Cotton Corporation Of India Recruitment 2026: Notification For 148 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), Ministry of Textiles
• Advertisement No: DR/CCI/2026
• Posts: Assistant Manager, Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant
• Total Vacancies: 148
• Application Mode: Online only
• Registration Opens: 09 July 2026
• Last Date To Apply: 24 July 2026

About The Recruitment

CCI extends marketing support to cotton growers by procuring kapas at competitive prices across more than 590 market yards in 19 branches nationwide. To strengthen its workforce, the corporation is hiring for technical, managerial and clerical roles through this direct recruitment drive. Eligibility for all posts will be verified only at the document verification stage, based on the details candidates furnish in their online application.

Important Dates

The corporation has reserved the right to change these dates, so candidates should complete their applications well before the closing date to avoid last minute site congestion.

Application Fee

Payment can be made only through debit card, credit card or net banking on the SBI payment gateway. The fee once paid is not refundable under any circumstances, and it cannot be adjusted against any other examination.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Within Post Codes 105, 106 and 107, two posts each are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities and seven posts each are reserved for ex-servicemen, and Post Code 107 also carries a reservation of one post for PwBD candidates within the general vacancies. Reservation for PwBD and ex-servicemen is horizontal and applies within the overall vacancies for each post.

Eligibility Criteria And Age Limit

Candidates must be Indian citizens and at least 18 years of age as on the date of advertisement. Age relaxation of 5 years applies for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates, and a service-based relaxation for ex-servicemen, subject to a cumulative upper ceiling of 47 years. Existing CCI employees applying under direct recruitment get age relaxation only to the extent of their years of service in the corporation.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will serve a probation period of 12 months and must execute a service bond to serve the corporation for a minimum of 3 years after joining, failing which 3 months basic pay becomes payable in lieu.

Selection Process

Selection for all seven posts follows a Computer Based Test of 120 objective type questions to be attempted in 120 minutes, with one mark for every correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates who qualify the test will be called for document verification, where CCI will finally determine their eligibility. The minimum qualifying percentage in the Computer Based Test is 40 percent for UR, EWS and OBC candidates, and 35 percent for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates.

Exam Pattern

Each post has a five-part paper covering General English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge and a subject-specific section, with computer proficiency added as a separate unit for most posts. The number of questions per unit varies by post, as shown below.

The subject knowledge section for Assistant Manager (Official Language) is based on Hindi language and translation, while the sections for Assistant Manager (Information Technology) and the two Management Trainee posts are drawn from their respective technical, marketing or accounts and finance syllabus. Junior Assistant (General) does not carry a separate subject knowledge section and instead has larger general sections.

Examination Cities

The Computer Based Test will be conducted at Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna and Jaipur. Requests for a change of centre, venue, date or time will not be entertained.

How To Apply

1. Visit the official website of the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd, www.cotcorp.org.in, and open the Recruitment link.
2. Read the advertisement carefully and confirm eligibility for the post before proceeding, then click Enter to start the online application.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to receive a login sequence number and password.
4. Fill in personal details, educational qualification, category and other information required in the application form.
5. Upload scanned copies of a recent photograph, signature, 10th and 12th certificates, qualification degree, additional qualification if any, and experience certificate in the specified formats and sizes.
6. Preview the completed application and verify all entries, since the form cannot be edited once submitted.
7. Pay the application fee or intimation charges online through debit card, credit card or net banking via the SBI payment gateway.
8. Submit the form and save the system generated registration number along with a printout of the application and the e-receipt for future reference.

Documents Required

• Recent passport size colour photograph (50 KB to 80 KB, JPEG format)
• Recent scanned signature (50 KB to 80 KB, JPEG format)
• 10th class certificate or mark sheet
• 12th class certificate or mark sheet
• Essential qualification degree certificate
• Additional qualification degree certificate, where applicable
• Experience certificate on the employer's letterhead, where applicable

General Rules

• A candidate can apply for only one post; multiple applications will be summarily rejected, and only the latest registration number will be considered where duplicates occur.
• Category, once selected in the application form, cannot be changed at any later stage.
• Candidates already employed with government, semi-government or a public sector undertaking must produce a no objection certificate at the time of document verification.
• The corporation reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel any of the advertised vacancies without assigning any reason.
• Selected candidates will be posted at any CCI office across India, and Junior Commercial Executive appointees should expect postings in rural and remote cotton growing areas.
• Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?

The online registration form for CCI Recruitment 2026 closes on 24 July 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in this CCI recruitment?

The notification covers 148 vacancies across seven posts, including Assistant Manager (Official Language and Information Technology), Management Trainee (Marketing and Accounts), Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant (Accounts) and Junior Assistant (General).

Q3. What is the application fee for CCI Recruitment 2026?

General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay Rs 1770 including GST, while SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD candidates pay Rs 590.

Q4. What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is through a Computer Based Test of 120 objective questions, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the CCI exam?

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, while one mark is awarded for every correct answer.

Q6. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

No, a candidate can apply for only one post, and multiple applications will be summarily rejected.

Q7. What documents are needed to fill the online application?

Candidates need scanned copies of a passport size photo, signature, 10th and 12th mark sheets, qualification degree certificate, additional qualification certificate if any, and experience certificate.

Q8. Where can candidates apply for CCI Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply only online through the official CCI website, since no offline or postal applications are accepted.

Source

This article is based on Advt No DR/CCI/2026 dated 09 July 2026, titled Recruitment Against Various Posts On Direct Recruitment Basis, issued by the Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification on www.cotcorp.org.in for complete details and any subsequent corrigendum.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and is based on the official recruitment notification available at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all details, including dates, fees and eligibility conditions, on the official CCI website before applying, as the corporation may issue corrigenda or changes from time to time.