The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), an autonomous organisation under the Government of India that works on school education and curriculum, has announced recruitment for the post of Senior Research Associate (SRA) on a contract basis. There is one vacancy in total. The position falls under the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics and involves research work in science-related disciplines, with selection through a walk-in interview held in New Delhi.
NCERT Recruitment 2026 - Senior Research Associate Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026A-12031/11/2026-DESM
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
—
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Walk-in05 Oct
- Walk-in Held05 Oct
About NCERT Senior Research Associate (SRA) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Council of Educational Research and Training
- Advertisement No.
- A-12031/11/2026-DESM
- Post Name
- Senior Research Associate (SRA)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Two years of experience in research, teaching, content development, curriculum development, training, programme implementation or any other relevant area.
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Research Associate (SRA)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Associate (SRA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Research Associate (SRA) - Qualification and Experience
PG degree with 55% marks in Chemistry, Environment Science, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences and other related disciplines. Two years of experience in research, teaching, content development, curriculum development, training, programme implementation or any other relevant area.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Associate (SRA) - Qualification and Experience | PG degree with 55% marks in Chemistry, Environment Science, Botany, Zoology, Life Sciences and other related disciplines. Two years of experience in research, teaching, content development, curriculum development, training, programme implementation or any other relevant area. |
Age Limit
Not more than 45 years
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in-Interview
Candidates report at the venue in New Delhi with the filled application form and original documents for the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated) for NET/Ph.D. candidates; Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated) for Non-NET candidates
NET/Ph.D.: Rs. 42,000 per month (consolidated) Non-NET: Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Read the official notification carefully before attending the interview
- 2Fill in the application form as required in the notification
- 3Carry all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies
- 4Carry ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates and category certificate if applicable
- 5Carry extra passport-size photographs for submission
- 6Report at the venue in New Delhi on 05 October 2026 as per the reporting time in the notification
- 7Complete the registration formalities at the venue before the interview
Reporting Venue
New Delhi, 110016
Candidates must report at the venue in New Delhi on 05 October 2026 as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification. They should carry the duly filled application form, a recent photograph, valid ID proof, and original certificates along with one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational and experience documents, plus a category certificate if applicable. Candidates are advised to reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled application form
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Valid ID proof
•Original educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•Category certificate (if applicable)
•One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
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