The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, has released the CCI Recruitment 2026 Notification for 148 vacancies across various managerial and executive positions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 9 July 2026 to 24 July 2026. The recruitment will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and other post-specific stages.
CCI Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI)
Advertisement Number
DR/CCI/2026
Total Vacancies
148
Job Location
Across India
Application Mode
Online
Online Registration Starts
09 July 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply
24 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
Selection Process
CBT, Document Verification & Medical/Skill Test (where applicable)
A total of 148 vacancies has been announced under the recruitment drive.
Post
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
UR
Backlog
Total
101
Assistant Manager (Official Language)
–
–
–
–
1
–
1
102
Assistant Manager (Information Technology)
–
–
–
–
1
–
1
103
Management Trainee (Marketing)
2
1
2
1
1
OBC – 1
8
104
Management Trainee (Accounts)
1
–
2
1
1
ST – 3
8
105
Junior Commercial Executive
7
4
14
5
20
–
50
106
Junior Assistant (Accounts)
7
4
14
5
20
–
50
107
Junior Assistant (General)
5
2
8
3
11
ST – 1
30
Total
22
11
40
15
54
6
148
Who is Eligible for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Before applying, candidates must meet the educational qualifications and age criteria for the respective position. The eligibility criteria for the position are listed below.
Post
Qualification
Experience
Assistant Manager (Official Language)
Postgraduate in Hindi (minimum 50%) with English up to graduation
Minimum 1 year
Assistant Manager (IT)
BE (IT/CS), MCA, or MBA/PGDM (IT/Systems) with 50% marks
Minimum 1 year
Management Trainee (Marketing)
MBA in Agri Business Management/Agriculture-related Management
Not Required
Management Trainee (Accounts)
CA/CMA
Not Required
Junior Commercial Executive
B.Sc. Agriculture (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Not Required
Junior Assistant (Accounts)
B.Com (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Not Required
Junior Assistant (General)
Any Graduate (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Not Required
Age Limit
Post
Maximum Age
Assistant Manager
32 Years
Other Posts
30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Salary
Post
Pay Scale
Assistant Manager
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
Management Trainee
As per CCI rules
Junior Commercial Executive
As per CCI pay structure
Junior Assistant
As per CCI pay structure
Overall salary packages range approximately from ₹22,000 to ₹90,000+ per month, depending on the post and allowances.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Skill Test (if applicable)
Cotton Corporation of India Exam Pattern
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for CCI Recruitment 2026 contains 120 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark, making a total of 120 marks. Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete the examination. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The question paper includes four common aptitude sections along with one section dedicated to Professional Knowledge relevant to the post applied for.
Group A – Assistant Manager (Official Language) & Assistant Manager (IT)
Section
Topics
Questions
Marks
Unit-I
General English
15
15
Unit-II
Reasoning
15
15
Unit-III
Quantitative Aptitude
15
15
Unit-IV
General Knowledge
15
15
Unit-V
Subject Knowledge (Hindi / IT as per post)
60
60
Total
120
120
Group B – Management Trainee (Marketing & Accounts), Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant (Accounts)
Section
Topics
Questions
Marks
Unit-I
General English
10
10
Unit-II
Reasoning
10
10
Unit-III
Quantitative Aptitude
15
15
Unit-IV
General Knowledge
10
10
Unit-V
Computer Proficiency
15
15
Unit-VI
Subject Knowledge (Marketing / Accounts / Agriculture / Commerce as per post)
60
60
Total
120
120
Group C – Junior Assistant (General)
Section
Topics
Questions
Marks
Unit-I
General English
20
20
Unit-II
Reasoning
20
20
Unit-III
Quantitative Aptitude
25
25
Unit-IV
General Knowledge
25
25
Unit-V
Computer Proficiency
30
30
Total
120
120
Salary Structure of Cotton Corporation of India 2026
Selected candidates for CCI Recruitment 2026 will be offered a competitive salary package based on their post and pay level. The post-wise pay scale is mentioned below.
Post
Pay Scale
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
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹1,770
SC / ST / PwBD
₹590
The fee includes applicable GST and processing charges.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
07–08 July 2026
Online Application Starts
09 July 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply
24 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
24 July 2026
Admit Card
To be Announced
CBT Exam Date
To be Announced
How to Apply
Click on Apply Online link below.
Open the Recruitment/Career section.
Click on CCI Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. DR/CCI/2026).
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is CCI Recruitment 2026?
CCI Recruitment 2026 is the latest recruitment drive by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to fill 148 vacancies for various managerial, executive, and assistant-level posts across India.
2. How many vacancies are available in CCI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 148 vacancies have been announced under CCI Recruitment 2026.
3. What is the advertisement number for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The advertisement number is DR/CCI/2026.
4. When does the online application for CCI Recruitment 2026 start?
The online application process begins on 9 July 2026.
5. What is the last date to apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 24 July 2026.
6. What are the educational qualifications required for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The required qualifications vary by post and include Graduate, B.Com, B.Sc. Agriculture, MBA, CA, CMA, B.E./B.Tech, MCA, and Master’s Degree in relevant disciplines.
7. What is the age limit for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is generally 30 years for most posts and 32 years for Assistant Manager posts. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
8. What is the selection process for CCI Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Skill Test (where applicable)
9. What is the application fee for CCI Recruitment 2026?
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,770
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹590
10. What is the salary offered under CCI Recruitment 2026?
Depending on the post, the salary ranges from approximately ₹22,000 per month for junior-level positions to ₹1,40,000 per month for Assistant Manager posts, along with applicable allowances.
11. Where can I apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official Cotton Corporation of India website during the application period.
12. Is there any negative marking in the CCI Recruitment 2026 exam?
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the latest exam pattern and details regarding negative marking, if applicable.
13. Can final-year students apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Only candidates who possess the required educational qualifications on or before the prescribed cut-off date mentioned in the official notification are eligible to apply.
14. What documents are required while applying for CCI Recruitment 2026?
Applicants generally need:
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Educational certificates
Identity proof
Category/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Other documents specified in the official notification.
15. When will the CCI Recruitment 2026 admit card be released?
The admit card release date has not been announced yet. It will be published on the official CCI website before the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
