Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has released the official CWC Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. CWC/1-Manpower/DR/Rectt/2026/01. The corporation has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 327 vacancies across Assistant Manager and Junior Executive cadres.
The online registration window for CWC Recruitment 2026 opened on 17th October 2026 and will remain active until 15th November 2026 on the official portal at cewacor.nic.in. Candidates seeking central government and PSU jobs can review the post-wise vacancy distribution, educational qualifications, exam pattern, and application procedure below.
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| Advertisement Number | CWC/1-Manpower/DR/Rectt/2026/01 |
| Post Names | Assistant Manager and Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 327 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 17th October 2026 to 15th November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Test, Document Verification, and Interview (Post-wise) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | cewacor.nic.in |
Also read: Latest Central Government and PSU Recruitment Notifications
CWC Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Breakdown
Central Warehousing Corporation has announced a total of 327 vacancies across eight distinct post codes in the current recruitment cycle, including regular and backlog openings. Horizontal reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) are also earmarked within the respective categories.
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Backlog | Total |
| Assistant Manager (General) | 28 | 07 | 23 | 09 | 03 | 00 | 70 |
| Assistant Manager (Technical) | 25 | 06 | 16 | 09 | 04 | 00 | 60 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 05 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 10 |
| Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Civil | 10 | 02 | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 (SC) | 22 |
| Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Electrical | 03 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| Junior Executive (General) | 34 | 07 | 21 | 11 | 05 | 00 | 78 |
| Junior Executive (Technical) | 32 | 07 | 26 | 07 | 06 | 00 | 78 |
| Total | 140 | 30 | 97 | 39 | 20 | 01 | 327 |
In addition to vertical category reservations, 11 vacancies in Junior Executive (General) and 11 vacancies in Junior Executive (Technical) are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen. Furthermore, 19 total vacancies across various posts (including 5 backlog vacancies) are reserved for PwBD candidates.
Eligibility Criteria of CWC Recruitment 2026
Applicants applying for CWC Recruitment 2026 must hold the required educational certificates and meet the age criteria as on the closing date of registration, which is 15th November 2026. Candidates appearing in their final year or final semester examinations are not eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification and Experience
Each post code requires specific academic credentials from a recognised university or institution approved by Government of India regulatory bodies. Only regular post-qualification work experience is counted for the Finance cadre, and articleship periods are excluded.
| Post Code | Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualification | Required Experience |
| 01 | Assistant Manager (General) | Two years Post Graduation Degree/ Post Graduation Diploma in any discipline | Nil |
| 02 | Assistant Manager (Technical) | B.Tech/ B.E. in Agriculture/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology Management/ Biotechnology | Nil |
| 03 | Assistant Manager (Finance) | Graduate in Commerce with 3 years experience in Finance and Accounting OR Graduate in any discipline with CA Inter/ CMA Inter | 3 Years (for B.Com) / Nil (for CA/ CMA Inter) |
| 04 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Civil | B.E./ B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Nil |
| 05 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Electrical | B.E./ B.Tech in Electrical OR Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Nil |
| 06 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical | B.E./ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | Nil |
| 07 | Junior Executive (General) | Graduate in any discipline with working knowledge in Computer applications and MS Office | Nil |
| 08 | Junior Executive (Technical) | B.Sc. in Agriculture/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Food Science/ Chemistry with working knowledge in Computer applications and MS Office | Nil |
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age limit for all advertised posts is 18 years, and the maximum age limit for Unreserved candidates is 28 years as on 15th November 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 16th November 1998 and not later than 15th November 2008 (both days inclusive).
Upper age relaxation is provided to reserved categories in accordance with Government of India norms, subject to an overall cumulative ceiling of 55 years:
- Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
- Other Backwards Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years (13 years for PwBD-OBC and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ ST)
- Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers (Post Codes 01 to 06): 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Post Codes 07 and 08): Actual military service deducted from actual age plus 3 years (6 years for OBC and 8 years for SC/ ST)
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
- Departmental CWC Candidates: Relaxed, provided the employee has at least 5 years of service remaining
CWC Pay Scale and Service Bond
Selected candidates will be placed on Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay scales along with perks such as Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Performance Related Pay, and medical facilities. At the time of joining, newly appointed employees must execute a service bond committing to serve the corporation for a minimum period of 2 years.
| Post Cadre | IDA Pay Scale | Service Bond Amount | Minimum Bond Period |
| Assistant Manager | Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,40,000/- (E-1) | Rs. 1,00,000/- | 2 Years |
| Junior Executive | Rs. 29,000/- to Rs. 93,000/- (S-V) | Rs. 50,000/- | 2 Years |
CWC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection methodology for CWC Recruitment 2026 varies by cadre. For Assistant Manager posts (Post Codes 01 to 06), selection is based on an Online Examination followed by Document Verification and a Personal Interview. For Junior Executive posts (Post Codes 07 and 08), final selection is based purely on the marks secured in the Online Examination, subject to qualifying in Document Verification.
