Apply online for NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 for 173 various posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary as per 7th CPC, application dates, and official notification at ncert.nic.in.
NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 173 various non-academic posts across its headquarters, regional institutes, and production centers. Eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. This recruitment covers multiple posts including Superintending Engineer, Production Officer, Business Manager, Assistant Engineer, and many more, with pay levels as per the 7th CPC.
NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 (Overview)
| Recruitment Agency / Board | NCERT |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Various Non-Academic Posts |
| Total No. of Posts | 173 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 50 Years |
| Qualification | Given Below |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC |
| Application Fee |
UR / OBC / EWS Level 10–12: ₹1500/- per post Level 6–7: ₹1200/- per post Level 2–5: ₹1000/- per post SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: NIL |
| Application Start Date | 27.12.2025 |
| Application End Date | 30.01.2026 |
| Official Website | www.ncert.nic.in |
NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Group | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 138 | 67 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 08 |
| Group B | 26 | 13 | 01 | 02 | 08 | 02 |
| Group C | 09 | 06 | 01 | — | 01 | 01 |
| Total | 173 | 86 | 14 | 18 | 44 | 11 |
NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
| Sr. No. | Name of the Post | Qualifications & Experience (Essential / Desirable) | Mode of Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superintending Engineer |
M.Tech in ECE / IT / ICT with 10 years experience OR B.Tech with 12 years OR Master’s Degree with 12 years experience in reputed media/ICT organizations. Desirable: Leadership in media/ICT systems, broadcast equipment, troubleshooting, PG Diploma in Media/ICT. | Interview |
| 2 | Production Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology OR Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma in Printing Technology. 8 years experience in print production, layout, paper, cover design, computer-based printing. | Interview |
| 3 | Business Manager |
MBA OR Bachelor’s Degree with PG Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Business Administration. 8 years experience in sales & promotion. Desirable: Computer knowledge. | Interview |
| 4 | Assistant Production Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree in Printing Technology OR Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma. 5 years experience in print production, layout & printing processes. | Interview |
| 5 | Assistant Engineer (Grade-A) |
Bachelor’s Degree in ECE / IT OR Master’s Degree in ICT. 5 years experience in media/ICT hardware, software, TV & radio broadcast equipment. Desirable: Team leadership, troubleshooting, PG Diploma in Media/ICT. | Written Test + Interview (Skill Test) |
| 6 | Assistant Public Relation Officer |
Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Public Relations. 3 years experience in press liaison, editing, press releases. Desirable: Hindi writing & translation skills. | Written Test + Interview (Skill Test) |
| 7 | Senior Accountant |
Graduate in Commerce/Economics. 3 years regular service in Pay Band-I (GP ₹2400). | Written Test |
| 8 | Junior Hindi Translator |
Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with other language as subject. Diploma in Translation OR 2 years translation experience. | Written Test + Skill Test |
| 9 | Junior Accountant | Graduate in Commerce/Economics or related subjects. | Written Test |
| 10 | Store Officer |
Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering Diploma. 5 years store experience (3 years supervisory). Desirable: Store keeping & stock control certificate. | Written Test |
| 11 | Production Assistant |
Degree in Printing Technology OR PG Diploma in Book Publishing. Relevant experience in printing/production & cost estimation. Desirable: Computer-based printing knowledge. | Written Test |
| 12 | Professional Assistant |
M.Lib.Sc / M.Li.Sc with 50% marks. Desirable: Library experience & library software knowledge. | Written Test |
| 13 | Cameraman (Grade-I) |
Graduate + Diploma in Photography/Videography OR Degree in Media Production. 3 years experience in shooting, editing, sound & video production. | Written Test + Skill Test |
| 14 | Engineering Assistant |
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics / Communication / IT. 5 years experience in broadcast & ICT equipment. Desirable: ICT media systems experience. | Written Test |
| 15 | Script Writer |
PG Degree in any discipline. 3 years experience in TV/Film script writing & research. Desirable: Educational TV programme experience. | Written Test |
| 16 | Set Designer |
Degree in Stage Craft OR Degree with Diploma in Mass Communication. 3 years experience in TV/Film set designing. | Skill Test |
| 17 | Technician (Grade-I) |
10th/12th + Diploma in Electronics/IT. 3 years experience in media equipment operations. Desirable: Broadcast equipment handling. | Written Test |
| 18 | Audio Radio Producer |
Graduate + Diploma in Audio/Radio Production OR Degree in Mass Communication. 1 year experience in radio/media production. Desirable: Educational audio programme experience. | Written Test |
| 19 | Graphic Assistant (Grade-I) |
Graduate + Diploma in Graphics/Animation/Video Editing. 3 years experience in media organizations. | Skill Test |
| 20 | TV Producer |
Graduate with 1 year research/script experience OR PG Diploma in Media. Desirable: TV equipment familiarity. | Written Test |
| 21 | Semi-Professional Assistant |
B.Lib.Sc / Graduation with Library Science (50%). Desirable: Library experience & software knowledge. | Written Test |
| 22 | Senior Proof Reader (English) |
Bachelor’s Degree in English. 2 years experience as Proof Reader. Desirable: Typography knowledge. | Written Test |
| 23 | Store Keeper (Grade-I) |
Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering Diploma. 2 years store experience. Desirable: Store keeping certificate. | Written Test |
