Central Silk Board (CSB) Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Sericulture Assistant Posts (Advt. No. CSB-ISBR/Admin/Seri-Asst/2026-2027)

The Central Silk Board (CSB), operating under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has officially released its employment notification via its constituent units (including the Institute for Seri-Biotechnological Research [CSB-ISBR], Bengaluru, and regional research centers like CMER&TI Jorhat) for the recruitment of qualified candidates as Sericulture Assistant (SA) on a contractual basis.

The online application registration window officially opens on 7th October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal up to 6th November 2026.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Central Silk Board (CSB) / Constituent Institutes (CSB-ISBR, Bengaluru / CMER&TI, Jorhat)
Parent Ministry	Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. CSB-ISBR/Admin/Seri-Asst/2026-2027 (Dated 1st October 2026) / Regional Notifications
Post Designation	Sericulture Assistant (SA)
Total Openings	Multiple Openings across various participating research stations & units
Nature of Employment	Purely on a Contractual Basis (typically for an initial period of 1 year)
Job Location	Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jorhat (Assam), and other designated CSB centers across India
Application Mode	Online Only (via official recruitment portal)
Notification Release Date	1st October 2026
Online Application Start Date	7th October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	6th November 2026
Official Website Portals	csb-hiring.in / www.csb.gov.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Official Notification Publication Date	1st October 2026
Commencement of Online Application Window	7th October 2026
Closing Date & Time for Online Applications	6th November 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility Parameters	6th November 2026
Personal Interview Date	To be notified separately via email/portal

Salary Scale & Compensation Structure Matrix

• Monthly Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of ₹21,000/- per month.
• Additional Benefits: House Rent Allowance (HRA) admissible as per rules governing contractual personnel at the respective posting center.

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 6th November 2026)

• Upper Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 Years as on the cut-off date.
• Age Relaxations: Applicable as per standard Central Government guidelines for reserved categories where specified in regional guidelines.

2. Educational & Professional Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following recognized qualification routes from a recognized university or institute:

• Route 1: Three or Four years full-time degree in Sericulture.
• Route 2: Three years full-time degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology / Botany / Life Science) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture.
• Route 3: Four years full-time bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Sciences.
• Route 4: Three years full-time bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences plus 1 year of proven work experience in a sericultural project work.
• Desirable Preference: Prior work experience in the field of silkworm rearing and grainage (Pre-Cocoon Sector).

Selection Process Structure

1. Screening of Applications: Initial evaluation and scrutiny of online applications submitted through the portal based on academic records and eligibility criteria.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for a personal interview (conducted in person or via video conferencing as notified).
3. Document Verification: Final verification of original certificates prior to formal engagement contract signing.

Application Fee Structure

• Application Fee: Nil (Free of Cost). No processing or examination fee is charged by the Central Silk Board for online application submissions.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Portal: Navigate to the official Central Silk Board recruitment portal at csb-hiring.in.
2. Review Notification: Open the notification link for Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 and read through the guidelines carefully.
3. Register Account: Sign up on the portal using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.
4. Complete Application Form: Log in, enter your personal particulars, academic qualifications, and professional history accurately.
5. Upload Document Bundle: Attach self-attested scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, degree certificates, mark sheets, and proof of age.
6. Final Submission: Verify all entered fields in the preview window and submit your application on or before 6th November 2026. Save a digital copy or printout of the submitted form for future correspondence.

🔗 Central Silk Board Official Website Portal

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online via CSB Hiring Portal

📄 Download CSB Sericulture Assistant Official Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply online for CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?

A: The online application window closes on 6th November 2026.

Q2: What is the official portal to submit the online application form?

A: Candidates can apply online through the official platform at csb-hiring.in.

Q3: What is the monthly salary/stipend offered for this position?

A: Selected candidates receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹21,000/- per month plus HRA.

Q4: What is the upper age limit for applicants?

A: The upper age limit is 35 years as on 6th November 2026.

Q5: Is there any application fee required to apply?

A: No, the application process is completely free (Nil fee) for all eligible candidates.