📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT)
- Advertisement No: F. No. 4-06/2026-27/DEL/Project Staff/
- Total Posts: 2
- Post Name: Assistant Editor
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Temporary/Project Staff)
- Application/Interview Mode: Online Application via Email
- Last Date: 04 October 2026
- Exact Venue (if applicable): Not Applicable (Email submission)
- Application Fee: Rs. 0 (No fee mentioned)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Editor | 2 | Not more than 45 years (65 years for retired government persons) | Rs. 56,000 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Assistant Editor:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing, Mass Communication, or Journalism, with editing as one of the subjects.
- Five years' experience in editing, producing-planning, and supervising publications (especially school textbooks, monographs, and reports) in a responsible capacity.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection will be based on shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Bachelor's Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in relevant field).
- Experience Certificates in Editing for 5 Years on Official Letterhead.
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- Instructions: Read the official notification carefully. Prepare application with complete bio-data. Attach self-attested copies of all documents. Mention the post in the email subject line. Send to the official email address before 04 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for NCERT Assistant Editor Recruitment? The last date to submit the application via email is 04 October 2026.
- How can I apply for this position? Applications must be submitted via email. Prepare your application with bio-data and send it to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Is there any application fee? No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
- What is the job type and nature of employment? The position is contractual and temporary, related to project staff.
- What is the salary for the Assistant Editor post? The monthly remuneration is Rs. 56,000.
For more details, download the NCERT Assistant Editor 2026 Official Notification PDF and visit the NCERT Official Website.