Assistant Editor (English) – NBT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline is essential; however, a Master's Degree (MA) in English or M.Phil is preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Proven 3 to 4 years' experience of manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, and proofreading.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Editor (English) position at National Book Trust, India, offers a significant opportunity for publishing professionals to contribute to national-level book promotion and manuscript development. This role involves high-level editorial responsibilities including commissioning new works, evaluating incoming manuscripts, and overseeing the proofreading process to ensure linguistic excellence. Candidates with a strong background in English literature and editorial workflows will find this a rewarding platform to influence the country's literary landscape. The position is ideal for those seeking to apply their advanced editorial skills within a prestigious government-affiliated publishing house.
- This contractual role provides a monthly salary ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 based on professional merit.
- Candidates should have a solid foundation in manuscript evaluation and commissioning within a reputed publishing environment.
- The upper age limit for this position is capped at 40 years to attract mid-career editorial experts.
- Applicants must ensure all educational and experience certificates are self-attested before submission.
- The initial engagement is for three months with a provision for extension based on organizational requirements.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly consolidated salary between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Interview
Application Fees
Refer official notification for fee details
Reservation
As per standard Government of India norms for contractual recruitment, vacancies are generally open to all categories unless specified.
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 the Assistant Editor (English) role ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹80,000.
The essential qualification is Graduation, while a Master's Degree (MA) in English or M.Phil is highly desirable.
The maximum age limit for this position is 40 years.
