Assistant Editor Recruitment at NCERT 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism, with editing as a subject.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in editing, producing, planning, and supervising publications, especially school textbooks, monographs, and reports, in a responsible capacity.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) is inviting applications for 2 Assistant Editor positions within its Department of Education in Languages. This role offers a remuneration of ₹56,000 per month and requires a Bachelor's degree along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced editing professionals to contribute to the "E-Magazine Sapnon Ki Udaan" project.
- The engagement for Assistant Editor is on a purely temporary basis, initially until March 31, 2027, with a high likelihood of extension.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism.
- A minimum of five years of experience in editing, producing, planning, and supervising publications is essential for this role.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years, with relaxations for retired government personnel up to 65 years.
- Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Urdu, along with knowledge of modern printing and online editing techniques, is highly desirable.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration for the Assistant Editor position is ₹56,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
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How to Apply
- Candidates must submit their application through online mode via e-mail to delassistanteditorsku@gmail.com.
- The last date for submission of the application is 04.10.2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Complete applications along with supporting documents should be sent to the given email ID before the scheduled date and time.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring their original certificates/testimonials along with self-attested photocopies of each related document/certificate for verification at the time of interview.
- One passport size photograph is also required at the time of interview.
- Candidates already employed must forward their applications through their employers or submit a "No Objection Certificate".
Frequently Asked Questions
The remuneration for the Assistant Editor position is ₹56,000 per month.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing/Mass Communication/Journalism, with editing as one of the subjects.
The maximum age limit is 45 years. For retired government personnel, the age limit is 65 years, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.