| 24 | Computer Operator (Grade-III) |
12th pass + Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations. Knowledge of D-Base, Lotus, Word-Star. | Written Test |
| 25 | Floor Assistant |
10+2 or Diploma in Stage Craft. 1 year experience in set handling. Physically fit. | Skill Test |
| 26 | Film Assistant |
Graduate + Diploma/Certificate in media field. 1 year experience in video editing / graphics. | Skill Test |
| 27 | Graphic Assistant (Grade-II) |
Graduate + Diploma in Graphics/Computer/Media. 1 year experience in TV programme production. | Skill Test |
| 28 | Store Keeper (Grade-II) |
12th pass + Store Keeping Certificate. 3 years experience in store management. | Written Test |
| 29 to 40 | Lab Assistant |
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject. Experience handling lab instruments. Desirable: Computer knowledge. | Written Test |
| 41 | Lower Division Clerk | 10+2 pass with typing speed (English/Hindi). | Written Test |
| 42 | Senior Library Attendant |
12th pass + Library Science Certificate. Desirable: Library experience & computer course. | Written Test |
| 43 | Film Joiner |
10th/12th + ITI with experience in film/media equipment. Desirable: Media institution experience. | Skill Test |
| 44 | Lightman |
10th/12th pass + 3 years lighting experience in TV/Film. Desirable: Studio & outdoor lighting. | Skill Test |
| 45 | Painter |
10th pass + ITI with 3 years experience. Desirable: Set painting experience. | Skill Test |
| 46 | Toucher (Grade-II) |
10th/12th + ITI with media equipment handling experience. Desirable: Media institution experience. | Skill Test |
| 47 | Carpenter |
10th pass + ITI with 3 years experience. Desirable: Stage/TV set construction. | Skill Test |
NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026: Pay Structure
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Band (PB) & Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superintending Engineer | Level-12 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹7600 |
| 2 | Production Officer | Level-11 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹6600 |
| 3 | Business Manager | Level-11 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹6600 |
| 4 | Assistant Production Officer | Level-10 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹5400 |
| 5 | Assistant Engineer (Grade-A) | Level-10 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹5400 |
| 6 | Assistant Public Relation Officer | Level-10 | PB-3 ₹15600–39100 + GP ₹5400 |
| 7 | Senior Accountant | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 8 | Junior Hindi Translator | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 9 | Junior Accountant | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 10 | Store Officer | Level-7 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4600 |
| 11 | Production Assistant | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 12 | Professional Assistant | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 13 | Cameraman (Grade-I) | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 14 | Engineering Assistant | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 15 | Script Writer | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 16 | Set Designer | Level-6 | PB-2 ₹9300–34800 + GP ₹4200 |
| 17 | Technician (Grade-I) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 18 | Audio Radio Producer (Grade-III) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 19 | Graphic Assistant (Grade-I) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 20 | TV Producer (Grade-III) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 21 | Semi-Professional Assistant | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 22 | Senior Proof Reader (English) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 23 | Store Keeper (Grade-I) | Level-5 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2800 |
| 24 | Computer Operator (Grade-III) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 25 | Floor Assistant | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 26 | Film Assistant | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 27 | Graphic Assistant (Grade-II) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 28 | Store Keeper (Grade-II) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 29 | Lab Assistant (Physics) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 30 | Lab Assistant (Chemistry) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 31 | Lab Assistant (Computer Science) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 32 | Lab Assistant (Geography) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 33 | Lab Assistant (Language – English) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 34 | Lab Assistant (Psychology) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 35 | Lab Assistant (Agriculture) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 36 | Lab Assistant (Biology) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 37 | Lab Assistant (Zoology) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 38 | Lab Assistant (Home Science) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 39 | Lab Assistant (Mathematics) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 40 | Lab Assistant (Science) | Level-4 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹2400 |
| 41 | Lower Division Clerk | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 42 | Senior Library Attendant | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 43 | Film Joiner | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 44 | Lightman | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 45 | Painter | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 46 | Toucher (Grade-II) | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
| 47 | Carpenter | Level-2 | PB-1 ₹5200–20200 + GP ₹1900 |
How to Apply – NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026
- Before applying, candidates must carefully read the detailed advertisement and instructions available on the official NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in and ensure eligibility regarding qualification, experience, age, and fee exemption.
