CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Central Silk Board; Darrang; On-site; INR 213,000 - 255,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Silk Board (CSB) invites applications for the Sericulture Assistant posts on a contractual basis for a period of one year, with postings at Berhampore (WB), Shillong (Meghalaya), and Mangaldoi (Assam). The monthly pay is ₹21,000 plus HRA, with an upper age limit of 35 years as of November 6, 2026.

Selection will be through a personal interview. Five vacancies are distributed across CSB-CSRTI Berhampore, REC Shillong, and CSB-REC Mangaldoi.

Qualifications

• Prescribed qualifications in Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences or Biotechnology, as applicable, including the required postgraduate diploma or relevant work experience where specified.
• Experience in silkworm rearing and grainage in the pre-cocoon sector is desirable.

Skills

Silkworm rearing

Education

Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences or Biotechnology + postgraduate diploma

Job description

Central Silk Board (CSB) has announced 5 vacancies for the Sericulture Assistant post on a purely contractual basis for an initial period of one year, with postings at Berhampore, Shillong, and Mangaldoi. Candidates applying for the post require prescribed qualifications in Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences, or Biotechnology, as applicable, including the required postgraduate diploma or relevant work experience where specified, alongside an upper age limit of 35 years as of November 6, 2026. The notified pay is ₹21,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA). Eligible applicants may apply online through https://csb-hiring.in/, along with self-attested copies of documents supporting their eligibility on or before November 6, 2026. The selection process consists of a personal interview.

CSB Sericulture Assistant at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Central Silk Board (CSB)

Department Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSB-CSRTI), Berhampore, West Bengal

Post Name(s) Sericulture Assistant (SA)

Vacancies 5

Pay ₹21,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) per month

Age Limit The upper age limit is 35 years

Application Fee The notice does not mention application fee details.

Job Location Berhampore (West Bengal), Shillong (Meghalaya), and Mangaldoi (Assam)

There are a total of 5 vacancies for the Sericulture Assistant post distributed across specific regional centres and institutes under the Central Silk Board.

Unit / Location

State

Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSB-CSRTI), Berhampore West Bengal 3

Regional Extension Centre (REC), Shillong Meghalaya 1

CSB-REC, Mangaldoi Assam 1

Total - 5

Who Can Apply

Candidates applying for the Sericulture Assistant position must meet the prescribed educational and professional qualifications.

Post

Sericulture Assistant Prescribed qualifications in Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences or Biotechnology, as applicable, including the required postgraduate diploma or relevant work experience where specified.

Experience in silkworm rearing and grainage in the pre-cocoon sector is desirable.

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹21,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA). The engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of one year at its Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSB-CSRTI), Berhampore, West Bengal, and its associated units. This engagement does not confer any right to regularisation, absorption, or permanent appointment in the Central Silk Board.

Selection and Interview

Selection will be based solely on performance in a personal interview. The date, time, and venue of the interview will be communicated to eligible candidates through email. Candidates must produce their original certificates and valid identity proof for verification at the time of the interview. No travel allowance, daily allowance, or expenses for lodging and boarding will be provided.

Event

Date

Last date for submission of applications November 6, 2026

• The upper age limit, qualifications and other eligibility criteria are determined as of November 6, 2026.
• Candidates must produce their original certificates and valid identity proof for verification at the time of the interview.
• No travel allowance, daily allowance or expenses for lodging and boarding will be provided.
• Regularly visit the official websites of the Central Silk Board at https://csb.gov.in/ and CSB-CSRTI, Berhampore, at www.csrtiber.res.in for updates and any corrigendum.
• The engagement is purely contractual and does not convey any right to regularisation, absorption or permanent appointment in the Central Silk Board.

CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for CSB Sericulture Assistant?

There are five posts of Sericulture Assistant (SA).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submission of applications is November 6, 2026.

Q3. What is the upper age limit for the Sericulture Assistant post?

The upper age limit is 35 years.

Q4. What is the monthly remuneration for selected candidates?

The selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹21,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Q5. What educational qualifications are required to apply?

For the pre-cocoon sector, candidates must possess the prescribed qualifications in Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences or Biotechnology, as applicable, including the required postgraduate diploma or relevant work experience where specified.

Q6. Is the CSB Sericulture Assistant job permanent?

The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regularisation, absorption or permanent appointment in the Central Silk Board.

Q7. How will candidates be selected for the position?

Selection will be based solely on performance in a personal interview.

Q8. Where can candidates apply online?

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through https://csb-hiring.in/, along with self-attested copies of documents supporting their eligibility.

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