National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released the NCERT LDC Post Answer Key 2026 on its official website for the recruitment of Non-Teaching LDC posts under Group A B C Examination 2026. The total number of posts is 173 across various levels including Level 10-12, Level 06-08, and Level 02-05. The LDC exam was held on 15 May 2026 while other post exams took place on 24, 25, 27 March 2026 and 27, 28 April 2026. The last date to submit the application form was 02 February 2026. Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories have to pay application fees ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1500 depending on the post level while SC, ST, PH, and ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment. The age limit is between 27 to 50 years as on 02 February 2026 with age relaxation as per NCERT rules. The selection process includes written exam, interview if applicable, skill test if applicable, document verification, and medical examination. Candidates can check the answer key by logging in with enrollment number, registration number, or date of birth. The direct links for answer key, admit card, and notification are provided below for easy access.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
27 December 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
02 February 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
02 February 2026 |
| Exam Date |
24, 25, 27 March 2026 |
| Admit Card |
19 March 2026 |
| Other Post Exam Date |
27, 28 April 2026 |
| Admit Card |
23 April 2026 |
| Answer Key |
30 April 2026 |
| LDC Admit Card |
12 May 2026 |
| LDC Exam Date |
15 May 2026 |
| Answer Key |
19 May 2026 Available Now |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS (Level 10-12 Post) |
₹ 1500/- |
| Gen / OBC / EWS (Level 06-07 Post) |
₹ 1200/- |
| Gen / OBC / EWS (Level 05-05 Post) |
₹ 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PH / ESM (For All Posts) |
₹ 0/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
N/A |
| Maximum Age |
27 – 50 Years |
| Age Relaxation |
As per NCERT regulations |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Level 10-12 |
09 |
| Level 06-08 |
26 |
| Level 02-05 |
138 |
| Total |
173 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| Written Exam |
Yes |
| Interview |
If Applicable |
| Skill Test |
If Applicable |
| Document Verification |
Yes |
| Medical Examination |
Yes |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official website of NCERT |
| 2 |
Go to Recruitment or Latest Notifications section |
| 3 |
Click on NCERT LDC Answer Key 2026 link |
| 4 |
Select Question Paper Set / Code and Exam Shift |
| 5 |
Enter Registration Number / Roll Number, Password / Date of Birth and Captcha Code |
| 6 |
Click on Login / Submit |
| 7 |
Download the PDF file and take printout if needed |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the NCERT LDC Answer Key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key is released after the examination.
Q: Who releases the NCERT LDC Answer Key?
A: The answer key is released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
Q: Where can I check the answer key?
A: Candidates can check it on the official NCERT website under the Recruitment or Latest Notifications section.
Q: What is the official website for NCERT?
A: The official website for NCERT is https://ncert.nic.in/vacancies.php?ln=en.