- Visit www.ncert.nic.in → Announcement → Vacancies → Non-Academic to apply online.
- Only online applications are accepted. Applications submitted through offline mode will not be entertained.
- All candidates except SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen are required to pay the application fee through online mode.
- Fields marked with an asterisk (*) in the application form are mandatory and must be filled carefully.
- Upload a clear photograph:
- Without cap or spectacles
- Full frontal view
- Blurred photographs or signatures will lead to rejection of the application
- Candidate’s appearance in the examination must match the uploaded photograph
- After verifying all entered details, click on the “Final Submit” button.
- A Unique Registration Number (URN) will be generated.
- No changes will be allowed after final submission.
- Multiple applications for the same post by one candidate will result in rejection.
- After successful submission, a confirmation page (application form) will be generated.
- Candidates must download and print this page.
- Keep the printout safely for future reference and verification by NCERT.
- The last date to submit the online application is 16 January 2026 up to 11:55 PM.
- Information regarding written examination / skill test / interview will be published on the NCERT website.
- Candidates must regularly check www.ncert.nic.in.
- NCERT will not be responsible if email/SMS alerts are not received.
- Candidates must provide a valid and active email ID and mobile number and ensure they remain unchanged until the completion of the selection process.
- Applications with incomplete information or without required fees will be rejected.
- For examination-related updates, visit
www.ncert.nic.in → Vacancies → Non-Academic regularly. - Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NCERT website.
General Instructions – NCERT Non-Academic Recruitment 2026
- All posts will be filled strictly as per the Recruitment Rules of NCERT. Qualifications, age limit, and service conditions will be applicable as prescribed by the Council from time to time.
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria on the closing date of online application submission. Failure to do so will result in summary rejection of candidature and forfeiture of application fee.
- Applications that do not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria or are incomplete are liable to be rejected without notice.
- Applicants must ensure that their application status shows “Submitted Successfully”. Incomplete or unsuccessfully submitted applications will be rejected.
- Candidates should not furnish false, tampered, fabricated, or misleading information, nor suppress any material facts while submitting the online application.
- The number of advertised posts may vary, and NCERT reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all posts depending on administrative requirements.
- NCERT also reserves the right to cancel any or all advertised posts at any stage of the recruitment process with or without prior notice.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Written Examination / Trade Test / Skill Test / Interview, as applicable.
- NCERT will not be responsible for any delay, loss, or failure in submission of applications due to network issues or technical problems.
- The Council will verify documents and antecedents of candidates before issuing the appointment letter and even during service tenure.
- If at any stage it is found that the documents submitted are false or information has been suppressed, the candidate’s services shall be terminated without prejudice to further legal or administrative action.
- In case of any inadvertent mistake during the selection process, detected at any stage (even after appointment), NCERT reserves the right to modify, cancel, or withdraw the candidature by issuing appropriate communication.
- The final result of selected candidates will be published on the NCERT official website only.
- NCERT will not entertain any correspondence regarding non-selection of candidates.
- Certificates issued in languages other than Hindi or English must be translated preferably into Hindi or English and submitted along with a copy of the original certificate.
NCERT Various Non-Academic Posts Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.ncert.nic.in
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