The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, has launched a major recruitment drive for 148 vacancies across multiple technical, managerial, and administrative positions. The online application process began on 9 July 2026 and will remain open until 24 July 2026, offering job opportunities for graduates, postgraduates, engineers, and professional qualification holders across the country.

The recruitment aims to strengthen CCI's workforce ahead of the upcoming cotton procurement season and improve operational efficiency across its nationwide network of procurement centres, market yards, and regional offices.

Vacancies Across Multiple Roles

The recruitment covers seven positions, including:

• Assistant Manager (Official Language)
• Assistant Manager (Information Technology)
• Management Trainee (Marketing)
• Management Trainee (Accounts)
• Junior Commercial Executive
• Junior Assistant (Accounts)
• Junior Assistant (General)

Candidates can submit their applications online through the official CCI recruitment portal before the closing date.

Eligibility Criteria Vary by Post

Educational qualifications differ depending on the position applied for. Candidates seeking the post of Assistant Manager (Official Language) must possess a postgraduate degree in Hindi with the prescribed language requirements. For Assistant Manager (IT), applicants should have qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MCA, MBA (IT/Systems), or equivalent technical degrees.

Management Trainee positions require professional qualifications like MBA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), depending on the discipline. Junior-level posts require bachelor's degrees in agriculture, commerce, or other relevant subjects.

The prescribed upper age limit ranges from 30 to 32 years, depending on the post. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with Government of India norms, extending the maximum age limit up to 47 years for eligible applicants.

Selection Process and Application Fee

The recruitment process will consist of a written examination, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Certain posts may also include a skill test or interview, depending on the specific job requirements.

Candidates belonging to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹1,500. Applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen need to pay ₹500.

CCI said the recruitment process is designed to ensure transparent and merit-based selection for both technical and administrative positions.

Strengthening Cotton Procurement Operations

The large-scale recruitment is expected to enhance the Cotton Corporation of India's operational capacity during the upcoming procurement season. By filling vacancies across marketing, finance, information technology, and field operations, CCI aims to improve procurement efficiency, strengthen farmer support services, and streamline cotton marketing activities across India.

Industry experts believe the additional workforce will help the corporation ensure timely procurement, better price support operations, and improved service delivery to cotton growers, contributing to greater stability in India's cotton sector while reinforcing CCI's role as a key agency in the agricultural supply chain.