Senior Research Fellow / Senior Research Associate – CIET
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 8
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹40,000 - ₹42,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Computer Science, IT, Education, or English) with minimum 55% marks.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in research or working experience related to development of research tools and report writing.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) is recruiting for 8 Senior Research Fellow / Senior Research Associate positions to support various PAC approved projects. These contractual roles offer a monthly remuneration ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹42,000 for candidates holding a Post Graduate degree with 55% marks and relevant research experience. This recruitment 2026 presents a prestigious opportunity to contribute to national-level educational technology initiatives and digital literacy programs. Successful applicants will engage in high-impact research activities including tool development, data collection, and report writing within a premier NCERT constituent.
- Maximum age limit is 45 years with applicable relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
- The selection process involves a walk-in interview scheduled for June 2, 2026, at the CIET-NCERT premises in New Delhi.
- Employment is strictly on a temporary contractual basis initially valid until March 31, 2027.
- Candidates must submit their applications via the provided QR code link before the deadline of May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
- Remuneration is fixed at ₹42,000 per month for NET/Ph.D. holders and ₹40,000 per month for non-NET candidates.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹42,000 (for NET/Ph.D. holders) or ₹40,000 (for non-NET candidates).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications Walk-in Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Total 8 vacancies; standard Government of India reservation norms apply for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories.
How to Apply
- Scan the QR code provided under the specific post details in the notification to access the application form.
- Fill out the application form before the deadline of 28th May 2026, 12:00 p.m.
- Download and fill the 'Application Format' provided in Annexure-1 of the notification.
- Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date for your specific post.
- Bring original documents (qualifications and experience) and the filled bio-data form to the interview.
- Candidates already in a job must bring a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer.
- Report to Room No. 242, CIET 2nd floor, Chacha Nehru Bhawan, NCERT, New Delhi by 9:00 a.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
The monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹42,000 for NET/Ph.D. qualified candidates and ₹40,000 for non-NET candidates.
Candidates must have a Post Graduate degree with at least 55% marks in a relevant discipline and two years of relevant research experience.
The maximum age limit is 45 years, with relaxations provided as per Government of India norms.