| Post Cadre | Selection Stages | Shortlisting Ratio | Interview Marks | Final Merit Weightage |
| Assistant Manager | Online Test + Document Verification + Interview | 1:5 | 30 Marks | 85:15 (Online Exam: Interview) |
| Junior Executive | Online Test + Document Verification | 1:3 | Not Applicable | 100% Online Exam Marks |
Document Verification and Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted in Delhi. For the Assistant Manager interview carrying 30 marks, the minimum qualifying threshold is 50% for UR and EWS candidates, 45% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
CWC Online Exam Pattern 2026
The CWC online examination carries 202 questions for a maximum of 230 marks across a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Every objective section is separately timed, and a negative marking penalty of one-fourth (0.25) of the assigned marks applies to each wrong answer.
Assistant Manager (General) Exam Pattern
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 60 | 60 | Hindi and English | 50 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | English | 25 Minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude | 60 | 60 | Hindi and English | 50 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | Hindi and English | 25 Minutes |
| Language and Comprehension Abilities (Descriptive Test) | 02 | 30 | English | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 202 | 230 | Bilingual / English | 180 Minutes |
Assistant Manager (Technical, Finance, and Engineering) Exam Pattern
This exam structure applies to Post Codes 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06.
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| Professional/ Subject Knowledge | 60 | 60 | Hindi and English | 55 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | Hindi and English | 20 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | English | 25 Minutes |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 30 | 30 | Hindi and English | 25 Minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | Hindi and English | 25 Minutes |
| Language and Comprehension Abilities (Descriptive Test) | 02 | 30 | English | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 202 | 230 | Bilingual / English | 180 Minutes |
Junior Executive (General) Exam Pattern
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 50 | English | 45 Minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | Hindi and English | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | Hindi and English | 25 Minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | English | 35 Minutes |
| Language and Comprehension Abilities (Descriptive Test) | 02 | 30 | English | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 202 | 230 | Bilingual / English | 180 Minutes |
Junior Executive (Technical) Exam Pattern
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| Subject Knowledge | 65 | 65 | Hindi and English | 55 Minutes |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 40 | English | 25 Minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Hindi and English | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | Hindi and English | 15 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | English | 25 Minutes |
| Language and Comprehension Abilities (Descriptive Test) | 02 | 30 | English | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 202 | 230 | Bilingual / English | 180 Minutes |
Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying score of 40% for Unreserved and 35% for OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in both the Professional/ Subject Knowledge test (wherever applicable) and the Descriptive Test.
Examination Centres in Northeast and Across India
The single-tier online examination will be conducted across major cities in all states and union territories. In Northeast India, designated test centres include Guwahati, Jorhat, and Silchar for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, Agartala for Tripura, and Shillong, Dimapur, Imphal, Churachandpur, and Kohima for Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
Candidates from eastern and northern states can also opt for centres in Kolkata, Siliguri, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Delhi NCR, Lucknow, and Chandigarh. Aspirants looking for regional and state-level openings can browse the latest recruitment notifications on our portal.
How to apply?
Follow these steps to complete the CWC Recruitment 2026 online form:
- Visit the official Central Warehousing Corporation website at cewacor.nic.in.
- Click on the link titled Career @CWC (Direct Recruitment)-2026 and select the option to apply online for Advertisement No. 2026/01.
- Select “Click here” for New Registration and enter your full name (matching your Class 10 mark sheet), mobile number, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in to enter your personal, category, and academic details, and capture your live photograph.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the mandatory handwritten declaration stating: “I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
- Preview the completed application form to verify all entries, as no modifications are permitted after clicking Complete Registration.
- Pay the applicable fee online via the payment tab and print the generated e-Receipt and final application form for future reference.
CWC Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | Total Fees |
| Unreserved (UR), EWS, and OBC | Rs. 850/- | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1,350/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Women | Nil | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 500/- |
Key Dates
| Notification Release Date: | 17th October 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 17th October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 15th November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 15th November 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Educational Qualification | 15th November 2026 |
| Download of Online Exam Call Letters | Around 21 days before the examination |
| Online Examination Date | To be intimated later on the website |
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF |
| Online Application Portal |
| Central Warehousing Corporation – Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CWC Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms and pay the application fee for CWC Recruitment 2026 until 15th November 2026 on cewacor.nic.in.
Is there an interview for CWC Junior Executive posts?
No, there is no interview for Junior Executive (General) and Junior Executive (Technical) posts. Selection for Post Codes 07 and 08 is based solely on Online Test marks followed by Document Verification.
Can final-year graduation students apply for CWC Recruitment 2026?
No, candidates appearing in their final year or final semester are not eligible to apply. Applicants must possess their final mark sheets and degree certificates on or before 15th November 2026.
What is the negative marking in the CWC Online Examination?
One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted as a penalty for every wrong answer marked in the objective tests, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.
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