NCERT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Senior Research Associate and Junior Project Fellows Posts

The NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Department of Curriculum Studies & Development (DCS&D), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi. NCERT will conduct a walk-in interview to engage one Senior Research Associate (SRA) and four Junior Project Fellows (JPFs) purely on a contractual basis under three PAC-approved programmes for the year 2026-27. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 15th July 2026 at Room No. 210, Second Flo

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NCERT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Senior Research Associate and Junior Project Fellows Posts – Overview

Application ModeWalk-in
Last DateN/A
Official Websitehttps://ncert.nic.in/
Job LocationDelhi

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026

NCERT's Department of Curriculum Studies & Development is hiring for three research and development programmes. Below is a quick overview of the NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026.

OrganisationNational Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
DepartmentDepartment of Curriculum Studies & Development (DCS&D)
Advertisement Date03 July 2026
PostsOne Senior Research Associate (SRA) and Four Junior Project Fellows (JPFs)
Nature of JobPurely temporary and contractual
Mode of SelectionWalk-in Interview
Interview Date15 July 2026
VenueRoom No. 210, Second Floor, CIET Building, NCERT, New Delhi

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions related to educational qualification, experience, and age limit as detailed below for each post.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Post Graduation in Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Language/Education with a minimum of 55% marks for General category candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates. Experience: Two years' experience in the relevant field. The SRA must submit an attested copy of the salary slip/bank statement/ITR at the time of interview. Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed., basic knowledge of computer, proficiency in MS Office, data processing and report preparation, proficiency in data analysis software, good communication skills, and experience in field work and data collection. Post Graduation in Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Language/Education with minimum 55% marks (General) / 50% marks (SC/ST/PH). Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed., basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, data processing, field work and data collection experience, good communication skills. Post Graduation in Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Language/Education with minimum 55% marks (General) / 50% marks (SC/ST/PH). Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed., basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, data processing, good communication skills. Post Graduation in Mathematics/Science/Social Science/Language/Education with minimum 55% marks (General) / 50% marks (SC/ST/PH). Desirable: B.Ed./M.Ed., basic computer knowledge, MS Office proficiency, data processing, experience in translation of materials from English to Hindi and vice versa, good communication skills. Note: Experience pertaining to Research/Teaching/Training/Extension Activities/Content Development should be related to School Education. Time spent by a candidate pursuing M.Phil and/or Ph.D. degree shall not count as teaching or research experience for eligibility purposes.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

posttenureprogrammeremuneration consolidated per month
SRAUpto 31st March 20277.01Rs. 42,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 40,000/- (Non-NET)
JPFUpto 31st March 20277.01Rs. 37,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 35,000/- (Non-NET)
JPFUpto 31st March 20277.03Rs. 37,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 35,000/- (Non-NET)
JPFSix months from the date of joining7.04Rs. 37,000/- (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 35,000/- (Non-NET)

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

Candidates must carry the following documents at the time of registration and interview:

Age Limit

NotesPost Programme Age Limit SRA 7.01 Below 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) JPF 7.01 Below 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) JPF 7.03 Below 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms) JPF 7.04 Below 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026?
It is a walk-in interview recruitment drive by the Department of Curriculum Studies & Development, NCERT, to engage one Senior Research Associate and four Junior Project Fellows on a contractual basis for the year 2026-27.
Q: When is the NCERT walk-in interview scheduled?
The walk-in interview is scheduled for 15th July 2026 at Room No. 210, Second Floor, CIET Building, NCERT, New Delhi.
Q: What is the salary for the SRA post at NCERT?
The SRA post carries a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 42,000/- per month for NET/Ph.D. holders and Rs. 40,000/- per month for Non-NET candidates.
Q: What is the salary for the JPF post at NCERT?
Junior Project Fellows receive Rs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) for NET/Ph.D. holders and Rs. 35,000/- per month for Non-NET candidates.
Q: What is the age limit for these posts?
The age limit is below 45 years for the SRA post and below 40 years for all JPF posts, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Q: Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee has been mentioned in the official advertisement, as selection is through a walk-in interview.
Q: What documents should candidates carry for the interview?
Candidates must carry the duly filled application form, self-attested testimonials, experience certificates, original certificates for verification, and an attested salary slip/bank statement/ITR where applicable.
Q: Is the NCERT SRA/JPF post permanent?
No, these posts are purely temporary and contractual, with tenure up to 31st March 2027 (or six months from joining for the Programme 7.04 JPF post).