Here are the details of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Recruitment 2025 – Walk-in for 39 Assistant Editor / Proof Reader Posts as per available sources. You should verify the official PDF notification on NCERT’s website for full accuracy.
Organisation & Posts
Organisation: NCERT.
Posts:
Assistant Editor – 22 posts
Proof Reader – 17 posts
Total vacancies: 39.
Mode: Walk-in interview.
Important Dates
Walk-in date for Assistant Editor: 15-11-2025.
Walk-in date for Proof Reader: 16-11-2025.
(Check the notification for reporting time, venue, check-in window)
Eligibility / Qualification & Experience
Assistant Editor:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
Post Graduate Diploma in Book Publishing / Mass Communication / Journalism, where editing is one of the subjects.
At least 5 years’ experience in editing, producing/planning and supervising publications especially school textbooks, monographs and reports, in a responsible capacity.
Knowledge of books production techniques, modern printing process, typography, proficiency in English/Hindi/Urdu.
Proof Reader:
Bachelor’s degree in English or Hindi or Urdu.
At least 1 year experience of proof-reading of textbooks in a printing or publishing organisation as copy holder/proof reader.
Age limit: Up to 45 years (for reporting summary).
Remuneration / Pay
Assistant Editor: ₹ 80,000/- per month (consolidated) (as per summary)
Proof Reader: ₹ 37,000/- per month (consolidated) (as per summary)
. Selection Process & Mode
Mode: Walk-in interview + likely skill test/document verification.
Venue: Publication Division, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi (for earlier interviews) – check notification for this cycle.
Documents to bring: Originals + photocopies of qualification, experience, age proof, registration (if required), publications etc as may be called for.
How to Apply / Participate
Since this is a walk-in exercise, you don’t “submit” a typical online form; you report in person on the given date with required documents.
Arrive early at the venue, complete registration/screening, then attend the skill test/interview as per schedule.
Check the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in) under “Vacancies / Non-Academic Staff” for the exact advertisement PDF.
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before attending.
Key Points & Tips
Because there are only 39 posts, competition will be moderate to high — ensure your experience and qualification match the “Assistant Editor” or “Proof Reader” role.
For Assistant Editor role: Highlight any editorial experience (textbooks, publications), knowledge of printing/typography and proficiency in relevant language(s).
For Proof Reader: Demonstrable proof-reading/editing experience in publishing; strong command over language (English/Hindi/Urdu).
Bring a neatly compiled CV/resume, copies of all certificates and experience letters, proof of age, and any published work if applicable.
Ensure you are within the age limit (max ~45 years) and check whether any age-relaxation applies for reserved categories.
Read the full notification to check contract duration, whether travel allowance is provided for attending, and if there are any special conditions (e.g., probation, bond).
Keep a watch for any updates or corrigendum on the NCERT website.