The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), a government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, has released a notification for CCI Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 148 vacancies across seven posts on a direct recruitment basis. The advertisement, numbered DR/CCI/2026 and dated 9th July 2026, covers positions ranging from Assistant Manager to Junior Assistant.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for CCI Recruitment 2026 online through the official website. The online registration process opened on 9th July 2026 and will close on 24th July 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment.
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Vacancy Details
CCI Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 148 vacancies across seven posts, as shown below.
| Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 1 |
| 102 | Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | 1 |
| 103 | Management Trainee (Marketing) | 8 |
| 104 | Management Trainee (Accounts) | 8 |
| 105 | Junior Commercial Executive | 50 |
| 106 | Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 50 |
| 107 | Junior Assistant (General) | 30 |
Pay Scale
CCI Recruitment 2026 offers the following IDA pay scales for the respective posts.
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 40,000 – 1,40,000 |
| Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | 40,000 – 1,40,000 |
| Management Trainee (Marketing) | 30,000 – 1,20,000 |
| Management Trainee (Accounts) | 30,000 – 1,20,000 |
| Junior Commercial Executive | 22,000 – 90,000 |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 22,000 – 90,000 |
| Junior Assistant (General) | 22,000 – 90,000 |
Selected candidates will be placed on probation for 12 months from their date of joining. There is also a mandatory service bond requiring candidates to serve a minimum of 3 years in the Corporation after joining, or pay 3 months’ basic pay in lieu of the same.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate applying for CCI Recruitment 2026 must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years as on the date of advertisement. The upper age limit is as follows:
- Assistant Manager (Official Language) and Assistant Manager (Information Technology): 32 years
- Management Trainee (Marketing), Management Trainee (Accounts), Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant (Accounts) and Junior Assistant (General): 30 years
- For posts 105, 106 and 107, employees already working with CCI on a regular or temporary basis are entitled to age relaxation only to the extent of the number of years of service put in with CCI, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria for direct recruitment.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen) are entitled to certain age relaxations; check the official notification (linked below) for complete details.
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Manager (Official Language): Post-graduate degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. The candidate should have studied English as one subject up to graduation and should be well conversant in Hindi. A qualification in Hindi translation and an MBA are added advantages.
- Assistant Manager (Information Technology): BE (IT/ CS), MCA, or MBA/ PGDM with specialisation in IT/ System from a recognised university or institution, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Management Trainee (Marketing): MBA in Agri Business Management or an equivalent Agriculture-related Management degree.
- Management Trainee (Accounts): CA/ CMA.
- Junior Commercial Executive: B.Sc Agriculture from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates).
- Junior Assistant (Accounts): B.Com from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates).
- Junior Assistant (General): Any graduate from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates).
For posts 105, 106 and 107, existing CCI employees (regular or temporary) applying under direct recruitment need only hold any graduate qualification (10+2+3).
Experience
- Assistant Manager (Official Language): Minimum 1 year of experience in an organisation of repute.
- Assistant Manager (Information Technology): Minimum 1 year of experience in a reputed public or private sector organisation, holding a responsible position.
No prior experience is specified for the Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant posts.
Selection Process
Candidates for CCI Recruitment 2026 will be selected through a Computer Based Test followed by document verification. Eligibility will be determined only at the document verification stage, based on the information furnished in the online application.
Exam Pattern
- The written test for all posts under CCI Recruitment 2026 will consist of 120 objective-type MCQs to be attempted in 120 minutes.
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
- The minimum qualifying percentage is 40% for UR/ EWS/ OBC candidates and 35% for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-servicemen candidates.
| Subjects |
|---|
| General English |
| Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
| General Knowledge |
| Computer Proficiency* |
| Subject Knowledge as per vacancies |
- *Computer Proficiency questions are not included for Post 101 (Assistant Manager – Official Language).
- The exact number of questions per section varies slightly by post; candidates should refer to the detailed syllabus given in the official notification for their specific post.
- The examination will be held in the following cities: Mumbai/ Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna and Jaipur.
Documents Required
Candidates applying for CCI Recruitment 2026 need to upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Recent scanned signature
- 10th class certificate/ mark sheet
- 12th class certificate/ mark sheet
- Essential qualification degree certificate
- Additional qualification degree certificate, if any
- Experience certificate, if applicable
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section, and click on the “Recruitment” link on the CCI website.
- Read the advertisement carefully and verify your eligibility for the post.
- Click on “Enter” and fill up the online application form with the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature and required certificates as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee/ intimation charges through the online payment gateway.
- Review the declaration and preview the application form before final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the application and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates can apply for only one post; multiple applications will be summarily rejected. The online application, once submitted, cannot be altered.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees | Intimation Charges | GST (18%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN/ EWS/ OBC | Rs. 1,000/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 270/- | Rs. 1,770/- |
| SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ PwBD | – | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 90/- | Rs. 590/- |
Payment can be made only through online mode, using debit cards, credit cards or net banking via the SBI payment gateway. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Key Dates
| Opening date of online registration | 9th July 2026 |
| Closing date of online registration (last day of fee payment) | 24th July 2026 |
Important Links
CCI Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for candidates looking for Recruitment updates from central Public Sector Undertakings. For more Jobs updates, keep checking Bohikitap regularly.
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