NCERT JPF Teacher Education Recruitment 2026
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) - Department of Teacher Education
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹35,000 - ₹37,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
21 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for JPF vacancy in NCERT. Relevant master's with 55% eligible. Salary: Rs 35,000-37,000. Last date: 21 Sep 2026. Apply offline at ncert.nic.in.
NCERT JPF Recruitment 2026: Overview
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is hiring a Junior Project Fellow (JPF) for its Department of Teacher Education in New Delhi. The fellowship supports PAB Project 45.01, a capacity development programme on equitable and inclusive education for teacher educators from district and state teacher-education institutions. Its specific focus is children with disabilities, placing the fellowship within NCERT’s work on inclusive teacher education. You would join the department on a contractual project appointment for this programme.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Tenure: The fellowship runs up to 31 March 2027. This is the endpoint stated for the engagement under the programme.
- Temporary appointment: The fellowship gives you no claim to a regular job at NCERT. Consider the offer as a fixed project engagement when planning your next role.
- Joining: The selected person must join immediately. If you are currently working, take this condition into account when considering your availability.
- Applicants already employed: Your application must go through your employer, or you must bring employer clearance to the interview. The notice gives these as alternative ways for applicants working with another organisation to meet its permission condition.
- Travel costs: NCERT will not reimburse travel or daily expenses for attending the interview. You will need to make your own arrangements for the visit.
Application Submission Notes
The walk-in venue is Department of Teacher Education, 3rd Floor, Zakir Hussain Khand, NCERT, New Delhi 110016. The interview begins at 10:00 AM onwards. The department named in the notice is your destination within the NCERT campus; use the building and floor details when planning your visit.
Responsibilities
- Support capacity development programmes on equitable and inclusive education.
- Help organise teacher-educator workshops and programme activities.
- Prepare academic notes and programme material in English and Hindi.
- Compile and process information from teacher-education activities.
- Assist with material focused on the education of children with disabilities.
- Keep programme records and help prepare project reports.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Master's degree in Education, English, Science, Social Science or Humanities with at least 55% marks, or 50% for SC/ST/PwD. Applicants awaiting their master's degree must not apply.
Preferred Qualification
B.Ed. or B.El.Ed.; Ph.D. or M.Phil. in Education. Computer proficiency in MS Office and data processing; proficiency in English, Hindi and academic writing; understanding of in-service teacher education and equitable and inclusive education; skill in o...
Age Limit
18 - 40 years (as on 09 Sep 2026)
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 37,000 per month for NET-qualified applicants; Rs. 35,000 per month for non-NET applicants.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Original degrees, mark sheets and certificates
- One set of self-attested photocopies of degrees, mark sheets and certificates
- For applicants working elsewhere: application forwarded through the employer or a No Objection Certificate at the interview
Frequently Asked Questions
You must attend the walk-in interview on 21 September 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards.
You need a master’s degree in Education, English, Science, Social Science or Humanities with at least 55% marks, or 50% for SC/ST/PwD. You cannot apply if your master’s degree is still awaited.
Attend the walk-in at Department of Teacher Education, 3rd Floor, Zakir Hussain Khand, NCERT, New Delhi 110016. Bring your original degrees, mark sheets and certificates, plus one set of self-attested photocopies; if you work elsewhere, follow the employer-permission condition.
You receive Rs. 37,000 per month if NET-qualified, or Rs. 35,000 per month if not NET-qualified.
You must be 40 or younger on 9 September 2026. Relaxation follows Government of India norms, but the notice does not give category-wise years.
Important Dates
Notification
09 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
21 Sep 2026
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