Cotton Corporation of India CCI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 148 Management Trainee, Junior Assistant and More Posts

The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) provides marketing support to cotton growers across the country through more than 590 market yards and 19 branches. CCI has invited applications for direct recruitment against various posts. Below is a quick overview of the notification.

Candidates should note the following important dates for CCI Recruitment 2026 and complete their application well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues. Note: CCI reserves the right to make any changes in these dates.

CCI has announced a total of 148 vacancies across seven posts. The post-wise vacancy breakup, including regular and backlog posts, is given below. Out of the total posts for Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant (Accounts), and Junior Assistant (General), 2, 2, and 1 posts respectively are reserved for PwBD candidates, and 7, 7, and 4 posts respectively are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

A candidate must be a citizen of India. The educational qualification varies by post. Candidates must check the specific requirement for the post they intend to apply for before submitting their application. For post codes 105, 106 and 107, employees currently working in CCI (regular/temporary) require Any Graduate (10+2+3) qualification, with age relaxation limited to their years of service in CCI.

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms.

CCI offers pay scales under the IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pattern based on the post applied for. Selected candidates will be on probation for 12 months and must execute a service bond to serve a minimum of 3 years in the Corporation, or pay 3 months' basic pay in lieu thereof.

Candidates need to pay the application fee/intimation charges online as per their category. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Payment must be made online only through debit card, credit card, or net banking via the SBI payment gateway. GST and bank/transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.

Selection for CCI Recruitment 2026 will be made through a Computer Based Test followed by Document Verification. The written test will consist of 120 objective-type MCQs to be completed in 120 minutes. 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. The test covers General English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge, Computer Proficiency (post-wise), and Subject Knowledge specific to the post. Minimum qualifying percentage for the Computer Based Test is as follows: Examinations will be conducted in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna, and Jaipur.

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents at the time of online application: Recent passport size color photograph Recent scanned signature 10th class certificate/mark sheet 12th class certificate/mark sheet Essential qualification degree certificate Additional qualification degree certificate (if any) Experience certificate (if applicable) Original documents along with photocopies will be required at the time of document verification.

Candidates are advised not to bring mobile phones or any electronic/communication devices to the examination venue. The Corporation reserves the right to fill or not fill any of the advertised posts without assigning any reason. Candidates already employed with Government/Semi-Government/PSU organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification. Category, once selected in the application form, cannot be changed at any later stage. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the written test or document verification.