NCERT CIET Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 21 Vacancies

NCERT is hiring 21 project staff for the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) in New Delhi under PAC-approved projects. The posts are Senior Research Fellow/Senior Research Associate (8), Junior Project Fellow (12) and 3D Graphic Developer/Animator/Graphic Designer (1). If you have a Master's degree (or 4-year graduation in design for the 3D post), you can apply on a purely contractual basis initially up to 31 March 2027. The last date to fill the application form is 28 May 2026 before 12:00 p.m. Monthly salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 50,000 depending on the post and qualification.

NCERT CIET Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts under PAC Projects

The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has issued Advertisement No. 01/CIET/2026-27 to fill 21 contractual posts across multiple PAC-approved research and development projects. The selected candidates will work at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi-110016. The selection is purely through walk-in interview — there is no written exam. Projects include AI literacy research, multilingual learning platforms for 22 Indian languages, educational media development, Indian Knowledge System integration, and NEP 2020-aligned digital education studies.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Junior Project Fellow (JPF): 12 posts (across 9 projects)
• Senior Research Fellow/Senior Research Associate (SRF/SRA): 8 posts (across 7 projects)
• 3D Graphic Developer/Animator/Graphic Designer: 1 post

SRF/SRA — Project-wise distribution:

• AI Literacy & AI Pedagogy Competencies (PAC 20.01): 1 post
• Multiple Digital Education Modes - NEP 2020 (PAC 20.02): 1 post
• Educational Media Programs (PAC 20.04): 1 post
• Multilingual Language Learning Platform for 22 Languages (PAC 20.05): 2 posts
• Indian Knowledge System - Graphic Novels & Animated Videos (PAC 20.06): 1 post
• Syllabi & Textbook in Computer Science Grade 12 (PAC 20.08): 1 post
• Faculty Development Programme - ICT (PAC 20.12): 1 post

JPF — Project-wise distribution:

• AI Literacy & AI Pedagogy (PAC 20.01): 1 post
• Digital Education Modes - NEP 2020 (PAC 20.02): 1 post
• Educational Audio/Video Scripts (PAC 20.03): 2 posts
• Educational Media Programs (PAC 20.04): 1 post
• Multilingual Learning Platform - 22 Languages (PAC 20.05): 2 posts
• Indian Knowledge System - Graphic Novels (PAC 20.06): 1 post
• Resource-cum-Activity Centre ET/ICT (PAC 20.10): 2 posts
• Indian Journal of Educational Technology (PAC 20.11): 1 post
• Faculty Development Programme - ICT (PAC 20.12): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Research Fellow / Senior Research Associate (SRF/SRA) - 8 Posts

• Education: Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications. Specific projects need PG in Education (M.Ed./M.A. Education/Educational Technology) or related fields; one project needs Computer Science/Computer Application/M.Tech in Electronics/IT.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience in research, development of research tools, data collection and analysis, or report writing

For Junior Project Fellow (JPF) - 12 Posts

• Education: Postgraduate degree in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks for General and 50% for SC/ST/PH candidates
• Desirable: Basic computer knowledge, MS Office, SPSS/data processing skills, good communication skills

For 3D Graphic Developer/Animator/Graphic Designer - 1 Post

• Education: Graduation in Fine Arts / Graphic Design / Design / Animation / Applied Arts (4-year degree), OR any graduate degree with a one-year diploma in Graphics / Animation / Computer Application / Media Production / Mass Communication
• Experience: Three years post-qualification working experience in the relevant area
• Desirable: Experience in development of media/IT content, working with media/ICT for children and education, computer graphics, book design, interface design

Age Limit

• SRF/SRA: Not more than 45 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
• JPF: Not more than 40 years (relaxation as per GoI norms)
• 3D Graphic Designer: Not more than 45 years (up to 65 years for retired government employees, relaxation as per GoI norms)

Salary

• SRF/SRA: Rs. 42,000 per month (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 40,000 per month (Non-NET) - consolidated
• JPF: Rs. 37,000 per month (NET/Ph.D.) or Rs. 35,000 per month (Non-NET) - consolidated
• 3D Graphic Designer: Rs. 50,000 per month - consolidated
• All posts are purely contractual initially up to 31 March 2027

Selection Process (Walk-in Interview - No Written Exam)

Selection is purely through walk-in interview at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi:

1. Application Submission: Fill the online application form via the QR code in the advertisement before 28 May 2026, 12:00 p.m.
2. Document Verification: Report with original certificates and bio-data on the interview date
3. Walk-in Interview: Conducted at Section Officer (SO), Planning & Research Division (P&RD), Room No. 242, CIET 2nd floor, Chacha Nehru Bhawan, CIET-NCERT, New Delhi-110016

Candidates must report by 9:00 a.m. on the interview date. No candidate will be allowed after 10:00 a.m. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Important Notes:

• Candidates claiming experience with remuneration of Rs. 40,000 or above must submit attested salary slips/bank statements/ITR
• Time spent pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. does NOT count as teaching/research experience
• Currently employed candidates must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer
• Candidates should bring along their written/published work, scripts, story boards, artwork, multimedia samples, etc.

How to Apply

1. Read the full advertisement on the NCERT website at ncert.nic.in under Vacancies
2. Scan the QR code given against each post in the advertisement to open the application link
3. Fill in the online application form completely
4. Submit the form before 28 May 2026, 12:00 p.m.
5. Wait for date of interview notification (informed via registered email ID on 29 May 2026 for JPF posts)
6. Carry original certificates, bio-data (Annexure-1), NOC (if employed), and work samples to the interview
7. Reach the venue by 9:00 a.m. on the scheduled interview date

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application Form: 28 May 2026 (before 12:00 p.m.)
• Date of Interview Notification (for JPF): 29 May 2026 (via email)
• Interview Date - SRF/SRA: 02 June 2026
• Interview Dates - JPF: 03, 04 and 05 June 2026
• Interview Date - 3D Graphic Designer: 02 June 2026
• Contract Duration: Up to 31 March 2027

• Conduct project-specific research in education, AI literacy, digital learning and multilingual platforms
• Develop research tools, collect and analyse data, and prepare detailed project reports
• Create educational media content - scripts, story boards, audio/video programmes for school and teacher education
• Design and produce 3D graphics, animations and multimedia for educational dissemination (3D Graphic role)
• Develop syllabi, textbooks and faculty development materials aligned with NCFSE 2023 and NEP 2020
• Integrate Indian Knowledge System into curriculum through graphic novels and animated videos
• Support multilingual learning platform development for 22 scheduled Indian languages
• Prepare reports, papers and content for the Indian Journal of Educational Technology and CIET newsletter