The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), Ministry of Textiles
Last Date: 24/07/2026

The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd has opened applications for 148 posts under Advertisement No. DR/CCI/2026. The notification covers 7 different posts, from Assistant Manager down to Junior Assistant, each with its own qualification and pay scale. Online registration started on July 9, 2026 and closes on July 24, 2026.

CCI Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview 

CCI Recruitment 2026: Quick Intro

The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is a Govt. of India Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Textiles. It steps in whenever kapas prices fall below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and buys directly from growers across markets in cotton growing states, so that farmers are not left at the mercy of a bad season. This 2026 notification opens 148 posts across 7 categories, ranging from specialist Assistant Manager roles that need a postgraduate degree to Junior Assistant posts open to any graduate.

CCI has been conducting recruitment drives regularly, although number of vacancies and post categories have changed from year to year, for example, The 2024 recruitment had 214 posts across a similar spread of categories, while the 2025 cycle was a smaller with 147 seats limited mostly to Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and a Cotton Testing Lab post. This year's 148 vacancies is almost smilar to last year's count in total number, but the mixture of posts is different. Assistant Manager posts are back after being absent in 2025, and the Information Technology specialisation is a new addition that did not exist as a standalone post in the last 2 recruitment cycles.

Vacancy Details

The total 148 seats are distributed across 7 post codes, which are shown below:

Note: Among the 148 total vacancies, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant (Accounts) together account for 100 posts, which is the largest categories in this recruitment. These posts are therefore expected to attract the highest number of applications. In contrast, the Assistant Manager posts have only 1 vacancy each, although such a limited vacancy count is common for specialised management positions.

Category-wise breakup for the three largest posts is below:

Note: within Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant (Accounts), 2 posts each are reserved for PwBD candidates and 7 each for Ex-servicemen and Junior Assistant (General) carries 1 PwBD and 4 Ex-servicemen posts. These are horizontal reservations, so a PwBD or Ex-servicemen candidate can belong to any caste category and still claim this reservation benefit. Recruitment also provide 10% EWS reservation quota which is fixed by the Dept. of Personnel and Training under its January 2019 order, and it applies only if family income and asset conditions are met.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee structure is shown below: 

Note: Payment happens only through the SBI online payment gateway, using debit card, credit card or net banking. Once paid, the fee is not refunded under any circumstance, and also it cannot be adjusted against any future CCI exam. Any bank or transaction charges applicable to the online payment will have to be borne by the candidate separately.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on the date of advertisement and the upper limit depends on the post = Assistant Manager (Official Language) and Assistant Manager (Information Technology) allow candidates up to 32 years, and for Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant posts upper age limit is 30 years. Remember all these limits are calculated as on July 9, 2026, the date of advertisement. The category wise age relaxation are shown below:

Note: Relaxations are cumulative where more than one category applies, but the total age after relaxation cannot cross 47 years for any candidate. EWS candidates get the reservation benefit but no separate age relaxation, since EWS is an income-based category rather than a community-based one. CCI employees who are regular or temporary staff and apply for these posts under direct recruitment get age relaxation only equal to their years of service in CCI, but to claim this benefit, the employee must be working one grade below the post applied for and should have at least one year of service in that lower grade.

Educational Qualification

Qualification requirments for 7 posts are detailed below:

Assistant Manager (Official Language): For this post, candidates must possess a Postgraduate Degree in Hindi with at least 50% marks, and English must have been studied as a subject up to the graduation level, and strong command over Hindi. A qualification in Hindi translation and an MBA both count as added advantages and also minimum one year of experience in a reputed organisation is compulsory.

Assistant Manager (Information Technology): A BE or B.Tech in IT or Computer Science, an MCA, or an MBA/PGDM with an IT or systems specialisation, all with 50% aggregate marks. Knowledge of ERP systems is preferred but not compulsory. This post also needs 1 year of experience in a responsible role at a reputed public or private organisation.

Management Trainee (Marketing): An MBA in Agri Business Management, or an equivalent postgraduate degree in agriculture-related management. No prior work experience is asked for.

Management Trainee (Accounts): A CA or CMA qualification. No prior work experience is asked for.

Junior Commercial Executive: A B.Sc in Agriculture from a recognised university with 50 percent aggregate marks, relaxed to 45 percent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Junior Assistant (Accounts): A B.Com degree with the same 50 percent and 45 percent marks structure as above.

Junior Assistant (General): Any graduate from a recognised university, again with 50 percent aggregate marks and 45 percent for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Note: A separate, easier qualification scenerio exists only for candidates who are already regular or temporary CCI employees applying for Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant (Accounts) or Junior Assistant (General): for them, Bachelor's Degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 education pattern is accepted, irrespective of the stream of study, though the age relaxation condition mentioned earlier still applies.

