The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has advertised recruitment for several posts in 2025. These posts are in academic, technical, research, and media fields, and include positions for graduates, postgraduates, researchers, and skilled individuals. NCERT is the highest-level institution in India for developing school curricula, educational research, and teacher training. NCERT allows an opportunity to work toward educational reforms, and nationally-oriented view at the project level.
What are the key dates for NCERT Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must follow the official schedule to ensure they don’t miss important steps like application, exam, or interview.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | March – August 2025 (varies by post) |
| Application Start Date | Immediately after notification |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15–30 days of notification |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release | 10 days before exam (if CBT is held) |
| Examination / Interview Dates | March – July 2025 (post-wise) |
| Result Declaration | Within 1–2 months of exam/interview |
Which posts are available under the recruitment 2025?
NCERT has advertised vacancies across different departments including research, media, technical, and academic fields.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Consultant | 20 |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | 11 |
| Senior Research Associate | 05 |
| Production Assistant / Media Roles | 30 |
| Scientific / Technical Staff | 25 |
| Administrative Staff | 15 |
| Data Entry Operator | 10 |
| Total | 116 |
Who can apply for NCERT Recruitment 2025?
Eligibility criteria vary by role, but here are the general requirements:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate/Ph.D. for Consultants & JPFs, PG with NET/Ph.D. preferred for Research roles, Diploma/Degree for Technical staff, Graduation for Administrative staff |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years depending on the post; relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates |
| Experience | Required for senior roles like Consultant & Research Associate; desirable for technical positions |
| Nationality | Applicant must be an Indian citizen |
How to download Admit Card?
The admit cards are only issued where an exam will take place using a Computer-Based Test (CBT). For recruitment involving interviews, applicants should take the original documents and show up in person.
How to download (if required):
- Go to ncert.nic.in
- Click on Vacancies / Recruitment.
- Click on Admit Card – NCERT Recruitment 2025.
- Enter your application ID and password.
- Download it and print it out on exam day.
What is the exam pattern for NCERT Recruitment 2025?
NCERT utilizes different selection methods depending on the category of position:
Academic & Research (mainly interview at entry-level) – eat at the table academic qualifications and research experiences
Media/Technical – Skill test & Interview (video editing, sound recording or other IT aspects etc).
Non-Academic – Computer Based Test (CBT) + Interview/Skill Test
At the point of the CBT:
Written Exam (CBT): 150 Marks
Interview / Skill Test: 50 Marks
Total: 200 Marks
This approach to recruitment enables a balance between assessing content knowledge, verses knowledge of skill levels.
What are the salary details for different posts?
The salary varies by category of the post, with both consolidated pay (for temporary/project-based roles) and 7th CPC pay matrix (for permanent staff).
| Post | Salary (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Consultant | Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 80,000 (consolidated) |
| Junior Project Fellow (JPF) | Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 37,000 (consolidated) |
| Senior Research Associate | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 42,000 (consolidated) |
| Production/Media Roles | Rs. 2,500 per day (max Rs. 60,000/month) |
| Technical & Administrative Staff | Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 (Level 5) to Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100 (Level 8) |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 (Level 4) |
Official Links for NCERT Recruitment 2025
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ncert.nic.in |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Available before CBT (if applicable) |
FAQs on NCERT Recruitment 2025
Consultants, Junior Project Fellows, Research Associates, Technical Staff, Administrative Staff, and Media-related posts.
No, many roles (academic/research/media) are filled through interviews and skill tests.
For CBT-based posts: 150 marks (Written) + 50 marks (Interview/Skill Test).
No, admit cards are only issued for CBT-based posts. For interviews, candidates must carry original documents.
Salaries range from Rs.25,500 – Rs.80,000, depending on the role and category.
