NCERT Admit Card 2026 Released for Non-Teaching Recruitment Examination
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has officially issued the admit cards for its highly anticipated non-teaching recruitment examination. This significant development covers Group A, B, and C posts across various levels, marking a crucial step for candidates who applied for the 173 available vacancies.
Admit Card Availability and Download Process
Candidates can now download their hall tickets exclusively through the official NCERT website. The admit cards were released on March 19, 2026, and applicants must log in using their registered credentials to access and download the document. The hall ticket contains essential information including the exact exam date, specific shift timing, and designated examination center details.
Important: All candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card along with valid identification proof to the examination center. Electronic versions on mobile devices will not be accepted.
Examination Schedule and Format
The computer-based test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted over multiple days: March 24, 25, and 27, 2026. The examination will be administered in phases across these three notified days, with candidates assigned specific dates and shifts based on their application details.
This recruitment drive encompasses positions ranging from Level 2 to Level 12, with the CBT serving as the initial screening phase for all candidates.
Vacancy Distribution and Educational Qualifications
The 173 vacancies announced under this recruitment process are distributed across different levels:
- Level 10 to 12: 9 vacancies
- Level 6 to 8: 26 vacancies
- Level 2 to 5: 138 vacancies
Educational qualifications vary significantly for each post and level, with specific requirements detailed in the original recruitment notification. The age limit for applicants is determined based on the particular vacancies, with January 16, 2026, established as the cut-off date for age calculation.
Application Timeline and Key Dates
The recruitment process followed a structured timeline:
- Short Notification Release: December 17, 2025
- Detailed Notification Release: December 24, 2025
- Application Window: December 27, 2025 (9:00 AM) to January 30, 2026 (11:55 PM)
- Final Application Completion: February 2, 2026
- Admit Card Release: March 19, 2026
- CBT Examination Dates: March 24, 25, and 27, 2026
The release of admit cards represents the final administrative step before the commencement of the written examination phase.
Selection Process and Application Fee Structure
The selection methodology includes a written test followed by a skill test, where applicable, depending on specific post requirements. The application fee structure varies based on candidate categories and post levels:
General, OBC, and EWS category applicants were required to pay an application fee ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, depending on the level of posts they applied for.
SC, ST, PWD, and ESM category applicants are completely exempt from paying any application fee. All fee payments, where applicable, had to be made exclusively through online modes during the application window.
With the admit cards now available, candidates are advised to verify all details carefully and prepare thoroughly for the upcoming computer-based examination that will determine their progression in this competitive recruitment process.
