique for strenuous work.

Film Assistant

Graduation in any discipline AND Diploma/Certificate in related media field AND
At least 1 year experience in video editing / computer graphics / animation.

Graphic Assistant Grade-II

Graduate Degree in any discipline AND Diploma in Graphics / Animations / Computer Application OR Graduate Degree in Media Production & Management / Mass Communication AND
1 year experience in Television Programme Production in relevant area.

Store Keeper Grade-II

12th Standard or equivalent AND Certificate/Diploma in Store Keeping & Purchasing / Inspection / Maintenance / Verification of Stores.

Lab Assistant

Bachelor's Degree in the required/relevant subject AND experience in handling instruments & appliances.

Lower Division Clerk

Intermediate / 10+2 or equivalent AND
Typing speed: 35 w.p.m. English OR 30 w.p.m. Hindi on computer.

Senior Library Attendant

Certificate/Diploma in Library Science / Library & Information Science.

Film Joiner

10th/12th pass AND ITI in any trade AND 1 year experience handling audio/video/film equipment & editing.

Lightman

10th/12th pass AND 3 years' experience in lighting for stage, film, television.

Painter

10th pass AND ITI in relevant trade AND 3 years' experience.

Toucher Grade-II

ITI from recognized institution AND 1 year experience handling audio/video/film equipment & editing.

Carpenter

10th (Matric) pass AND ITI in relevant trade AND 3 years' experience.

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Selection Process:

Written Examination (Computer Based/Test)

Skill / Proficiency / Trade Test (wherever applicable)

Interview (for certain posts)

Document Verification

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Application Fee:

Category / Pay Level

Fee Amount

UR / OBC / EWS (Level 10-12)

₹1500/- per post

UR / OBC / EWS (Level 6-7)

₹1200/- per post

UR / OBC / EWS (Level 2-5)

₹1000/- per post

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women

Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode

Online only

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Important Dates:

Commencement of Online Application

27th December 2025 (from 09:00 Hrs)

Last Date for Submission

02 February 2026 (till 23:55 Hrs)

Tentative Examination Date

To be notified later

NCERT Non-Academic 2026 Important Links:

NCERT Non-Academic Detailed Notification

Notification PDF | Last Date Extension Notice

NCERT Non-Academic Online Application

Apply Online Link

Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels

WhatsApp | Telegram | Instagram Page

How to Apply NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026:

Applications must be submitted online through the designated NCERT recruitment portal. Follow these steps:

➢ Step 1: Visit the official apply online link from 27th December 2025 onwards and register yourself.

➢ Step 2: Fill the application form carefully, upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents/certificates.

➢ Step 3: Pay the applicable examination fee online through the payment gateway provided.

➢ Step 4: Submit the application before the closing date (02/02/2026, 23:55 Hrs) and retain a printout for future reference.

NCERT Jobs 2026 


Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the total number of vacancies in NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026?

173 posts across Group A, B, and C categories in various pay levels.

What is the last date to apply for NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026?

16th January 2026. The last date is extended up to 2nd February 2026 (till 23:55 Hrs).

What is the selection process for NCERT Non-Academic posts 2026?

Written Examination, Skill/Trade Test (as applicable), Interview (wherever required), followed by Document Verification.

What is the application fee for NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026?

₹1500/- (Level 10-12), ₹1200/- (Level 6-7), ₹1000/- (Level 2-5) for UR/OBC/EWS; Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-S/Women candidates.

When does the online application start for NCERT Non-Academic 2026?

27th December 2025 from 09:00 Hrs.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

NCERT Headquarters and its Constituent Units across India.