National Council of Educational Research and Training
NCERT Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026
- NCERT
- Contractual
- Delhi
- Walk-in Interview
Application deadline
5 October 2026
ClosedWalk-in interview and registration
Posted 24 September 2026
Walk-in
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 1
- Qualification
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Chemistry
- Age
- Up to 45 years
- Pay
- Starting from ₹40,000/month
- Location
- Delhi
- Employment
- Contractual
- Apply mode
- Walk-in Interview
- Reference
- A-12031/11/2026-DESM/429
Overview
NCERT invites eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for one Senior Research Associate position under the Rashtriya Avishkar Saptah programme.
Positions & vacancies
1 vacancy across 1 post
Delhi · Contractual
- Age
- Up to 45 years
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years
Eligibility
Essential Educational
The essential educational qualification must be possessed on or before the interview date.
Alternative 1 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Chemistry
Alternative 2 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Environment Science
Alternative 3 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Botany
Alternative 4 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Zoology
Alternative 5 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Life Sciences
Alternative 6 of 6. Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in another related discipline
Essential Experience
The essential experience must be possessed on or before the interview date.
Alternative 1 of 7. Two years experience in research Time spent pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. is not counted toward teaching or research experience.
Alternative 2 of 7. Two years experience in teaching Time spent pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. is not counted toward teaching or research experience.
Alternative 3 of 7. Two years experience in content development
Alternative 4 of 7. Two years experience in curriculum development
Alternative 5 of 7. Two years experience in training
Alternative 6 of 7. Two years experience in programme implementation
Alternative 7 of 7. Two years experience in another relevant area
Age limit
Not more than 45 years for SRA
Relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Salary & benefits
Senior Research Associate
₹42,000
per month
Applicable to SRA candidates with NET or Ph.D.
₹40,000
per month
Applicable to Non-NET SRA candidates.
Selection process
- 1
Walk-in Interview
Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview on 05.10.2026. Registration is from 09:00 A.M. to 09:30 A.M. only, and no candidate reporting after 09:30 A.M. will be registered. Original certificates and supporting documents are required for verification.
Important dates
Reporting schedule
MONDAY, 5 OCTOBER
- Senior Research AssociateWalk-in interview and registration
Other important dates
- Advertisement dated24 September 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in another related discipline5 October 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Botany5 October 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Chemistry5 October 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Environment Science5 October 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Life Sciences5 October 2026
- Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Zoology5 October 2026
- Two years experience in another relevant area5 October 2026
- Two years experience in content development5 October 2026
- Two years experience in curriculum development5 October 2026
- Two years experience in programme implementation5 October 2026
- Two years experience in research5 October 2026
- Two years experience in teaching5 October 2026
- Two years experience in training5 October 2026
- Contract tenure ends31 March 2027
How to apply
- 1
Walk-in
Attend the walk-in interview on 05.10.2026 with the prescribed completed application form. Registration of eligible candidates is from 09:00 A.M. to 09:30 A.M. only. Bring one recent photograph, acceptable ID proof, original certificates and documents, and self-attested photocopies. Candidates working in another organization must also bring a No Objection Certificate.
Board Room, DESM, 1st Floor, Janaki Ammal Block (Science Building), NCERT, Delhi - 110016
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
Selection is through a walk-in interview. Eligible candidates must register within the prescribed registration window and present original documents and supporting evidence for verification.
Eligibility notes
Candidates must possess the prescribed essential educational qualification and, where applicable, essential experience on or before the interview date. Candidates awaiting declaration of the result of the minimum essential qualification on the interview date are not eligible. Experience claimed for SRA eligibility must be supported by verifiable documentary evidence.
Application instructions
Eligible candidates may attend the walk-in interview on 05.10.2026 and submit the prescribed application form. Registration of eligible candidates is from 09:00 A.M. to 09:30 A.M. only, and candidates reporting after 09:30 A.M. will not be registered. Candidates must bring the completed application form, one recent photograph, acceptable ID proof, original certificates and documents, and self-attested photocopies.
Important notes
The engagement is temporary and purely contractual and is limited to the advertised tenure. No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview or joining the position. Candidates working in another organization must produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview. Time spent pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. is not counted toward teaching or research experience for eligibility.
Official documents
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