The National Council of Educational Research and Training has officially announced the NCERT Group A-B- C Exam Date 2026 for the recruitment of non-teaching staff at different levels. The recruitment has a total of 173 seats in different categories including Level 10–12 along with Level 6–8 and Level 2–5 posts. The start date of the application process for these posts was 27/December/2025 which ended on 02/February/2026 through online application mode. The applicants who submitted their forms on time can now appear for the computer-based examination-which will be held on 24 March- 25 March and 27/March/2026. It includes: several stages such as a CBT exam – skill test – interview for selected posts – document verification and medical examination.
- 1 Overview of Recruitment:
- 2 Admit Card Publication:
- 3 Key events related to the procedure:
- 4 Jobs Distribution at Different Levels:
- 5 Details about Fee:
- 6 Details about eligibility:
- 7 Stages of Selection:
- 8 Steps to Check Exam Date 2026:
- 9 Format of exam:
- 10 Frequently Asked Questions:
- 11 Q1. On which date will the exam for the candidates who are applying for the National Council of Educational Research and Training be conducted?
- 12 Q2. How many seats are currently available in the National Council of Educational Research and Training for students who are eligible?
- 13 Q3. When will the admit card for the National Council of Educational Research and Training exam be published online?
- 14 Important Links:
Overview of Recruitment:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment head | NCERT |
| Post Name | Non-Teaching Group A, B, C |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025/Non-Academic |
| Total positions | 173 seats |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | NOTIFICATIONS |
| Official Website | https://centralbank.bank.in/ |
Admit Card Publication:
The selected applicants will soon be able to download the hall ticket from the official recruitment website. All the important details regarding the exam will be on the admit card such as the exam centre and reporting time along with instructions and the exam shift for candidates. It is expected that the hall ticket will be released a few days before the examination dates. The printed copy of the admit card along with identity proof should be with the students on the exam day.
Key events related to the procedure:
Candidates should be aware of the key events that are related to the process. Below are the important events for the process.
| Programme | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date | 27/December/2025 |
| Deadline | 02/February/2026 |
| Deadline for fee payment | 02/February/2026 |
| Exam Due Date | 24 – 25 – 27/March/2026 |
| Admit Card Publication | Before Exam |
Jobs Distribution at Different Levels:
This recruitment process includes jobs across different levels under the non-academic staff category:
| Job Level | Number of Positions |
|---|---|
| Level 10–12 | 9 |
| Level 6–8 | 26 |
| Level 2–5 | 138 |
Details about Fee:
The fee varies according to the position level applied for by the candidate.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General-EWS-OBC (Level 10–12) | Rs. 1500 |
| General-EWS-OBC (Level 6–8) | Rs. 1200 |
| General-EWS-OBC (Level 2–5) | Rs. 1000 |
| SC-ST-PH-ESM | No Fee |
Details about eligibility:
The following eligibility criteria should be fulfilled by the applicants as per the official notification.
1. Candidates should have a graduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised university and some positions require an engineering degree or specialised qualification.
2. The age limit is set according to recruitment rules as per the official advertisement.
3. According to the government guidelines the reserved category has age relaxation.
Stages of Selection:
The recruitment process consists of many stages designed to meet the suitability of candidates for the advertised posts: First a computer-based test is conducted which is followed by a skill test for the specific position after which an interview is conducted if applicable. Then verification of documents is done for the selected candidates. At last the candidates are medically examined.
Steps to Check Exam Date 2026:
All the applicants who have registered for the recruitment can find the exam schedule through the official website using their login details:
- Go to the official NCERT – recruitment website https://centralbank.bank.in/ and find the notification about the recruitment exam schedule.
- Click on the link that mentions the exam date notice and enter the registration no./roll number along with the password/DOB.
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification if required and then submit all the details to check the exam schedule and also to download the notice.
Format of exam:
The computer-based testing will conduct the written examination for the recruitment. The CBT exam is made to assess the applicants’ knowledge and aptitude related to the applied position. The recruitment exam question paper may include sections such as general awareness with reasoning ability along with subject knowledge and basic computer skills depending on the position level.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. On which date will the exam for the candidates who are applying for the National Council of Educational Research and Training be conducted?
Ans. According to the official the examination is scheduled to take place on 24 and 25 March and 27/March/2026
Q2. How many seats are currently available in the National Council of Educational Research and Training for students who are eligible?
Ans. There are a total of 173 positions that are available at different pay levels which include posts under Level 10–12 along with Level 6– 8 and Level 2– 5 positions.
Q3. When will the admit card for the National Council of Educational Research and Training exam be published online?
Ans. The admit card will be published a few days before the exam and all the applicants can download it from the official recruitment website by using their login details.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | English | Hindi |
| Download the syllabus. | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://centralbank.bank.in/ |