NCERT Assistant Editor Recruitment 2026

NCERT is hiring 2 Assistant Editors in its Department of Education in Languages (DEL) for the project "E-Magazine Sapnon Ki Udaan". If you have a Bachelor's degree with a PG Diploma in Book Publishing, Mass Communication, or Journalism (with editing as a subject) and 5 years of editing experience, you can attend the walk-in interview. The skill test and interview are on 18 August 2026 in New Delhi. The salary is Rs. 56,000 per month.

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Assistant Editor Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), through its Department of Education in Languages (DEL), has invited applications for 2 Assistant Editor posts to work on the PAB-funded project "E-Magazine Sapnon Ki Udaan" (SL No. 22). NCERT is the apex body that develops school curricula, textbooks and teaching-learning material for India, and DEL specifically works on language education resources. These posts are purely temporary and project-based, and selected candidates may be required to join immediately. This is a good opportunity for editors with school textbook or publication experience who are proficient in English, Hindi, or Urdu.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university AND a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing / Mass Communication / Journalism, with editing as one of the subjects.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in editing, producing, planning and supervising publications — especially school textbooks, monographs and reports — in a responsible capacity.
• Desirable: Knowledge of book production techniques, modern printing processes, and typography. You should be proficient in English, Hindi and Urdu, along with word processing and online editing.

If you are claiming experience with a consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 or more, you must bring an attested salary slip, bank statement or ITR as proof at the interview. Time spent pursuing an M.Phil or Ph.D. does not count towards your editing/publication experience.

Age Limit

• You should be not more than 45 years old.
• Retired government employees can apply up to 65 years of age.
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India norms for reserved categories.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 56,000 per month.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done in the following stages:

1. Skill Test
2. Walk-in Interview

Both the skill test and interview will be held on 18 August 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:30 AM in Room No. 17, Department of Education in Languages, Janaki Ammal Khand, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data in the format given in the notification.
2. Register between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on 18 August 2026 in Room No. 11, Janaki Ammal Khand, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi.
3. Bring original certificates and self-attested photocopies of each document for verification.
4. Carry one passport-size photograph.
5. Attend the skill test and walk-in interview at the venue.

If you are already employed, get your application forwarded through your employer or submit a No Objection Certificate. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and the engagement is purely temporary with no guarantee of permanent absorption.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 August 2026
• Skill Test & Walk-in Interview: 18 August 2026

• Edit and proofread content for the "Sapnon Ki Udaan" e-magazine
• Plan and supervise each issue's production schedule
• Coordinate with writers, illustrators and reviewers to maintain content quality
• Maintain language accuracy across English, Hindi and Urdu content
• Prepare layouts using standard book production and typography practices
• Handle online editing and word processing tasks for digital publishing
• Ensure timely submission of edited material to the project team