National Book Trust, India (NBT India), an apex body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited offline applications for direct recruitment to 17 posts of Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant on contract basis (initially for 3 months, extendable) through Manpower Agency.
Eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the detailed official notification before applying offline to confirm eligibility regarding age, qualification, experience, category, reservation, and other criteria. The NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026 for 17 Vacancies Offline Application process last date is 09th April 2026.
NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant (Various) |
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| Total Vacancies |
17 Posts |
| Age Limit |
Varies post-wise (Maximum 30-40 years) as on 09/04/2026 |
| Salary |
₹40,000 – ₹80,000 per month (Contract Basis) |
| Minimum Qualification |
Graduation + relevant experience (post-wise) |
| Application Fee |
Nil (No Application Fee) |
| Selection Process |
Written Test + Interview |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in India |
| Last Date |
09 April 2026 |
✅ NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Vacancy 2026 List:
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Post Name |
No. of Vacancies |
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Assistant Editor (English) |
03 |
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Assistant Editor (English – Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (English – Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books) |
02 |
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Editorial Assistant (Marathi) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (Kannada) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (Gujarati) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (Malayalam) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (Odia) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (Telugu) |
01 |
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Editorial Assistant (English) |
05 |
✅ NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit(as on 09.04.2026) |
Educational Qualification |
Experience Required |
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Assistant Editor (English) |
Maximum 40 years |
Graduation (Essential) |
3–4 years in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting & proofreading |
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Assistant Editor (English – Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books) |
Maximum 40 years |
Graduation (Essential) |
3–4 years in publishing + experience in conceptualizing, visualizing & script editing for comics/graphic books (Art background & graphics software knowledge is added advantage) |
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Editorial Assistant (English – Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books) |
Maximum 30 years |
Graduation (Essential) |
1–2 years in publishing/editing with skills in graphic/comic editing |
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Editorial Assistant (Regional Languages – Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu) |
Maximum 40 years |
Graduation + Master’s Degree in respective language |
Minimum 1 year in publishing/editorial work |
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Editorial Assistant (English) |
Maximum 40 years |
Graduation (Essential) |
Minimum 1 year in editorial/publishing work |
✅ NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Vacancy 2026 Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps:-
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Written Test
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Interview
✅ NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Vacancy 2026 Application Fee:
- No Application Fee (Nil) for all categories.
- Payment Method: Not Applicable (Offline Application).
✅ Important Dates:
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Notification Date |
25 March 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Application |
09 April 2026 |
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Date of Written Test / Interview |
Will be intimated separately |
✅ Important Links:
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NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Detailed Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply offline only through Speed Post / Registered Post. No other mode of application will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Download the prescribed application format from the official notification (pages 5–7).
➢ Step 2: Fill the application form carefully with all personal, educational, experience, language and post details.
➢ Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience proof, passport size photograph, and caste certificate (if applicable).
➢ Step 4: Send the completed application via Speed Post to the address given below.
➢ Step 5: Take a photocopy of the complete application for future reference.
Address:
Deputy Director (A&F)
National Book Trust, India
5, Institutional Area, Phase-II
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
17 posts (Assistant Editor – 04 + Editorial Assistant – 13).
What is the age limit for NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Varies post-wise (Maximum 30 years for Editorial Assistant – Comics; Maximum 40 years for all other posts) as on 09.04.2026.
What is the pay scale in NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
₹60,000 – ₹80,000 (Assistant Editor) / ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 (Editorial Assistant) per month on contract basis.
What is the selection process for NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Written Test followed by Interview.
What is the application fee for NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
No Application Fee (Nil) for all categories.
What are the important dates for NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Notification Date: 25 March 2026 | Last Date for Submission: 09 April 2026.