Cotton Corporation of India Opens 143 Vacancies — Here's Everything You Need to Know
The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, has released a fresh recruitment notification (Advt No. DR/CCI/2026) for 143 posts across seven categories. If you're eyeing a government job in agri-marketing, finance, IT, or general administration, here's the breakdown.
Who Is CCI?
CCI supports cotton growers across the country by helping them sell their kapas produce at competitive prices, operating through 19 branches and over 590 market yards nationwide. It's headquartered at CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
The Posts on Offer
| Post | Vacancies | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 1 | 32 | PG in Hindi (50%+), English up to graduation |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | 1 | 32 | BE/MCA/MBA (IT), 50%+ marks |
| Management Trainee (Marketing) | 8 | 30 | MBA in Agri Business Management |
| Management Trainee (Accounts) | 8 | 30 | CA/CMA |
| Junior Commercial Executive | 50 | 30 | B.Sc Agriculture, 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 50 | 30 | B.Com, 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Assistant (General) | 30 | 30 | Any Graduate, 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
Reservations apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories as per government norms.
Key Dates
- Registration opens: 09/07/2026
- Last date to apply (and pay fee): 24/07/2026
Pay Scale
- Assistant Managers: ₹40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA)
- Management Trainees: ₹30,000 – 1,20,000 (IDA)
- Junior-level posts: ₹22,000 – 90,000 (IDA)
Selected candidates serve a 12-month probation and must sign a 3-year service bond (or pay 3 months' basic pay in lieu).
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1,770 (inclusive of GST)
- SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD: ₹590
Payment is online only — via debit/credit card or net banking through the SBI payment gateway.
How to Apply
Apply only through www.cotcorp.org.in under the "Recruitment" section. No offline applications are accepted. You'll need to upload a photo, signature, and scanned copies of your 10th, 12th, degree, and experience certificates.
The Selection Process
All posts require a Computer Based Test — 120 objective questions across 5–6 sections (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, and Subject Knowledge) in 120 minutes. Each correct answer gets 1 mark; each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS/OBC and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen.
Exams will be held in 11 cities: Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna, and Jaipur.
A Few Things to Watch Out For
- You can apply for only one post — multiple applications get rejected.
- Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn, and fees are non-refundable.
- Eligibility is verified only at the final document-verification stage — so double-check your qualifications and category proofs before applying.
- Candidates already in government/PSU jobs need a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
For full details and the online application, head to the official CCI website.
This post is a summary for informational purposes — always cross-check details against the official notification before applying.
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