National Book Trust Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 22
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹45,000 - ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation (Essential) and Master's Degree/M.Phil in the relevant language (Desirable) with 1-4 years of editorial experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 1 to 4 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Assistant Editor (English) 3 Vacancies
- Assistant Editor (English) for Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc. 1 Vacancy
- Editorial Assistant (Bangla) 1 Vacancy
- Editorial Assistant (English) for Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc. 1 Vacancy
- Editorial Assistant (English) 2 Vacancies
- Editorial Assistant (Hindi) 1 Vacancy
- Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali) 10 Vacancies
- Editorial Assistant (Punjabi) 1 Vacancy
- Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam) 6 Vacancies
National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, is inviting applications for various editorial positions on a contract basis to support its book promotion and publication mandates. This recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for language experts and editorial professionals to contribute to India's apex body for book publishing across multiple regional languages. Candidates with a background in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and proofreading will find this an ideal platform to showcase their linguistic and creative skills in a prestigious government environment. The roles are initially for three months with potential for extension based on performance and organizational requirements.
- The recruitment covers a wide range of Indian languages including English, Hindi, Bangla, Punjabi, and several regional dialects.
- Positions are available for both Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant levels with competitive monthly consolidated salaries.
- Applicants must submit their applications in the prescribed offline format to the NBT headquarters in New Delhi.
- The selection process emphasizes practical experience in publishing houses and proficiency in specialized software like Adobe PageMaker and InDesign.
- Candidates should ensure all supporting documents are self-attested and attached to the application form before the 15-day deadline.
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Additional Salary Information
Assistant Editor: Rs. 60,000 - 80,000 per month; Editorial Assistant: Rs. 45,000 - 55,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Interview
Application Fees
Refer official notification for fee details
Reservation
Reservation and age relaxation are applicable as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NBT website at www.nbtindia.gov.in to download the prescribed application format.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Attach self-attested copies of your Mark Sheet, Age Certificate, Experience Certificate, and Caste Certificate.
- Affix a self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated space on the form.
- Submit the completed application to: Deputy Director (A&E), National Book Trust, India, Nehru Bhawan, 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070.
- Ensure the application reaches the office within 15 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
Frequently Asked Questions
The posts are purely on a contract basis initially for three months, which can be extended based on the Trust's requirements.
Interested candidates must apply offline by sending the completed application form in the prescribed format to the Deputy Director (A&E), National Book Trust, India, New Delhi.
Yes, knowledge of computer applications such as Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, and DTP composing/typesetting in the concerned language is required.
