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The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) has issued Advertisement No. DR/CCI/2026 for recruitment against various posts on a direct recruitment basis. The source notification contains details of 100 vacancies, eligibility conditions, application dates, fees, pay scales and computer-based examination patterns for seven posts. The notification does not provide a released answer key or an answer-key objection schedule.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager, Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Qualification | Post-specific qualifications ranging from graduation to postgraduate, CA/CMA and professional IT qualifications |
| Category | Answer Key / Recruitment Notification |
| Status | Recruitment notification issued; answer key details are not included in the source |
| Advertisement Number | DR/CCI/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.cotcorp.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 09/07/2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 09/07/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration and Fee Payment | 24/07/2026 |
The Corporation reserves the right to change the published dates. Candidates should regularly check the official CCI website for examination, admit card, result and answer-key updates.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 1 UR | 0 | 1 UR | 32 years |
| 102 | Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | 1 UR | 0 | 1 UR | 32 years |
| 103 | Management Trainee (Marketing) | 7 | 1 OBC | 8 | 30 years |
| 104 | Management Trainee (Accounts) | 5 | 3 ST | 8 | 30 years |
| 105 | Junior Commercial Executive | 50 | 0 | 50 | 30 years |
| 106 | Junior Assistant (Accounts) | 50 | 0 | 50 | 30 years |
| 107 | Junior Assistant (General) | 29 | 1 ST | 30 | 30 years |
| Total | 143 regular and backlog entries as shown in the vacancy table | 100 |
The category-wise vacancy details mentioned in the notification are as follows:
- Management Trainee (Marketing): 7 regular vacancies comprising SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 and UR-1, plus 1 OBC backlog vacancy.
- Management Trainee (Accounts): 5 regular vacancies comprising SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 and UR-1, plus 3 ST backlog vacancies.
- Junior Commercial Executive: 50 vacancies comprising SC-7, ST-4, OBC-14, EWS-5 and UR-20. The notification identifies 2 posts for PwBD and 7 posts for Ex-Servicemen within the total vacancies.
- Junior Assistant (Accounts): 50 vacancies comprising SC-7, ST-4, OBC-14, EWS-5 and UR-20. The notification identifies 2 posts for PwBD and 7 posts for Ex-Servicemen within the total vacancies.
- Junior Assistant (General): 29 regular vacancies comprising SC-5, ST-2, OBC-8, EWS-3 and UR-11, plus 1 ST backlog vacancy. The notification identifies 1 post for PwBD and 4 posts for Ex-Servicemen within the total vacancies.
Eligibility and Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | Postgraduate degree in Hindi with at least 50% marks. English must have been studied as a subject up to graduation. Candidates should be conversant in Hindi and familiar with Government of India instructions relating to Hindi as an official language in Public Sector Undertakings or Central Government offices. Hindi translation qualification and MBA are desirable. Minimum 1 year of experience in a reputed organization is required. |
| Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | BE in Information Technology or Computer Science, MCA, or MBA/PGDM with specialization in IT/System from a recognized University or Institution, with at least 50% marks. Knowledge of ERP is preferable. Minimum 1 year of experience in a reputed public or private sector organization in a responsible position is required. |
| Management Trainee (Marketing) | MBA in Agri Business Management, Agriculture-related Management or an equivalent qualification. |
| Management Trainee (Accounts) | CA or CMA. |
| Junior Commercial Executive | B.Sc. Agriculture from a recognized University with at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | B.Com from a recognized University with at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
| Junior Assistant (General) | Any Graduate from a recognized University with at least 50% aggregate marks. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
For existing regular or temporary CCI employees applying for Post Codes 105, 106 and 107, the qualification is Any Graduate under the 10+2+3 system. Age relaxation is available to the extent of the number of years served in CCI, subject to fulfillment of all other direct recruitment conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Intimation Charges | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹270 | ₹1,770 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD | ₹0 | ₹500 | ₹90 | ₹590 |
GST and bank or transaction charges are payable by the candidate. Payment must be made online through the SBI payment gateway using a debit card, credit card or internet banking. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection process.
