NCB Recruitment 2026 Notification: 26 Cadre Official Posts at National Council for Cement & Building Materials
The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), an autonomous research body under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has released the NCB Recruitment 2026 notification through Advertisement Number R/01/2026 (01). There are 26 Cadre Official vacancies across Pay Levels 3 to 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — spanning entry-level Hindi Assistant and Admin Assistant roles right up to senior Group Manager (Electrical Engineering) in Pay Level 12. NCB operates at the cutting edge of cement, concrete and building-materials research from its main campus at Ballabgarh, Haryana and units at Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar.
Applications are accepted strictly offline by post to NCB Ballabgarh, with the window open from 15 May 2026 to 04 June 2026. The application fee is Rs 500 per post for General / OBC / EWS candidates; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / women candidates are exempted. This article from GovtJobsAlert.in breaks down the discipline-wise vacancies, eligibility, pay scale, selection process and step-by-step application route — read it carefully before posting your form, because incomplete or late applications will be summarily rejected.
Key Highlights — NCB Recruitment 2026
NCB is the country’s apex research and development body for cement and building materials, with a mandate covering plant operations, energy audits, environmental impact studies, geological mapping and concrete-technology R&D. The Council has units across India and offers a stable autonomous-body career with central government pay scales and benefits.
- Post Name: Cadre Official (Deputy Manager / Manager / Group Manager / Office Assistant / Hindi Assistant / Admin Assistant)
- Total Vacancies: 26 posts
- Pay Scale: Pay Level 3 to 12 (Rs 21,700 to Rs 2,09,200)
- Job Location: Ballabgarh (Haryana); pan-India transfer liability
- Last Date to Apply: 04 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — NCB Recruitment 2026
The 26 posts are spread across multiple levels and disciplines. The summary below covers the major groups; the post-code-wise full table is available in the official notification PDF in the Essential Links section.
| Post / Level | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Level 10) | Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Deputy Manager (Level 10) | Chemistry (PhD) | 4 |
| Deputy Manager (Level 10) | Chemical / Electrical / Env / Geology / Instrumentation | 5 |
| Manager (Level 11) | Chemical / Mechanical / Civil / Chemistry / AI-ML | 8 |
| Group Manager (Level 12) | Electrical Engineering | 1 |
| Office Assistant (Level 6) | Management / Science / Commerce | 1 |
| Hindi Assistant (Level 3) | Graduation + Hindi-English Translation | 1 |
| Admin Assistant (Level 3) | B.A. (Reserved for PwBD-Blind/LV) | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria — NCB Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Each post code has its own qualification requirement. Below is the broad framework — see the official notification PDF for the exact qualification against each post code. For more such options for postgraduates, see our post graduate government jobs listings.
- Engineering posts (Level 10 & 11): Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant discipline (Chemical / Electrical / Civil / Mechanical / Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation) with minimum 60% marks. Level 11 posts may additionally require 3-5 years post-qualification experience and an M.E. / M.Tech in a relevant area.
- Science (M.Sc.) posts: Full-time M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Geology / Applied Geology / Chemistry with minimum 60% marks, plus relevant experience.
- PhD posts: M.Sc. Chemistry + Ph.D. in Chemistry in cement / concrete / construction chemicals / building materials.
- Office Assistant: Full-time post-graduate degree in Management / Science / Commerce with minimum 60% marks PLUS minimum 10 years of experience.
- Hindi Assistant: Graduation with English & Hindi as compulsory subjects + diploma / certificate in Hindi-to-English translation + MS Office proficiency.
- Admin Assistant: B.A. with minimum 60% marks (reserved for PwBD – Blind / Low Vision).
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies by post group, and is calculated as on the closing date of receipt of application (04 June 2026).
- Level 3 (Hindi / Admin Assistant): 25 years
- Level 10 entry posts (Civil / Chemical / Electrical / Instrumentation): 28 years
- Level 10 experienced posts (Env Science / Geology / Chemistry PhD): 32 years
- Level 11 Manager posts: 35 years
- Level 12 Group Manager and Level 6 Office Assistant: 40 years
Age relaxation is admissible as per Government of India rules for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen.
What is the Salary for NCB Recruitment 2026?
The pay structure follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with allowances payable as per NCB rules.
- Level 3 (Hindi / Admin Assistant): Rs 21,700 — Rs 69,100
- Level 6 (Office Assistant): Rs 35,400 — Rs 1,12,400
- Level 10 (Deputy Manager): Rs 56,100 — Rs 1,77,500
- Level 11 (Manager): Rs 67,700 — Rs 2,08,700
- Level 12 (Group Manager): Rs 78,800 — Rs 2,09,200
Selected officials are entitled to DA, HRA, transport allowance, medical facilities and other benefits per NCB / Government of India rules.
What is the Selection Process for NCB Recruitment 2026?
NCB applies a level-tiered selection structure. Refer to our syllabus reference page to start your preparation.
- Up to Level 6 (Hindi / Admin / Office Assistant): Screening → Trade / Skill Test → Competitive Written Examination
- Level 10 and Level 11: Screening → Written Test → Personal Discussion
- Level 12: Screening → Personal Discussion only
- Final selection is subject to Police Verification and Medical Examination by an authorised medical practitioner
The Council reserves the right to set the syllabus, paper structure and language. The written test will be conducted in Hindi and English.
How to Apply for NCB Recruitment 2026?
This is a fully offline application — there is no online apply portal. Applications by email will NOT be accepted.
- Download the Annexure-III application form from the NCB website — link in Essential Links below — and the notification PDF.
- Fill the application in your own handwriting (block letters where required) and affix two recent passport-size colour photographs (duly signed).
- Pay the Rs 500 fee per post via SBI Collect or RTGS / NEFT in favour of “National Council for Cement and Building Materials”; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / women candidates are exempt.
- Attach self-attested copies of all certificates — DOB proof, ID proof, category certificate, all educational certificates and mark-sheets, experience certificates, NOC if employed, and the fee payment receipt (Annexure-I).
- Send the completed application by post / courier so it REACHES NCB Ballabgarh by 04 June 2026, addressed to: The Director General, NCB, 34 KM Stone, Delhi Mathura Road (NH-2), Ballabgarh, Haryana – 121004. Write the advertisement number and post code clearly on the envelope.
Important Dates — NCB Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 15 May 2026 |
| Application Window Opens | 15 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 04 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 04 June 2026 |
| Age Crucial Date | 04 June 2026 |
Application Fees — NCB Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 500 per post |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Nil (Exempted) |
Payment is accepted via SBI Collect Portal or RTGS / NEFT in favour of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials. Separate application and separate fee are required for each post applied. Fees are non-refundable.
Essential Links — NCB Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit NCB Recruitment Page
- Visit NCB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
NCB Cadre Official posts are a stable, technical autonomous-body career with 7th CPC pay scales, defined progression, and exposure to India’s cement and infrastructure research ecosystem. Read every post-code requirement carefully, send a separate form for each post, and ensure the hard copy reaches Ballabgarh well before 04 June 2026. For more such Haryana government jobs and related opportunities, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in. All the best.