Selection Process

For every post a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 120 objective questions with the duration 120 minutes is mandatory. Each correct answer is equal to 1 mark, and 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The subject mix within those 120 questions changes by post: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Knowledge are the common topics among all, computer proficiency is added for most posts, and a large 60-question subject knowledge section covers domain topics specific to each post, such as Hindi language and grammar for Assistant Manager (Official Language), computer science fundamentals for Assistant Manager (IT), and cotton-specific agribusiness topics for the Marketing and agriculture-linked posts. You can check the complete details in Annexur - I (page no.17) of the Official notification pdf (available in the Important Links section toward end of the page).
 
> Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 35 percent for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates. Candidates who clear the qualifying mark are shortlisted for document verification, where category, age and qualification certificates are checked against the online application.
 
> There is no interview stage for any of the 7 posts and selection is based on the Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. CCI's last recruitment in 2025 also followed the same two-stage pattern of CBT and document verification without an interview. This means the CBT is the key stage of the recruitment process, as there is no interview to contribute to the final selection. Candidates should therefore focus on performing well in the written examination.

The written test will be conducted in eleven cities: 

Note: Centre allotment is not guaranteed to be the candidate's first preference, and CCI has stated that requests for change of centre, date or time will not be entertained.

Salary, Job Location and Service Conditions

The salary for these posts is based on the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pay scale. Unlike the CDA scale used in central govt. departments, IDA pay revises periodically in line with an industrial price index, which is the standard structure across most central PSUs including CCI. The post wise salary structure is shown below:

> Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India where CCI has a branch or procurement centre, since operations run across cotton growing states through 19 branches and more than 590 market yards. Specifically for Junior Commercial Executive posts candidates may be posted in rural and remote areas, where CCI carries out cotton procurement activities, therefore, Candidates applying for this post should be prepared to work at such locations if selected. Management reserves the right to change the job profile or assign different duties to selected candidates, depending on administrative and organisational requirements.
 
> Every selected candidate serves a probation period of 12 months, and confirmation in service happens only when management communicates it in writing, not automatically after 12 months pass. There is also a mandatory service bond requiring 3 years of service after joining, If a candidate leaves the organisation before completing this period, they will be required to pay an amount equal to 3 months' basic pay.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website at www.cotcorp.org.in
2. Click on the Recruitment link on the homepage
3. Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number, since both fields cannot be changed after registration
4. Fill in personal details, category, educational qualification and experience details in the online form
5. Upload a recent passport-size colour photo between 50 KB and 80 KB, and a scanned signature in the same size range
6. Upload scanned copies of 10th and 12th certificates or marksheets, essential and additional qualification degree certificates, and experience certificate, each between 100 KB and 1000 KB, in JPEG, JPG or PDF format
7. Pay the application fee and intimation charge through the SBI payment gateway using debit card, credit card or net banking
8. Read the declaration carefully and preview the form before final submission
9. Download and save the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference

Note: Once submitted, the application cannot be edited or withdrawn under any circumstance, so do check every field twice before submit.

Required Documents and Important Instructions

Keep these documents ready before starting the Application form:
= recent passport photo and signature scans,
= 10th and 12th marksheets,
= degree certificate for the qualifying degree,
= certificate for any additional qualification claimed,
= and an experience certificate on the employer's letterhead for posts that need work experience,
= Category certificates for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS or PwBD, in the format CCI has prescribed, are needed only at the document verification stage, not while filling the form.
 
A few important instructions for the candidates:
> Work experience is counted only where salary was paid through cheque or NEFT, so experience where salary was paid in cash will not be counted, and proof of the salary credit has to be shown at verification.
> Candidates already working in government, semi-government or PSU roles need a No Objection Certificate from their current employer at verification, without which the candidature will not be considered.
> Mobile phones, smartwatches, pen drives and any electronic device are strictly banned inside the exam hall, even in switched-off mode.
> A candidate can apply for only one post under this recruitment, and If multiple applications are submitted, the recruitment authority will consider only the latest valid application.

> PwBD candidates who need a scribe can bring their own, provided the scribe's qualification is one step below the candidate's own qualification, andand the request for a scribe must be made while submitting the online application and requests made after the application process may not be accepted. Candidates using a scribe will be provided 20 minutes of compensatory time for every hour of the examination, it is also important to note that Eligible PwBD candidates who do not use a scribe will also be granted compensatory time on a pro-rata basis, as per the guidelines specified by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).

