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Author :
Shilpa Nigam |
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has released its highly anticipated recruitment notification for 2026, opening doors for government job aspirants across the country. CCI is inviting online applications to fill 148 vacancies for various administrative and technical positions, including Junior Assistant, Junior Commercial Executive, and Management Trainee.
The official online application window opens on July 9, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until the closing deadline on August 13, 2026. Interested candidates can review the eligibility criteria and apply directly through the official website at cotcorp.org.in.
The 148 available posts are distributed across multiple disciplines to attract talent from management, agriculture, and commerce backgrounds:
Junior Commercial Executive: 81 Posts
Management Trainee (Marketing): 6 Posts
Management Trainee (Accounts): 6 Posts
Junior Assistant & Clerical Roles: Remaining Posts
Candidates must meet specific educational benchmarks as of the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification:
Junior Assistant: A graduation degree from a recognised university with basic computer knowledge.
Junior Commercial Executive: B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
Management Trainee (Accounts): CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com.
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age. Upper age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates as per the Government of India guidelines.
The selection structure is designed to filter top talent through three systematic stages:
Written Examination (CBT): A computer-based test focusing on general aptitude and core subject knowledge.
Document Verification: Verification of academic credentials and category certificates.
Medical Examination: Final medical fitness clearance before formal appointment.
Successful candidates selected for Junior Assistant and Junior Commercial Executive roles will receive a competitive monthly salary structured under the INR 22,000 to INR 90,000 pay scale. Management Trainee officers will scale between INR 30,000 and INR 1,20,000 per month.
The mandatory application fee must be processed online via credit card, debit card, or net banking:
General / EWS / OBC Candidates: INR 1,500
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD Candidates: INR 500
Candidates are advised to print a copy of their submitted application form and fee payment receipt for future reference during document verification.