NCERT SRA JPF SPA Recruitment 2026 — 31 Vacancies

NCERT is hiring 31 project staff in the Department of Education in Languages, New Delhi. The posts include 4 Senior Research Associates, 26 Junior Project Fellows, and 1 Semi Professional Assistant. The walk-in interview will be held on 15 June 2026, with registration from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month depending on post and qualification.

NCERT SRA JPF SPA Recruitment 2026 - 31 Posts

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued a Department of Education in Languages notice for temporary project staff across Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, reading material, textbook review, and language resource centre projects. This recruitment is useful for postgraduates in languages, candidates with NET or Ph.D, and library science candidates. The appointment is temporary and the tenure is up to 31 March 2027.

Vacancy Details

Project-wise JPF posts:

• Hindi reading material project: 2 posts
• Sanskrit teaching-learning study: 1 post
• Multilingualism implementation study: 1 post
• Development of syllabus and textual materials in Hindi: 4 posts
• Development of syllabus and textual materials in English: 4 posts
• Development of syllabus and textual materials in Urdu: 4 posts
• Development of syllabus and textual materials in Sanskrit: 4 posts
• Development of reading material in Hindi, English, Urdu and Sanskrit: 4 posts
• Review/Vetting of textbooks in Scheduled Indian Languages: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

Senior Research Associate

• Qualification: You need Post-Graduation with 55% marks in Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: You need 2 years of relevant field experience.

Junior Project Fellow

• Qualification: You need Post-Graduation in Hindi, Urdu, English or Sanskrit.
• Marks: Minimum 55% for General and 50% for SC/ST/PH.
• Desirable: Basic computer knowledge, MS Office, data processing, report preparation, 1 year school education experience, and good communication skills.

Semi Professional Assistant

• Qualification: You need B.Lib.Sc., B.L.I.Sc., or Graduation with Library Science/Information Science as one subject with 50% marks.
• Desirable: 2 years of Library and Information Science experience and knowledge of library software.

Age Limit

• Senior Research Associate: not more than 45 years.
• Junior Project Fellow: maximum age is 40 years.
• Semi Professional Assistant: not more than 45 years, and up to 65 years for retired persons.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation is available as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Senior Research Associate with NET/Ph.D: Rs. 42,000 per month.
• Senior Research Associate without NET: Rs. 40,000 per month.
• Junior Project Fellow with NET/Ph.D: Rs. 37,000 per month.
• Junior Project Fellow without NET: Rs. 35,000 per month.
• Semi Professional Assistant: Rs. 35,000 per month.
• The salary is consolidated for temporary project engagement.

Selection Process

The selection will be through a walk-in interview and document checking.

1. Registration: Register between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM on 15 June 2026 at Room No. 11.
2. Walk-in Interview: Attend the interview at 10:30 AM in Room No. 17, 2nd Floor, Janaki Ammal Khand, NCERT.
3. Document Verification: Bring original certificates, self-attested copies, and one passport size photograph.
4. Joining: Selected candidates may need to join immediately.

How to Apply

1. Read the official NCERT PDF at ncert.nic.in.
2. Prepare your bio-data in the format mentioned in the notice.
3. Carry original certificates, testimonials, self-attested copies, and one passport size photograph.
4. Reach Room No. 11, 2nd Floor, Janaki Ammal Khand, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi for registration by 10:30 AM.
5. Attend the walk-in interview in Room No. 17 on the same day.
6. If you are employed, route your application through your employer or bring a No Objection Certificate.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 June 2026
• Registration Date: 15 June 2026
• Registration Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
• Walk-in Interview Date: 15 June 2026
• Interview Time: 10:30 AM
• Project Tenure: Up to 31 March 2027

• Prepare syllabus, textual material, and reading material for language projects
• Support research work in Hindi, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, and multilingual education
• Collect, organise, and analyse academic data for project reports
• Review textbooks and language learning material as assigned
• Maintain project files, references, and documentation for NCERT review
• Assist with resource centre and library-related work for language education projects
• Coordinate with the department team during meetings, interviews, and reporting work