NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026: Superintending Engineer, Production Officer, LDC & More Posts | Apply Online from 27 Dec 2025
Latest Update (January 2026): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released the NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification for direct recruitment to various Non-Teaching posts including Superintending Engineer, Production Officer, Business Manager, Assistant Production Officer, Assistant Engineer Grade-A, Assistant Public Relation Officer, Senior Accountant, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Accountant, Store Officer, Production Assistant, Professional Assistant, Cameraman Grade-II, Engineering Assistant, Script Writer, Set Designer, Technician Grade-I, Audio Radio Producer Grade-III, Graphic Assistant Grade-I, TV Producer Grade-III, Sr. Proof Reader (English), Store Keeper Grade-I, Computer Operator Grade-III, Floor Assistant, Film Assistant, Graphic Assistant Grade-II, Store Keeper Grade-II, Lab Assistant, Lower Division Clerk, Senior Library Attendant, Film Joiner, Lightman, Painter, Toucher Grade-II, Carpenter etc.
Online applications start from 27 December 2025 and last date is 16 January 2026 at official website ncert.nic.in. Selection through Computer Based Test (CBT), Written Test, Skill Test, Interview. Vacancies tentative and may increase/decrease.
Official Notification PDF: Download NCERT 2026 Full Notification PDF
Various Posts Across NCERT Establishments
Short Notice: NCERT invites online applications for Non-Teaching (Non-Academic) posts. Tentative vacancies (actual + anticipated). Selection via CBT/Written Test + Skill Test/Interview. Eligibility varies by post.
Important Dates for NCERT 2026 |
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| Notification Release: | Not Specified (Updated 07 January 2026) |
| Online Application Starts: | 27-12-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 16-01-2026 |
| Exam Date (Tentative): | To be notified |
Application Fee |
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| Level 10-12 (Unreserved/OBC/EWS): | ₹1500 |
| Level 6-7 (Unreserved/OBC/EWS): | ₹1200 |
| Level 2-5 (Unreserved/OBC/EWS): | ₹1000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: | Nil |
| Pay online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. Separate fee for each post applied if applicable. | |
Age Limit (as on 16-01-2026) |
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| Minimum Age: | 18 years |
| Maximum Age: | 50 years |
| Relaxation: | As per Govt. rules (SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwBD +10, etc.) |
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | ncert.nic.in |
| Official Notification: | Download Full PDF |
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Post-wise Eligibility Criteria – NCERT 2026
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Engineer | M.Tech in Electronics and Communication / Information Technology (ICT) or relevant area with 10 years experience, or B.Tech with 12 years, or Masters Degree with 12 years | 10-12 years in media/ICT | Up to 50 years |
| Production Officer | Bachelors Degree in Printing Technology or any subject with Diploma in Printing Technology | At least 08 years in Print/Production | Up to 50 years |
| Business Manager | Master in Business Administration or Bachelors with two years PG Diploma in Sales/Marketing | At least 08 years in Sales/Promotion | Up to 50 years |
| Assistant Production Officer | Bachelors Degree in Printing Technology or any subject with Diploma in Printing Technology | At least 05 years in Print Production | Up to 50 years |
| Assistant Engineer Grade-A | Bachelors Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Masters in relevant area | 05 years in media/ICT | Up to 50 years |
| Assistant Public Relation Officer | Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations | At least 3 years in editing/PR | Up to 50 years |
| Senior Accountant | Graduate in Commerce/Economics | 3 years in Pay Band-I GP 2400 | Up to 50 years |
| Junior Hindi Translator | Master's in Hindi/English with diploma/certificate in translation | 2 years in translation | Up to 50 years |
| Junior Accountant | Graduate in Commerce/Economics | N/A | Up to 50 years |
| Store Officer | Bachelors Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or Engineering/Material Management | Five years in stores | Up to 50 years |
| Production Assistant | Bachelors Degree in Printing Technology + Two years PG Diploma in book publishing | At least 3 years in printing/production | Up to 50 years |
| Professional Assistant | M. Lib. Sc./M.LI Sc with 50% marks | 3 years in library & information science | Up to 50 years |
| Cameraman Grade-II | Diploma/Graduate in media production/mass communication | 3 years in motion picture photography | Up to 50 years |
| Engineering Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electronics/Communication/IT) | Experience in media/ICT equipment | Up to 50 years |
| Script Writer | Post Graduate Degree in any discipline | Three years in writing scripts | Up to 50 years |
| Set Designer | Diploma in stage craft or Degree with Diploma in Mass Communication | Three years in stage craft/TV production | Up to 50 years |
