The National Book Trust (NBT), India has released a recruitment notification (No: 92/2026/Estt.) to fill 17 vacancies for Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant posts. These posts are on a contract basis and the job location will be in Delhi. Interested candidates can download the application form from the official website and apply offline before the last date.
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| National Book Trust Current Notification 2026 | |
| Job Location: Delhi, India | |
| Organization Name | National Book Trust (NBT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Editor, Editorial Assistant |
| No. of Vacancies | 17 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/ |
| Mode | Offline |
Post Details
- Assistant Editor (English) – 03 Posts
- Assistant Editor (English) – Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books – 01 Post
- Editorial Assistant (English) – Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books – 02 Posts
- Editorial Assistant – Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – 06 Posts
- Editorial Assistant (English) – 05 Posts
- Total Vacancies – 17 Posts
Qualification
- Applicants must have Graduation from a recognized university.
- For some posts, M.A (English), M.Phil or Master’s Degree in the concerned language is desirable.
- Candidates should have experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, proofreading, translation, or editorial work depending on the post.
- Knowledge of publishing software such as Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing, and typesetting will be an added advantage.
- Experience in publishing houses or editorial departments is preferred for many posts.
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Salary Details
- Assistant Editor – Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month
- Editorial Assistant – Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month
Age Limit
- Assistant Editor (English) – Maximum 40 years
- Assistant Editor (Comics / Graphic Books) – Maximum 40 years
- Editorial Assistant (English – Comics / Graphic Books) – Maximum 30 years
- Editorial Assistant (Regional Languages) – Maximum 40 years
- Editorial Assistant (English) – Maximum 40 years
- Age relaxation will be given as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- No application fee details mentioned in the official notification.
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Selection Process
- Written Test
- Interview
- Final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the above stages.
How to Apply
- Candidates should download the application form from the official website https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/.
- Fill the application form carefully with the required details.
- Attach all the necessary documents and certificates.
- Send the filled application form through Speed Post to the following address:
Deputy Director (A&E)
National Book Trust, India
5, Institutional Area, Phase-II
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070
- The application must reach the above address before the last date.
Important Dates
- Starting Date to Apply – 25 March 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application – 10 April 2026
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |