NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is hiring 13 temporary project staff posts in the Department of Elementary Education, New Delhi. The notice covers 4 Senior Research Associate (SRA) posts and 9 Junior Project Fellow (JPF) posts for PAC projects approved for 2026-27. If you have a relevant postgraduate degree in education, language, mathematics, environmental studies, child development or social science, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview is on 8 July 2026, and salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 - 13 Posts

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued a walk-in notice for project staff in the Department of Elementary Education (DEE). These posts support school education projects linked to textbooks, Balvatika, toy-based pedagogy, ITEP resources, Hindi video programmes and Mission LiFE material. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual up to 31 March 2027 or up to the project tenure, whichever is earlier.

You should attend only if your qualification matches the project and PAC code listed in the notification. The SRA posts need 2 years of relevant experience, while the JPF posts focus mainly on the required postgraduate qualification and project skills.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Junior Project Fellow: 9 posts across PAC 1.01, 1.02, 1.05, 1.06, 1.08, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.21.
• Senior Research Associate: 4 posts across PAC 1.03, 1.12, 1.16 and 1.17.
• Textbook evaluation project: 2 JPF posts for evaluation of newly developed NCERT textbooks for Grades I, II, IV and V.
• Other projects: 1 post each for special training centres, Balvatika, toy-based pedagogy, Prathmik Shikshak journal work, ITEP resources, Hindi video programmes, Mission LiFE handbook and syllabi or textbook support work.

Who Can Apply?

Junior Project Fellow

• Qualification: You need a PG degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks for General category or 50% marks for SC, ST or PH category.
• Relevant subjects: Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics, English, Hindi, Psychology, Social Science, Early Childhood Education, Journalism and Mass Communication, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Science, Geography or Language as per the project.
• Desirable skills: Computer knowledge, MS Office, data processing, report preparation, good communication skills and Hindi knowledge where mentioned.

Senior Research Associate

• Qualification: You need a PG degree with at least 55% marks in the project subject such as Education, Social Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Hindi, English, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology or ECCE.
• Experience: SRA posts need 2 years of experience in research, teaching, training, extension activities, content development, module development or school education work as listed for the project.
• Proof of experience: For SRA posts, carry proof such as salary slip, bank statement or ITR if experience is an essential condition.

Age Limit

• Junior Project Fellow: Maximum age is 40 years.
• Senior Research Associate: Maximum age is 45 years.
• Age relaxation: Relaxation will be given as per Government of India norms.
• Degree awaited: Candidates whose degree result is awaited should not apply.

Salary

• Junior Project Fellow with NET or Ph.D.: Rs. 37,000 per month consolidated.
• Junior Project Fellow without NET or Ph.D.: Rs. 35,000 per month consolidated.
• Senior Research Associate with NET or Ph.D.: Rs. 42,000 per month consolidated.
• Senior Research Associate without NET: Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated.
• The notice gives a consolidated monthly fellowship; it does not mention DA, HRA or regular government allowances.

Application Fee

• The notification does not mention any application fee for attending the walk-in interview.
• You should still carry all required documents because document checking is part of the walk-in process.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

NCERT will select candidates through a walk-in interview and document verification. The notice does not mention any written examination.

1. Registration: Report between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM at Room No. 421, 4th Floor, G. B. Pant Block, NCERT, New Delhi.
2. Document Verification: Carry your resume, photograph, original certificates and self-attested copies for checking.
3. Interview: The interview starts at 11:00 AM in Room No. 418, 4th Floor, G. B. Pant Block.
4. Immediate Joining: Selected candidates may need to join immediately after selection.

How to Apply

1. Download the NCERT notification and use the attached application form from ncert.nic.in.
2. Fill the form with the correct post name, project name and PAC code.
3. Carry your resume or bio-data, passport size photo, original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
4. If you are already working, route your application through your employer or bring a No Objection Certificate.
5. For SRA experience claims, carry salary slip, bank statement or ITR proof where experience is required.
6. Reach NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi before 11:00 AM on 8 July 2026. Late reporting will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: June 2026
• Walk-in Interview: 8 July 2026
• Registration Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM
• Engagement Valid Up To: 31 March 2027 or project tenure, whichever is earlier

• Prepare research material for elementary education projects
• Support textbook evaluation, resource development and project documentation
• Collect, organise and process field data for DEE project teams
• Prepare reports, presentations and learning materials for PAC projects
• Assist faculty members with interviews, workshops and research activities
• Handle MS Office, data processing and file records for assigned projects
• Follow NCERT project timelines and submit work updates to coordinators