NCERT Recruitment 2026 — 23 Posts, Walk-in 08-09 Oct

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released NCERT Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. F. No. 1-10/2026-27/COE/DEL/ for 23 contractual posts — 21 Assistant Editor and 2 DTP Operator. Candidates up to 45 years of age, holding a Bachelor's Degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism and 5 years' editing experience (Assistant Editor), or a Graduate/Senior Secondary qualification with a one-year Diploma/Certificate in Desktop Publishing and prescribed DTP experience (DTP Operator), can attend a walk-in interview/skill test on 8 October 2026 (Assistant Editor) or 9 October 2026 (DTP Operator). Selected candidates will support NCERT's publication activities, particularly editing, producing, planning and supervising school textbooks and DTP work for its Department of Publication. The selection process is a Skill Test, Interview, and Document Verification — there is no separate written examination. Salary for NCERT Recruitment 2026 is a consolidated ₹80,000 per month for Assistant Editor and ₹50,000 per month for DTP Operator, with no application fee for any category. Candidates for NCERT Recruitment 2026 must report to the walk-in venue at NCERT, New Delhi, on the scheduled date for their post, carrying all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at ncert.nic.in before attending, since Assistant Editor requires proficiency in English/Hindi/Urdu and knowledge of book production techniques and modern printing processes. NCERT's textbook publications, translated into multiple regional languages, reach millions of students across India each academic year, and the scale of this recruitment — 21 Assistant Editor posts — reflects the volume of editorial work involved in producing and revising the Council's curriculum materials.

Assistant Editor: Bachelor's Degree + PG Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism + 5 yrs editing experience. DTP Operator: Graduate/Senior Secondary + 1-yr DTP Diploma/Certificate + prescribed experience.

Maximum 45 years for all posts

Assistant Editor (21 posts) — Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University, plus Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism (with editing as one subject), plus minimum 5 years' experience in editing, producing-planning and supervising publications, especially school textbooks; must have knowledge of book production techniques, modern printing processes, typography, and be proficient in English/Hindi/Urdu DTP Operator (2 posts) — Graduate in any subject with a one-year Diploma/Certificate in Desktop Publishing from a recognised institute, OR Senior Secondary Certificate with a one-year Diploma/Certificate in Desktop Publishing and 3 years' DTP experience Age Limit — Maximum 45 years for all posts; age relaxation and reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per Government of India norms No application fee for any category Job Type — Contractual engagement in NCERT's Department of Publication Selection Process — Skill Test, Interview, and Document Verification; no separate written examination NCERT is the apex body responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks and educational materials for the Central Board of Secondary Education and many state boards across India, and this contractual drive supports the Department of Publication's editorial and desktop publishing workload

Assistant Editor: ₹80,000 per month (consolidated) DTP Operator: ₹50,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official NCERT notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Confirm you meet the qualification and experience norms for your chosen post — Assistant Editor or DTP Operator.
3. Report to the walk-in venue at NCERT, New Delhi, on 8 October 2026 (Assistant Editor) or 9 October 2026 (DTP Operator).
4. Carry all original documents along with one full set of self-attested photocopies — ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
5. Bring the duly filled application form if required, as specified in the notification.
6. Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission during registration.
7. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities before the skill test/interview.
8. Complete the Skill Test, Interview, and Document Verification stages as scheduled.