NCERT LDC Answer Key 2026: NCERT has released the Provisional Answer Key and Objection Management Link for Lower Division Clerk Computer Based Test held on 15th May 2026. A notice issued by the National Council of Educational Research and Training from Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi confirms that the link on the NCERT official portal has been activated for candidates to access their key answers.As per official notification dated 19th May 2026, the objection facility will be operational for three days from 19.05.2026 at 11:30 AM to 21.05.2026 at 11:55 PM. Candidates need to submit objections within the stipulated time, as submissions after the last date will not be considered.Answer Key and Object Window DetailsThe objection management link is hosted on the digital examination platform accessible through the NCERT website. Candidates can check the answer key and challenge any discrepancy by logging into the portal using their credentials. The council has said that all objections must be supported with valid references, and only objections submitted within the stipulated period will be considered.Recruitment Overview and VacanciesNCERT Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025-26 campaign aims to fill 173 posts in various categories. Vacancies include clerks, assistants, lab assistants, multi-tasking staff and other administrative roles. Vacancies are divided into Level 10-12 with 9 posts, Level 6-8 with 26 posts and Level 2-5 with 138 posts. The employment location is All India and applications are processed through the official NCERT portal.Eligibility, Age Limit and Selection ProcessAge limit for applicants is between 18 to 40 years, with relaxation applicable as per government rules. Important date for age calculation is 16 January 2026. The selection is expected to include a written test and skill test depending on the post applied for. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of performance in the recruitment stages as mentioned in the official notification.Application Fee and Important DatesThe application fee varies depending on the pay level, with General, OBC and EWS candidates paying Rs 1500 for Level 10-12 posts, Rs 1200 for Level 06-07 posts and Rs 1000 for Level 05 posts. SC, ST and PWD candidates are exempted from fee. The application process began on 27 December 2025 and closed on 30 January 2026 with extensions granted by the Council.