These Important points may help you better understand this recruitment:

Different Qualifications for Different Posts

The seven posts in this recruitment have different educational qualifications and eligibility criteria. Candidates should carefully check the requirements for each post, as eligibility for one post does not automatically make them eligible for another. For example, a candidate eligible for Junior Commercial Executive may not be eligible for Junior Assistant (Accounts), and vice versa, because the required qualifications are different. Similarly, the Assistant Manager posts require higher educational qualifications along with the prescribed work experience, making them suitable for experienced candidates rather than fresh graduates. Matching your own qualification to the exact post code before applying. 

Competition Will Be Higher for the Junior Posts

The Junior-level posts are expected to attract the highest number of applications because they have more vacancies and comparatively broader eligibility criteria. Among them, Junior Assistant (General) is open to graduates from any discipline, which makes it accessible to a large number of candidates. Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant (Accounts) require specific educational qualifications, but with 50 vacancies each, they are also expected to see strong competition. In contrast, the Assistant Manager posts have only one vacancy each and require the prescribed higher qualification along with relevant work experience, so, these eligibility conditions naturally limit the number of applicants for these posts.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

How many vacancies are available in CCI Recruitment 2026?

Cotton Corporation of India has announced 148 vacancies this year, spread across seven posts: Assistant Manager (Official Language and IT), Management Trainee (Marketing and Accounts), Junior Commercial Executive, and Junior Assistant (Accounts and General). Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant (Accounts) carry the largest share with 50 seats each.

What is the last date to apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?

The online application window closes on July 24, 2026, and this is also the last date for fee payment. Candidates should submit well before this date since the CCI website disables the link once the deadline passes.

Who is eligible for these CCI posts?

Eligibility depends entirely on the post applied for. A postgraduate Hindi degree or an IT background with an MBA is needed for the two Assistant Manager posts, while Junior Assistant (General) accepts any graduate. Each post carries its own separate qualification, so check the specific criteria before applying.

What is the age limit for CCI Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age is 32 years for both Assistant Manager posts and 30 years for Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant posts, calculated as on July 9, 2026, the date of advertisement.

What qualification is required for CCI recruitment 2026?

Qualifications vary widely across this notification. Assistant Manager (Official Language) needs a Hindi postgraduate degree, Assistant Manager (IT) needs a BE, MCA or MBA in IT, Management Trainee posts need an MBA or CA/CMA, and the remaining posts need B.Sc Agriculture, B.Com or any graduate degree depending on the specific post.

What does the CCI selection process involve?

Selection runs through a Computer Based Test of 120 objective questions in 120 minutes, followed by document verification. No interview stage is mentioned in this notification for any post. Qualifying marks are 40 percent for UR, EWS and OBC candidates and 35 percent for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates.

What is the salary for CCI posts in 2026?

Pay ranges from Rs 22,000 to Rs 90,000 for Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant posts, Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,20,000 for Management Trainee posts, and Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000 for both Assistant Manager posts, all on the IDA pay scale.

What is the application fee for CCI Recruitment 2026?

General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 1,770 including GST, while SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates pay Rs 590, which covers only the intimation charge and GST since their application fee itself is waived.

How to apply online for CCI Recruitment 2026?

Visit www.cotcorp.org.in, open the Recruitment link, register with a valid email and mobile number, fill in personal and educational details, upload the required documents in the specified size range, pay the fee online, and submit before July 24, 2026.

What is the official website for CCI Recruitment 2026?

The official website is www.cotcorp.org.in. All updates on admit cards, exam dates, results and any corrigendum will be published only on this website, so candidates should avoid relying on third-party sources for critical updates.

Is there an interview round in CCI Recruitment 2026?

No. The notification lists only the Computer Based Test and document verification as selection stages for all seven posts. CCI followed this same two-stage pattern in its 2025 recruitment cycle as well.

Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this notification?

No. The notification clearly states that a candidate can apply for only one post, and multiple applications will be summarily rejected. If more than one application is somehow submitted, only the one with the latest registration number is considered.

Conclusion 

We hope the information shared above has helped you understand this recruitment better, now before starting the online application, carefully match your educational qualification and eligibility with the correct post code as the details submitted cannot be changed after final submission, and also you should not forget that the application fee is non-refundable, therefore, selecting the correct post and entering accurate information the first time can help avoid unnecessary mistakes and lose of application fee. Also, keep your scanned photograph, signature, educational certificates, and other required documents ready in the prescribed file format and file size. 

The written examination date has not yet been announced. Therefore, candidates should use this time to prepare thoroughly for the 120-question Computer Based Test (CBT) so that they are ready when the examination schedule is released. Check the official CCI website for updates regarding the admit card, exam city information, and other recruitment announcements, as these will not be sent by post. (you can also bookmark this page and follow our social media handles such as telegram and WhatsApp for quick updates)

This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.