Editorial Assistant (NE & Others) – NBT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 10
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation is the basic requirement. A Master's Degree in the concerned language is preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience in a publishing house editorial department with skills in translation and proofreading.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
This recruitment drive aims to fill Editorial Assistant positions for ten distinct Indian languages, including several from the North East and other regions. The role focuses on the preservation and promotion of these languages through active editorial work, translation, and digital typesetting. Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the linguistic integrity of NBT publications while utilizing modern publishing tools like InDesign. It is a unique opportunity for language experts to contribute to the national literary heritage and work in a professional government environment.
- There is one vacancy allocated for each of the ten listed languages.
- A minimum of one year of editorial experience in a publishing house is required.
- The role requires expertise in DTP composing and typesetting in the specific language.
- The upper age limit is 40 years, providing opportunities for both young and experienced linguists.
- Remuneration is a consolidated monthly sum of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly pay of ₹45,000 to ₹55,000.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Applications Interview
Application Fees
Refer official notification for fee details
Reservation
One post per language; standard GoI contractual reservation norms apply.
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 these Editorial Assistant roles is ₹45,000 to ₹55,000.
The maximum age limit for these positions is 40 years.
There are 10 vacancies in total, with one post for each specified language.
