Assistant Editor (English) – NBT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation is the minimum requirement; MA in English or M.Phil is desirable. Background in Art Education/Training is an advantage.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Proven 3 to 4 years' experience in manuscript evaluation and specific expertise in conceptualizing and scripting comics or graphic books.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
This specialized Assistant Editor role focuses on the creative and technical aspects of producing high-quality Comics, Graphic Books, and Coffee Table Books for the National Book Trust. The selected candidate will lead the conceptualization and scripting of visual narratives, requiring a unique blend of editorial precision and artistic vision. It is a perfect fit for professionals who have experience in visual storytelling and want to work on prestigious national publishing projects. The role demands expertise in coordinating with illustrators and graphic designers to bring pictorial books to life.
- Specialized experience in visualizing and scripting for graphic novels or coffee table books is a core requirement.
- Knowledge of graphics-related IT software and a background in Art Education are considered added advantages.
- The position offers a competitive monthly pay scale of ₹60,000 to ₹80,000.
- Candidates must be under 40 years of age to be eligible for this creative editorial post.
- The selection process will prioritize candidates with a proven track record in a reputed publishing house.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly salary of ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 plus applicable contractual benefits.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Interview
Application Fees
Refer official notification for fee details
Reservation
Standard GoI reservation policies apply for the single vacancy under general recruitment rules.
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 monthly salary for this specialized Assistant Editor role is between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000.
A Graduation degree is mandatory, with MA in English or M.Phil being preferred qualifications.
There is 1 vacancy available for this specific role.