| Technician Grade-I | 10th/12th + Diploma in Electronics/Communication/IT | N/A | Up to 50 years |
| Audio Radio Producer Grade-III | Graduate + Diploma in Media (Audio-Radio Production) | One year in media production | Up to 50 years |
| Graphic Assistant Grade-I | Graduate + Diploma in Graphics/Animations | 03 years in media/IT content | Up to 50 years |
| TV Producer Grade-III | Degree + One year experience in TV scripts | Two years as Production Assistant | Up to 50 years |
| Sr. Proof Reader (English) | Bachelors degree in English | At least 2 years as Copy Holder/Proof Reader | Up to 50 years |
| Store Keeper Grade-I | Bachelors Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce or Engineering | Two years in stores | Up to 50 years |
| Computer Operator Grade-III | 12th pass + Certificate/Diploma in Computer Operations | N/A | Up to 50 years |
| Floor Assistant | 10+2 + One year experience in sets | One year in handling sets | Up to 50 years |
| Film Assistant | Graduation + Diploma/Certificate in media | At least one year in video editing/animation | Up to 50 years |
| Graphic Assistant Grade-II | Graduate + Diploma in Graphics/Animations | One year in TV Programme Production | Up to 50 years |
| Store Keeper Grade-II | 12th Standard + Certificate/Diploma in Store Keeping | N/A | Up to 50 years |
| Lab Assistant | Bachelors Degree in required field | Experience in instruments | Up to 50 years |
| Lower Division Clerk | 10+2 + Typing Speed 35/30 wpm | N/A | Up to 50 years |
| Senior Library Attendant | Certificate/Diploma in Library Science | Three years in library | Up to 50 years |
| Film Joiner | 10th/12th + ITI in any trade | One year in audio/video equipment | Up to 50 years |
| Lightman | 10th/12th | 3 years in lighting | Up to 50 years |
| Painter | 10th + ITI in relevant trade | 3 years experience | Up to 50 years |
| Toucher Grade-II | ITI in any trade | One year in audio/video equipment | Up to 50 years |
| Carpenter | 10th + ITI in relevant trade | 3 years experience | Up to 50 years |
Note: Proficiency in relevant skills required for all posts. Hindi/English knowledge desirable where applicable.
NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Tentative Vacancy Breakup
Note: All vacancies are tentative (actual + anticipated). May increase or decrease. *Including backlog vacancies.
Group A
| Group | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 67 | 08 | 35 | 12 | 16 | 138 |
Group B
| Group | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group B | 13 | 02 | 08 | 01 | 02 | 26 |
Group C
| Group | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | 06 | 01 | 01 | 01 | — | 09 |
NCERT Salary Structure (7th CPC)
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
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| 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 / 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 |
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Exam Pattern – NCERT 2026 Tier-1 & Tier-2
| Tier | Duration | Marks | Subjects | Negative Marking |
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| CBT/Written Test | Not Specified | Not Specified | Post-specific | Not Specified |
| Skill Test/Interview | Not Specified | Not Specified | Post-specific skills | N/A |
Syllabus Highlights – Tier-1 & Tier-2
CBT/Written Test: Based on post requirements, including general knowledge, reasoning, subject-specific topics.
Skill Test: Typing, technical skills, etc. for relevant posts.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Screening exam
- Written Test: Subject/post-specific
- Skill Test: Qualifying for relevant posts (e.g., typing for LDC)
- Interview: For shortlisted candidates
- Final merit based on overall performance
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.ncert.nic.in
- Click "Recruitment 2026" → Register
- Fill form → Upload photo/signature/documents
- Pay fee → Submit
- Take printout for reference
NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
NCERT Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions to Avoid Form Rejection
Follow these guidelines for successful application in NCERT Non Teaching Jobs 2026!
- Ensure all eligibility criteria for NCERT Recruitment 2026 are met before applying, including education, experience, and age limit.
- Upload latest photo, signature, and self-attested documents in the specified format to avoid rejection in NCERT Application 2026.
- Apply early to avoid last-minute issues in NCERT Online Form 2026; server rush can cause delays.
- In case of discrepancy, the English version of NCERT Notification 2026 will prevail over Hindi.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible for NCERT Non Teaching Vacancy 2026.
- NCERT's decision on selection and posting in NCERT Jobs 2026 is final and binding.
- No fresh documents will be accepted at Document Verification for NCERT Recruitment 2026; submit all during application.
- Regularly check ncert.nic.in for updates on NCERT Admit Card 2026, exam dates, and results.
- Pay the correct application fee based on category and post level for NCERT Non Teaching Posts 2026.
- Fulfill post-specific requirements like typing speed for LDC in NCERT Selection Process 2026.










