NCERT Assistant Editor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) requires 02 Assistant Editors on a purely temporary basis for the PAB Project “E-Magazine Sapnon Ki Udaan” in the Department of Education in Languages, with applications accepted by email at [email protected] until 01.11.2026 at 11:59 PM.

NCERT Assistant Editor at a Glance

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

About NCERT Assistant Editor

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), located at Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, is an apex organisation assisting the government in school education matters. This recruitment is being conducted by the Department of Education in Languages (DEL) for staffing the PAB project titled “E-Magazine Sapnon Ki Udaan” (Sl. No. 22) on a temporary engagement upto 31 March 2027.

Where and How to Send

Candidates must submit their completed application form along with self-attested supporting documents via email to [email protected]. The complete application must reach the designated inbox latest by 01.11.2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications received after the scheduled date and time will not be entertained and may be rejected.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The eligibility requirements, age criteria, and desirable qualifications for the post of Assistant Editor are as follows:

• Essential Educational Qualification: Bachelor degree from a recognized University and Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism, where editing is one of the subjects.
• Essential Experience: Five years’ experience in editing, producing-planning and supervising publications especially school textbooks, monographs and reports in a responsible capacity.
• Desirable Qualification: Knowledge of books production techniques, modern process of printing, typography and should be proficient in English/Hindi/Urdu; proficiency in word processing and techniques of online editing.
• Age Limit: Not more than 45 years / not more than 65 years in case of retired person from government organization (Relaxation as per GoI norms).
• Tenure: Upto 31st March 2027 (likely to be extended).
• Exclusion on Experience: Time spent by candidates pursuing M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not count as teaching or research experience for the purpose of eligibility.

Enclosures

Candidates need to attach self-attested scanned copies of the following documents along with their filled-in application form via email:

• Completed and signed application proforma (including details of educational and professional qualifications).
• Recent passport size photograph signed across.
• Proof of educational and professional qualifications (certificates/mark sheets).
• Work experience certificates from relevant organisations.
• Attested copy of salary slip, bank statement, or Income Tax Return (ITR) proving the claimed experience as an essential eligibility condition.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed, or proof of application forwarded through their employers.
• Signed undertaking regarding prior engagement period in NCERT (if applicable).

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through shortlisting followed by a personal interview.

• Shortlisting: Applications received by email will be screened based on the essential eligibility criteria, qualifications, and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates must appear for the interview at NCERT, New Delhi. No TA/DA will be paid by NCERT for attending the interview.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must bring their original certificates/testimonials along with self-attested photocopies of each related certificate/document and one passport size photograph at the time of interview, failing which they will not be allowed to attend the interview.

Important Dates

NCERT Assistant Editor Important Instructions

• Selected candidates may be required to join immediately.
• Candidates may ensure their minimum essential eligibility at their own before applying; merely attending the interview does not reserve their rights for the post.
• Candidates at any stage, if found not suitable for the post, their candidature may be terminated immediately.

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