Age Limit
The minimum age for all posts is 18 years as on 09/07/2026, being the date of advertisement.
| Post | Maximum Age for General Category |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | 32 years |
| Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | 32 years |
| Management Trainee (Marketing / Accounts) | 30 years |
| Junior Commercial Executive | 30 years |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts / General) | 30 years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates: 3 years.
- PwBD candidates: 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age, subject to the conditions in the notification.
- Persons ordinarily domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir during 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989: 5 years.
- For Management Trainee posts, PwBD relaxation is 10 years over and above the applicable SC/ST/OBC relaxation.
- For Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant posts, the PwBD relaxation is 10 years, or 15 years for SC/ST PwBD candidates and 13 years for OBC PwBD candidates, over and above applicable relaxation.
- The maximum age after cumulative relaxation shall not exceed 47 years as on 09/07/2026.
Examination Pattern
The recruitment examination is a computer-based objective test. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. The test duration is 120 minutes and the level of questions is consistent with the educational qualification prescribed for the relevant post.
Assistant Manager (Official Language)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| Subject Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Subject knowledge includes Hindi grammar and vocabulary, word formation, parts of speech, gender, number, case and tense, synonyms and antonyms, sandhi and samasa, voice, idioms and proverbs, sentence structure, figures of speech, Hindi literature history, official letters and office orders, constitutional provisions relating to the official language, the Official Languages Act, and prose and poetry-based questions.
Assistant Manager (Information Technology), Management Trainee and Junior Commercial Executive
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Basic Computer Proficiency | 15 | 15 |
| Subject Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Junior Assistant (Accounts)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Basic Computer Proficiency | 15 | 15 |
| Subject Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Junior Assistant (General)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Basic Computer Proficiency | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
The minimum qualifying marks in the Computer-Based Test are 40% for UR/EWS/OBC candidates and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Answer Key Details
The supplied notification does not contain an answer key, provisional answer key, final answer key, objection form or objection deadline. Candidates should monitor the official CCI website after the computer-based examination for the following updates:
- Provisional answer key release.
- Candidate response sheet and question paper, where provided.
- Online objection window and prescribed objection fee, if applicable.
- Final answer key after disposal of objections.
- Result, cut-off and document verification schedule.
Candidates must retain their e-admit card, valid Government photo identity proof and examination details for future stages. Mobile phones, pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, cameras, pen drives and other electronic or programmable devices are prohibited inside the examination venue.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of the following stages as applicable:
- Computer-Based Test.
- Shortlisting by CCI.
- Document verification and/or interview as prescribed for the relevant post.
- Medical fitness assessment.
- Appointment and completion of the prescribed probation period.
The selected candidate will remain on probation for 12 months of active service. A mandatory service bond requires the employee to serve for at least three years after joining or pay three months' basic pay in lieu of the service obligation.
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Official Language) | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 IDA |
| Assistant Manager (Information Technology) | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 IDA |
| Management Trainee (Marketing) | ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 IDA |
| Management Trainee (Accounts) | ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 IDA |
| Junior Commercial Executive | ₹22,000–₹90,000 IDA |
| Junior Assistant (Accounts) | ₹22,000–₹90,000 IDA |
| Junior Assistant (General) | ₹22,000–₹90,000 IDA |
Examination Cities
The examination may be conducted in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna and Jaipur. The centre, venue, examination date and timing will be communicated through the e-admit card. Requests for changes to the examination centre, venue, date or time will not be entertained.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must be Indian citizens.
- Only one post may be applied for; multiple applications are liable to rejection.
- Educational qualifications must be from recognized Universities, Institutions or Boards.
- Candidates must enter aggregate marks without rounding off decimal figures.
- Candidates working in Government, Semi-Government or PSU organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
- Experience certificates must be issued on the organization’s letterhead. Experience involving payment only in cash will not be counted.
- Candidates must produce original documents and photocopies during document verification.
- PwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Eligible PwBD candidates may use a scribe as per the conditions and prescribed certificates mentioned in the notification.
- No hard copy of the admit card will be sent by post.
- CCI may increase, decrease or withdraw any vacancy and may modify or cancel the recruitment advertisement.