NCERT Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Senior Research Associate and Junior Project Fellows Posts

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• Updated July 07, 2026 11:37 AM
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• The NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Department of Curriculum Studies & Development (DCS&D), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi. NCERT will conduct a walk-in interview to engage one Senior Research Associate (SRA) and four Junior Project Fellows (JPFs) purely on a contractual basis under three PAC-approved programmes for the year 2026-27. The walk-in interview is scheduled for 15th July 2026 at Room No. 210, Second Floor, CIET Building, NCERT, New Delhi. This article covers complete details of vacancies, eligibility, salary, required documents, and the application process based on the official advertisement dated 03.07.2026.

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NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Advertisement Release Date: 03 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 15 July 2026
• Registration Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM (No candidate will be entertained after 12:30 PM)

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

• The recruitment covers three PAC-approved programmes with the following post distribution:

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions related to educational qualification, experience, and age limit as detailed below for each post.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Salary / Pay Scale

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• The official advertisement does not mention any application fee for the NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026, as selection is conducted through a walk-in interview rather than an online application process.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Selection for both SRA and JPF posts will be made purely through a walk-in interview to be held on 15th July 2026 at NCERT, New Delhi. There is no written examination mentioned in the advertisement. Candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on the basis of their qualifications, experience, and performance during the interview.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Candidates must carry the following documents at the time of registration and interview:
• Duly filled application in the prescribed format (given with the advertisement)
• Self-attested copies of all testimonials satisfying eligibility
• Experience certificates clearly mentioning the duration of experience, post held, and name of the institution
• Original certificates and other supporting documents for verification
• Attested copy of salary slip/bank statement/ITR (mandatory for candidates claiming experience for posts with consolidated remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- and above)
• SC/ST/PH certificate copy, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) or employer-endorsed application, for candidates already employed
• Recent passport-size photograph (as per the application format)

How to Apply NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026

• There is no online application process for this recruitment. Interested and eligible candidates must follow these steps:
• Download and fill the application form in the prescribed format provided with the official advertisement.
• Attach self-attested copies of testimonials and experience certificates.
• Carry original certificates and supporting documents for verification.
• Report for registration at the Department of Curriculum Studies & Development, Room No. 210, Second Floor, CIET Building, NCERT, New Delhi, between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM on 15th July 2026.
• Appear for the walk-in interview on the same day for the respective post applied.
• Note: No candidate will be entertained for registration after 12:30 PM.

NCERT SRA and JPF Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions related to educational qualification and experience. If found ineligible at any stage, the candidature will be rejected.
• These posts are purely temporary and contractual, and NCERT reserves the right not to fill all the posts mentioned in the advertisement, depending on the performance and suitability of candidates.
• Canvassing through any means will be taken seriously, and the candidature is liable to be rejected.
• Candidates already employed should bring their applications endorsed by their employer, or a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• Selected candidates are expected to join immediately.

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Q3. What is the salary for the SRA post at NCERT?

• The SRA post carries a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 42,000/- per month for NET/Ph.D. holders and Rs. 40,000/- per month for Non-NET candidates.

Q4. What is the salary for the JPF post at NCERT?

• Junior Project Fellows receive Rs. 37,000/- per month (consolidated) for NET/Ph.D. holders and Rs. 35,000/- per month for Non-NET candidates.

Q5. What is the age limit for these posts?

• The age limit is below 45 years for the SRA post and below 40 years for all JPF posts, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Q6. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?

• No application fee has been mentioned in the official advertisement, as selection is through a walk-in interview.

Q7. What documents should candidates carry for the interview?

• Candidates must carry the duly filled application form, self-attested testimonials, experience certificates, original certificates for verification, and an attested salary slip/bank statement/ITR where applicable.