The National Jute Board (NJB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has invited applications for engagement of Consultants and Young Professionals. Eligible retired government officers and young professionals may apply in the prescribed form.
The National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 is for 14 purely contractual posts, tenable mainly at Patsan Bhawan, Kolkata, with one Young Professional post at New Delhi. The last date to submit the application is 18 September 2026 (21 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News dated 29 August 2026). This article covers vacancy details, remuneration, eligibility, official notification and how to apply.
National Jute Board Recruitment 2026
www.indgovtjobs.in
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Post Name |
Consultant & Young Professional |
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| Total Vacancies |
14 Posts |
| Age Limit |
63 years (Consultant) | 35 years (Young Professional) |
| Salary |
Consultants: as per DoE OM dated 09.12.2020 | Young Professionals: ₹70,000 per month |
| Minimum Qualification |
Retired US or equivalent (Consultants) | CA/CMA/MBA/M.Tech as per post (Young Professionals) |
| Application Fee |
Not specified |
| Selection Process |
Shortlisting of applications / Interview (as per NJB) |
| Job Location |
Patsan Bhawan, Kolkata (13 posts) | New Delhi (01 YP – Technology) |
| Last Date |
18 September 2026 |
✅ National Jute Board Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Post Name |
No of Vacancies |
Location / Remuneration |
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Consultant (Administration & Establishment) |
02 | Kolkata | As per DoE OM dated 09.12.2020 |
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Consultant (Civil Engineer) |
01 | Kolkata | As per DoE OM dated 09.12.2020 |
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Consultant (Finance & Economic Services) |
02 | Kolkata | As per DoE OM dated 09.12.2020 |
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Consultant (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation) |
04 | Kolkata | As per DoE OM dated 09.12.2020 |
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Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services) |
02 | Kolkata | ₹70,000 per month |
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Young Professional (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation) |
02 | Kolkata | ₹70,000 per month |
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Young Professional (Technology & Technical) |
01 | New Delhi | ₹70,000 per month |
Consultant pay and terms will follow Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 9 December 2020. Young Professional pay of ₹70,000 per month will follow Ministry of Textiles OM No. A-42011/6/2023-Establishment dated 24 February 2025.
✅ National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
Essential Qualification & Experience |
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Consultant (Admn. & Estt. / Civil Engineer / Finance & Economic Services / Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation) |
63 years |
Retired from the post of Under Secretary or equivalent or above in Central / State Government, Statutory / Autonomous Organisations or Public Sector Undertakings, with at least 10 years’ experience handling matters analogous to the advertised position while in Government service. |
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Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services) |
35 years |
CA / CMA / B.Com with MBA (Finance) or equivalent from a recognized University, with 1 year post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts and Audit. |
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Young Professional (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation) |
35 years |
MBA (Marketing) or equivalent from a recognized University, with 1 year post-qualification experience in Marketing / Product Positioning / Export Promotion / Foreign Trade / Supply Chain / Retail / FMCG, preferably in Jute / Textiles sector. |
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Young Professional (Technology & Technical) |
35 years |
M.Tech or M.E. in Textile Engineering or Jute Technology or equivalent from a recognized University, with 1 year post-qualification experience in Textiles / Jute / Agri-business / Agricultural Research / R&D / Product Development / Technology Upgradation / Transfer. |
✅ National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
Applications will be scrutinised as per the eligibility notified by NJB. Shortlisted candidates may be called for interaction / interview. Engagement will be contractual and governed by the cited Government OMs.
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Scrutiny of prescribed application and annexures
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Shortlisting / Interview as decided by National Jute Board
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Document verification of retirement / qualification / experience certificates
✅ National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- Not specified in the short notification.
✅ National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification / Employment News |
29 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Submit Application |
18 September 2026 (within 21 days of publication) |
✅ National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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National Jute Board Short Notification PDF |
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National Jute Board Official Website |
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Join IndGovtJobs Daily Job Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply National Jute Board Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must submit the duly filled prescribed application form with annexures to the National Jute Board within 21 days from publication in Employment News, i.e. on or before 18 September 2026. Check jute.com → News & Notifications → Related Government Notification for the detailed notice and form.
- Step 1: Read the NJB advertisement and confirm post-wise age, qualification and experience.
- Step 2: Download the prescribed application form from the National Jute Board website (News & Notifications).
- Step 3: Fill the form in full and attach the required annexures (retirement / PPO for Consultants; degree and experience proof for Young Professionals).
- Step 4: Submit the complete application to National Jute Board, Patsan Bhawan, Kolkata, within the last date. Super-scribe the envelope with the post applied for.
- Step 5: Keep copies of the application and certificates ready for verification if shortlisted.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in National Jute Board Recruitment 2026?
14 posts — 09 Consultants and 05 Young Professionals.
What is the last date for National Jute Board Consultant / YP engagement 2026?
18 September 2026 (21 days from Employment News dated 29 August 2026).
What is the remuneration for National Jute Board Consultant and Young Professional posts?
Consultants: as per Department of Expenditure OM dated 09.12.2020. Young Professionals: ₹70,000 per month as per Ministry of Textiles OM dated 24.02.2025.
What is the selection process for National Jute Board Recruitment 2026?
Scrutiny of the prescribed application and shortlisting / interview as decided by NJB, followed by document verification.
Is the National Jute Board Consultant / YP post a regular job?
No. It is a contractual engagement on the terms of the cited Government OMs, with no claim for regular appointment in NJB.
Where will selected National Jute Board Consultants and Young Professionals be posted?
Patsan Bhawan, Kolkata for 13 posts. Young Professional (Technology & Technical) will be posted at New Delhi.