NCERT Non‑Academic Group A, B & C 2026 Answer Key and LDC Answer Key
Short Information
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 24-27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| LDC Exam Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Application Begin | 27/12/2025 |
| Admit Card Available | 19/03/2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 01/04/2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 16/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 16/01/2026 |
Application Fee
| SC / ST | 0/- |
|---|---|
| For Level | 2-5 :- 1000/- for each post. |
| PH Candidates | 0/- |
Age Limit
NCERT Group A, B, C Notification 2025: Age Limit Details Minimum Age : 18 Years Maximum Age: 27-50 Years (Post Wise) Age Relaxation Extra as per National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT 01/2025 Examination Rules .
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Important Dates Application Begin :27/12/2025 Last Date for Apply Online : 16/01/2026 Pay Exam Fee Last Date :16/01/2026 Exam Date : 24-27 March 2026 Admit Card Available : 19/03/2026 Answer Key Available : 01/04/2026 LDC Exam Date : 15/05/2026 | Application Fee General UR / OBC / EWS : For Level: 10-12 :– 1500/- for each post. For Level: 6 – 7 :- 1200/-for each post. For Level: 2-5 :- 1000/- for each post. SC / ST : 0/- PH Candidates : 0/- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Pay Offline Through E Challan | - |
| NCERT Non Academic | 173 | 10+2 Intermediate / Degree / Diploma in Related Trade. For Post Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification. |
Full Details
Overview
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued the notification for Non‑Academic recruitment under Group A, Group B and Group C posts for the year 2026. The selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT) and a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) test.
Vacancy Details
- Total posts: 173 (Non‑Academic Group A, B & C)
Eligibility
Candidates must have at least a 10+2 intermediate qualification, a degree or a diploma in a relevant trade. Specific eligibility criteria for each post are mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: 27‑50 years (varies post‑wise).
Relaxation as per NCERT 01/2025 Examination Rules.
Application Fee
- General/UR/OBC/EWS – Level 10‑12: ₹1,500 per post
- Level 6‑7: ₹1,200 per post
- Level 2‑5: ₹1,000 per post
- SC/ST/PH: No fee
Fees can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or offline through E‑Challan.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 27 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 January 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 16 January 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 24‑27 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 19 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 01 April 2026 |
| LDC Exam Date | 15 May 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NCERT website: https://ncert.nic.in/
- Click on the “Apply Online” link: Apply Online
- Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the applicable exam fee using your preferred payment mode.
- Submit the application and note down the generated registration number for future reference.
Download Links
- Admit Card: Download Admit Card
- Answer Key: Download Answer Key
- LDC Admit Card: Download LDC Admit Card
- LDC Answer Key: Download LDC Answer Key
- Exam Notice (CBT): View CBT Notice
- Notification PDF: Read Full Notification
- LDC Exam Notice: View LDC Notice
- Answer Key Objection Notice: Objection Guidelines
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official NCERT notification before proceeding.