NCERT Principal Recruitment 2026 Notification
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- Total Posts
- 2
- Application Fee
- 100
- General / OBC
- Age Limit
- — – 60 years
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has announced vacancies for 2 Principal (Group 'A') posts. Eligible Indian academics with a Ph.D. degree and at least 15 years of teaching or research experience can apply. Offline applications must reach NCERT within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued advertisement number 178/2026 inviting applications from seasoned academic professionals for the post of Principal (Group 'A'). This appointment offers Academic Level 14 pay scale with entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-.
Important Dates
| Application Deadline | 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News |
|---|
Application Fee
Payment: Demand Draft
Age Limit
— – 60 years
Retirement age is 65 years; Council may relax conditions for exceptionally proven Academics/Professionals
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Principal (Group 'A') | 2 | Ph.D Degree; Professor / Associate Professor with at least 15 years of teaching/research experience in Universities, Colleges or other institutions of higher education; minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed Journals; minimum 110 research Score |
Eligibility
- Ph.D Degree
- Professor / Associate Professor with a total service / experience of at least fifteen years of teaching/research in Universities, Colleges or other institutions of higher education
- A minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed Journals
- A minimum of 110 research Score (As per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations-2018)
- Applicant should not be more than 60 years of age as on closing date of receipt of application
- Only Indian nationals can apply
Salary / Pay Scale
Rs. 37,400-67,000 with AGP Rs. 10,000/- (Academic Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
Calculate in-hand salary →Selection Process
- 1Assessment of qualifications→
- 2Interview
How to Apply
- 1Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format available on the official website.
- 2Attach self-attested photocopies of documents relating to qualifications, mark sheets, and a recent photograph.
- 3Enclose a crossed Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (if applicable) drawn in favour of Secretary, NCERT payable at State Bank of India, NCERT Branch, New Delhi-110016.
- 4Send the completed application form only through Speed Post to Section Officer, Recruitment-I Section, Room No.-513, 5th Floor, Zakir Husain Block, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016 within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
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Should You Apply?
This vacancy is targeted at senior academic leaders, specifically serving Professors or Associate Professors possessing an established research trajectory. Since selection relies on screening of qualifications followed by a personal interview, candidates must ensure their research score (minimum 110 required as per UGC Regulations-2018) and ten journal publications are meticulously documented. Given that there are only two vacancies, the interview round will be decisive in evaluating institutional administrative vision alongside academic leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for NCERT Principal recruitment?+
Candidates must not exceed 60 years of age as of the closing date of application receipt. NCERT may relax conditions for exceptionally proven academics or professionals.
What is the application fee and payment mode?+
General and OBC candidates must pay an application fee of Rs. 100 through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Secretary, NCERT payable at SBI, NCERT Branch, New Delhi. SC, ST, PwD, Women, and NCERT employees are exempted from fee payment.
What educational qualification and experience are required?+
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree, have at least 15 years of teaching or research experience as a Professor or Associate Professor in higher education institutions, a minimum research score of 110, and at least 10 peer-reviewed or UGC-listed research publications.
How should candidates submit their application?+
Candidates must send the completed application in the prescribed format with self-attested documents and the Demand Draft solely through Speed Post to Section Officer, Recruitment-I Section, Room No.-513, 5th Floor, Zakir Husain Block, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016 within 21 days of publication in Employment News.
Questions & Answers
Information is taken from the official notification. Always verify on the official website before applying.