CCI Various Post Recruitment 2026 – 148 Vacancies Online Form
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has released a notification for 148 posts across Assistant Manager, Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant positions in 2026. This is a strong central PSU opening for graduates, agriculture graduates, commerce graduates, CA/CMA holders and IT/management professionals who want a government corporation career. The online application window is short — it opened on 09 July 2026 and closes on 24 July 2026, so you should not wait for the last day. If you are eligible for any of these posts, apply through the official portal before the deadline. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, pay and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Name |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | 1 |
| Management Trainee (Marketing) | 8 |
| Management Trainee (Accounts) | 8 |
| Junior Commercial Executive | 50 |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 50 |
| Junior Assistant (General) | 30 |
| Total | 148 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Educational qualification depends on the post you apply for. Assistant Manager (Official Language) needs a Master's degree in Hindi with 50% marks and English at graduation level; Assistant Manager (IT) needs BE/B.Tech (IT/CS), MCA or MBA/PGDM with IT/Systems focus with 50% marks. Management Trainee (Marketing) needs an MBA in Agri Business/Agriculture, and Management Trainee (Accounts) needs a passed CA/CMA. Junior Commercial Executive requires B.Sc Agriculture, Junior Assistant (Accounts) requires B.Com, and Junior Assistant (General) requires a Bachelor's degree in any stream — each with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH). Check the official notification for the exact requirement for your post. |
| Age Limit | The maximum age limit is 32 years for Assistant Manager posts and 30 years for Management Trainee and Junior posts, with a minimum age of 18 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per Cotton Corporation of India recruitment 2026 rules for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen). For the exact upper age, cut-off date and category-wise relaxation, refer to the official notification. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per CCI rules — refer notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 09 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule (refer notification) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,770 |
| SC / ST | ₹590 |
Salary / Pay
The official notification fetched does not state a specific pay scale or pay level, so treat any salary figure as indicative until you check the notification. As a central PSU, CCI typically pays as per its own IDA pay scales plus DA, HRA and other allowances applicable to the grade. For the confirmed pay scale, in-hand salary and allowances for your post, refer to the official CCI notification.
Selection Process
The notification indicates selection is through an examination held as per the CCI schedule, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. Exams are conducted at centres including Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna and Jaipur. The exact stages and marking scheme are not fully detailed in the source, so confirm the complete selection process in the official notification.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the official CCI application portal (cotcorp.org.in / the digialm exam portal linked in the notification). The application window is 09 July 2026 to 24 July 2026, and the fee must also be paid by 24 July 2026. Steps: register with a valid email and mobile number, fill in your personal and educational details, upload your photo, signature and required documents, pay the fee online via debit/credit card or net banking, and submit. Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in CCI Various Post Recruitment 2026?
There are 148 posts in total, including Assistant Manager (2), Management Trainee (16), Junior Commercial Executive (50), Junior Assistant Accounts (50) and Junior Assistant General (30).
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 24 July 2026. Applications opened on 09 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹1,770 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹590 for SC/ST candidates, payable online via debit/credit card or net banking.
What qualification do I need?
It depends on the post — a Bachelor's degree (any stream) for Junior Assistant (General), B.Com for Junior Assistant (Accounts), B.Sc Agriculture for Junior Commercial Executive, and MBA, CA/CMA or relevant PG/degree for Management Trainee and Assistant Manager posts, with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH).
What is the selection process?
Selection is through an examination held as per the CCI schedule at designated centres, followed by document verification. Refer to the official notification for the full process.