NCERT Syllabus 2026 for LDC, AE, Technician & Other Non-Teaching Posts – Exam Pattern

The NCERT Syllabus 2026 has been released for various Group A, B, and C Non-Teaching posts such as Assistant Engineer, LDC, Technician, Accountant, Cameraman, Computer Operator, Laboratory Assistant, and others. Candidates appearing for the NCERT Non-Academic Direct Recruitment Examination 2026 should thoroughly understand the syllabus and exam pattern to prepare effectively.

In this article, we have provided the complete NCERT Syllabus 2026, exam pattern, selection process, and post-wise syllabus topics for all major posts.

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationNational Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Exam NameNCERT Non-Academic Direct Recruitment Examination
PostsLDC, AE, Technician, Accountant, Cameraman, Computer Operator, Lab Assistant, etc.
Total Vacancies173
Exam ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Question TypeObjective (MCQs)
Negative Marking1/4 mark deducted
Selection ProcessCBT + Interview / Skill Test (as per post)
Official Websitencert.nic.in

The selection process for NCERT non-teaching posts varies depending on the post.

PostsSelection Stages
Superintending Engineer, Production Officer, Business ManagerInterview
Assistant Engineer, Assistant Public Relations OfficerWritten Exam + Interview
Junior Hindi Translator, Cameraman Grade IIWritten Exam + Skill Test
Store Officer, Production Assistant, Technician, Accountant, Computer Operator, Lab AssistantWritten Exam
Film Joiner, Painter, Carpenter, Graphic Assistant, Floor AssistantSkill Test

The NCERT recruitment exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with objective-type questions. Most posts follow a two-section pattern.

FeatureDetails
Mode of ExamComputer-Based Test
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions
SectionsSection A (General), Section B (Technical)
Negative Marking0.25 marks deducted
LanguageEnglish / Hindi
StageSectionsQuestionsMarksDuration
CBTSection A100503 Hours
CBTSection B100100
Interview50
Total200200
StageSectionsQuestionsMarksDuration
CBTSection A100503 Hours
CBTSection B100100
Interview50
Total200200
SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Section A50502.5 Hours
Section B100100
Total150150
SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Section A5050
Section B1001002.5 Hours
Total150150
SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Section A7575
Section B75752.5 Hours
Total150150
StageSectionsQuestionsMarksDuration
CBTSection A50502.5 Hours
CBTSection B100100
Skill Test50

The exam pattern below is same for the following posts:

  • Audio Radio Producer Grade-III
  • TV Producer Grade-III
  • Semi Professional Assistant
  • Senior Proofreader
  • Storekeeper Grade I & II
  • Computer Operator Grade-III
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Senior Library Attendant
SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Section A5050
Section B70702 Hours
Total120120
SectionTopicsQuestionsMarksDuration
Section AEnglish, Comprehension, GA, Current Affairs5050
Section BQuantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge70702 Hours
Total120120

The NCERT Non-Teaching syllabus consists of two main parts:

  • Technical / Domain Section (Section B)
  • General Section (Section A)

The general section evaluates a candidate’s aptitude, language skills, reasoning ability, awareness, and computer knowledge.

General English – Syllabus

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
  • One-Word Substitution
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Cloze Test
  • Para Jumbles

General Hindi – Syllabus

  • वाक्य शुद्धि
  • शब्द ज्ञान
  • पर्यायवाची / विलोम
  • मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
  • अपठित गद्यांश

Reasoning Ability – Syllabus

  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Series (Number & Alphabet)
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Ranking & Order
  • Syllogism
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Logical Puzzles
  • Statement & Conclusion

Quantitative Aptitude – Syllabus

  • Number System
  • Simplification
  • Percentage
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Data Interpretation

General Awareness – Syllabus

  • Indian History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science
  • Awards and Honours
  • Books and Authors
  • Sports
  • Government Schemes
  • Current Affairs

Computer Knowledge – Syllabus

  • Basics of Computers
  • Computer Generations
  • Hardware and Software
  • Operating Systems
  • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Internet and Email
  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Security
  • Storage Devices
  • Database Management System

The technical syllabus varies according to the post. Here is the post wise syllabus for technical posts.

Assistant Engineer – Syllabus

  • Analog & Digital Communication
  • Optical Fiber Communication
  • Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
  • Electronics Devices and Semiconductor Fundamentals
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Satellite Communication
  • Wireless Communication
  • Internet and Web Technologies
  • Cyber Security
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Assistant Public Relations Officer – Syllabus

  • Public Relations Concepts
  • Advertising Principles
  • Marketing Management
  • Media Management
  • PR Research
  • Corporate Communication
  • Digital Media

Senior Accountant / Junior Accountant – Syllabus

  • Auditing
  • Taxation
  • Financial Statements
  • Budgeting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Government Accounting
  • CCS Pension Rules
  • GPF / CPF Rules
  • New Pension Scheme

Store Officer – Syllabus

  • Store Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Procurement Process
  • Stock Verification
  • Record Maintenance
  • Disposal of Stores

Production Assistant – Syllabus

  • Printing Technology
  • Layout and Design
  • Paper Quality and Types
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Costing and Estimation

Professional Assistant – Syllabus

  • Library Science
  • Digital Library
  • Library Cataloguing
  • Library Software
  • Information Retrieval

Cameraman Grade II – Syllabus

  • Types of Cameras
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Photography Basics
  • Composition of Shots
  • White Balance
  • Shutter Speed
  • Video Editing Basics
  • File Formats

Technician Grade-I – Syllabus

  • Electronic Components
  • Communication Systems
  • Audio-Video Equipment
  • Sound Recording Systems
  • Microphones and Loudspeakers
  • Studio Installation
  • Wireless Communication
  • Satellite Broadcasting

Some posts are selected only through skill tests. Here is the skill required for these specific posts.

Set Designer – Required Skills

  • Design Elements
  • Color Theory
  • Set Planning

Graphic Assistant – Required Skills

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Typography
  • Layout Design

Film Assistant – Required Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Animation Basics
  • Post-Production Tools

Carpenter – Required Skills

  • Wood Types
  • Carpentry Tools
  • Set Construction

Lightman – Required Skills

  • Lighting Equipment
  • Studio Lighting Techniques

Candidates preparing for the NCERT recruitment exam should download the official NCERT Syllabus 2026 PDF to understand the complete post-wise syllabus and exam pattern.

Is there negative marking in the NCERT posts exams?

Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/4th for every wrong answer.

Is NCERT Non-Teaching posts exam CBT or Offline?

Most of the posts have a CBT exam while some posts like Set Designer, Graphic Assistant etc. are only filled by Skill Test.

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