Latest: Apply Date Extended till 27th August, 2024. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is recruiting for 123 academic positions. The vacancies include roles such as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various subjects like Education, Science, Humanities and more. This recruitment drive was released on July 13th, 2024, with job postings located in New Delhi and other cities including Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru and Shillong. Interested candidates can apply online between July 13th, 2024 and August 2nd, 2024.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Advt No. | 174/2024 |
| Vacancies | 123 |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Mysuru, Shillong |
| Category | UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PWD |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Code | Post Name | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | History | OBC-1 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Sociology | SC-1*, EWS-1* | UR-1* | |
| 3 | 3 | Political Science | OBC-1 | EWS-1 | |
| 4 | 4.1 | Elementary Education | SC-1, OBC-1 | ||
| 5 | 4.2 | Vocational Education | EWS-1 | ||
| 6 | 4.3 | Educational Technology | EWS-1 | ||
| 7 | 4.4 | Educational Technology - Graphics, Multimedia | EWS-1 | ||
| 8 | 4.5 | Philosophy of Education | OBC-1* | ||
| 9 | 4.6 | Comparative Education | OBC-1 | ||
| 10 | 4.7 | Educational Planning/Management | UR-1*, SC-1*, OBC-1* | ||
| 11 | 4.8 | Special Education | UR-1, ST-1 | SC-1 | ST-1* |
| 12 | 4.9 | Environmental Education | UR-1 | ||
| 13 | 4.10 | Education | UR-1*, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-2 | UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-3 | |
| 14 | 4.11 | Teacher Education | SC-1, OBC-1 | UR-1*, SC-1* | ST-1, EWS-1 |
| 15 | 4.12 | Mathematics Education | ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 | ||
| 16 | 4.13 | Science Education | UR-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1 | OBC-1, EWS-1 | OBC-2 |
| 17 | 4.14 | Curriculum Development / Research/Policy | EWS-1 | UR-1 | |
| 18 | 4.15 | Peace, Teacher Training, Guidance & Counselling | OBC-1 | ||
| 19 | 4.16 | Women's Studies/ Gender Studies/ Girls' Empowerment | ST-1 | ||
| 20 | 4.17 | Children from Socially Disadvantaged Groups | UR-1 | SC-1 | |
| 21 | 5 | Urdu | SC-3* | ||
| 22 | 6 | Population Studies | UR-1 | ||
| 23 | 7 | Geography | OBC-1 | ||
| 24 | 8 | Entrepreneurship Management | UR-1 | ||
| 25 | 9 | Hospitality, Travel and Tourism | EWS-1 | ||
| 26 | 10 | Electronics/Electrical/IT/Renewable Energy | SC-1 | ||
| 27 | 11 | Security/ Defence Science/Military Science | UR-1 | ||
| 28 | 12 | Psychology - Educational Psychology | EWS-1 | UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 | |
| 29 | 13 | Food Technology and Processing | SC-1 | ||
| 30 | 14 | Civil Engineering - Construction/ Interior design/ Architecture | UR-1 | ||
| 31 | 15.1 | Guidance and Counselling | EWS-1* | ||
| 32 | 15.2 | Educational Research | UR-1 | ||
| 33 | 15.3 | Measurement & Evaluation | OBC-1 | SC-1 | |
| 34 | 16 | Hindi | EWS-1 | ||
| 35 | 17 | Economics | EWS-1 | OBC-2 | |
| 36 | 18 | Botany | SC-1, ST-1* | ||
| 37 | 19 | Chemistry | ST-1 | SC-1 | ST-1 |
| 38 | 20 | Child Development - Child Development/ECCE | UR-1 | UR-1 | |
| 39 | 21 | English | UR-1, EWS-1 | SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1* | |
| 40 | 22 | Language Education - Hindi/English/Urdu/ Sanskrit/Linguistics | EWS-1* | ||
| 41 | 23 | Vocational Education - Commerce Accountancy | UR-1 | ||
| 42 | 24 | Arts - Theatres/Performing Arts | EWS-1 | ||
| 43 | 25 | Physics | OBC-1 | SC-1 | |
| 44 | 26 | Zoology | SC-1 | UR-1, SC-1 | UR-1, OBC-1 |
| 45 | 27 | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry /Fisheries/Sericulture | EWS-1 | EWS-1 | |
| 46 | 28 | Mathematics | OBC-1 | SC-2, OBC-1, EWS-2 | EWS-1 |
| 47 | 29 | Statistics | SC-1 | ||
| 48 | 30.1 | Home Science - Home Science | OBC-1 | ||
| 49 | 30.2 | Food and Nutrition | SC-1 | ||
| 50 | 31 | Office Management/Stenography | UR-1 | ||
| 51 | 32 | Food & Nutrition, Biochemistry, Biotechnology | UR-1 | ||
| 52 | 33 | Art Education | UR-1 | ||
| 53 | 34 | Sanskrit | SC-1 | ||
| 54 | 35 | Computer Education | SC-1* | ||
| 55 | 36 | Assistant Librarian | EWS-1 |
Age Eligibility
| Age Eligibility | Age Relaxation (in Years) | |
|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Age Criteria (Years) | Category |
| Professor | Not exceeding 55 | SC/ST |
| OBC(NCL) | ||
| PwD (UR/SC/ST/OBC) | ||
| Associate Professor | Not exceeding 50 | SC/ST |
| OBC(NCL) | ||
| PwD (UR/SC/ST/OBC) | ||
| Assistant Professor | Not exceeding 40 | SC/ST |
| OBC(NCL) | ||
| PwD (UR/SC/ST/OBC) | ||
| PwD (General) | ||
Selection Process
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on academic scores as specified in Appendix II (Table 3A for Universities and Table 3B for Colleges of the document). |
For Assistant Professor positions, minimum scores apply:
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| Interview | Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. The selection is based solely on the interview performance. |
| Post Name | Minimum Experience Required | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Minimum 10 years teaching as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, OR research experience at an equivalent level with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120. | Evidence of successfully guiding doctoral candidates is required. |
| Associate Professor | Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research (equivalent to Assistant Professor) with a minimum of 7 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75. | - |
| Assistant Professor | While not explicitly stated as a minimum requirement, prior teaching/research experience would be beneficial. | Candidates must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or be awarded a Ph.D. following specific UGC regulations (see the document for detailed conditions and exemptions). |
Exam Fee
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 1000 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 1000 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 1000 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | Exempted |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | Exempted |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | Exempted |
| Women Candidates (All Categories) | Exempted |
How to Apply
- Visit the NCERT official website by clicking on NCERT Recruitment Portal.
- Navigate to the 'Announcement' section, then click on 'Vacancy' followed by 'Academic' to access the recruitment details.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link to start your application process.
- Register on the portal by providing your valid email id and mobile number, which will be required for all future communications.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate and complete information. Ensure all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) are completed.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as specified in the application instructions.
- Review your application thoroughly before submitting to ensure all information is correct and no changes are required.
- If applicable, pay the application fee online. Remember, the fee is non-refundable.
- Submit your application before the deadline, 27th August 2024.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application form for your records and future reference.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 27.07.2024 (10:00 A.M) |
| Online Registration Last Date | 27.08.2024 (Up to 05.00 P.M) |
Important Links
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Apply Date Extended Notice | Click Here |
| Recruitment Notification | Click Here |
| NCERT Official Website | Click Here |