CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 in Assam & Gujarat: Eligibility, Salary and Interview-Only Selection
The Central Silk Board (CSB), a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, has opened Central Silk Board Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 with online applications for 7 Sericulture Assistant (SA) posts on a contract basis. Six of the seven posts are at CSB institutes in Assam and one is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The pay is a consolidated ₹21,000 per month plus HRA. If you hold a degree in Sericulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology or Biotechnology, this is a real opening worth your attention, and it sits among the better-paying government jobs in Assam open right now.
The window closes on 26 October 2026, and that same date is the cut-off for age, qualification and every other eligibility condition. Selection here is through a personal interview only, so there is no long exam cycle to prepare for — your degree and your documents do most of the work. Read this full article carefully so you do not miss a single condition, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open while you fill the form.
Key Highlights of CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026
Central Silk Board was set up in 1948 by an Act of Parliament and is the apex national body for India’s silk sector, working through research institutes, seed organisations, training centres and field units. These posts are at the CSB-Central Muga Eri Research & Training Institute (CSB-CMER&TI), Lahdoigarh, Jorhat and its nested units, where you will assist the work done by Senior Technical Assistants.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles |
| Recruiting Institute | CSB-CMER&TI, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat |
| Advertisement No. | CSB/CMER&TI/1(3)/SA/2026/Estt./2103 |
| Post Name | Sericulture Assistant (SA) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Monthly Salary | ₹21,000 consolidated + HRA |
| Job Locations | Jorhat and Boko (Assam), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) |
| Engagement | Contract, one year |
| Selection | Personal interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 October 2026 |
CSB Sericulture Assistant Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts in Each Unit?
| Institute / Unit | State | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| CSB-CMER&TI, Lahdoigarh, Jorhat (Main Institute) | Assam | 5 |
| CSB-Regional Sericulture Research Station, Boko, Kamrup | Assam | 1 |
| CSB-Research Extension Centre, Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 1 |
| Total | — | 7 |
The notification gives the split only institute-wise. It does not carry a category-wise break-up for UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD candidates, so do not expect a reserved-seat table for these posts. You may indicate three preferred locations in the form, but the final posting is decided by the Board on merit, availability of vacancies and administrative needs — so apply only if you are willing to serve at Jorhat, Boko or Ahmedabad. The Board has also said the number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per its requirement.
What is the Eligibility for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026 Educational Qualification — 6 Routes
There are six separate routes into this post (pre-cocoon sector), and you need to satisfy any one of them. Read all six before you decide you are not eligible — the biology and biotechnology routes open this job to many more graduates looking for government jobs than the name “Sericulture Assistant” suggests.
| Route | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| 1 | Three-year full-time degree in Sericulture |
| 2 | Four-year full-time degree in Sericulture |
| 3 | Three-year full-time degree plus PG Diploma in Sericulture |
| 4 | Four-year full-time bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Sciences or Forestry |
| 5 | Three-year full-time degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology, Botany or Biology) or Biotechnology, plus PG Diploma in Sericulture |
| 6 | Three-year full-time bachelor’s degree in Biology Sciences (Zoology, Botany or Biology) or Biotechnology, plus one year experience in Sericultural project work |
Every essential qualification must be from a recognised university or institute. Note also that the prescribed qualification is only the minimum — holding it, and submitting an application, does not entitle you to selection.
Experience Required for the Sericulture Assistant Post
Only Route 6 carries a compulsory experience requirement: one year of experience in Sericultural project work. Separately, the desirable qualification for everyone is work experience in silkworm rearing and grainage in the pre-cocoon sector. Desirable means it helps you, not that it is compulsory. If you have any work experience at all, you are required to submit the relevant certificates with your application.
CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026 Age Limit — 35 Years
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 35 years as on 26 October 2026 |
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The notification fixes an upper age limit of 35 years and mentions no age relaxation for any category, so treat 35 as a hard ceiling here. Work out your exact age on 26 October 2026, not on the day you fill the form — that single date decides every eligibility condition.
What is the Salary for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated remuneration | ₹21,000 per month |
| House Rent Allowance | Payable in addition, as admissible |
This is a consolidated contract amount, not a 7th CPC pay-matrix level, so the notification gives no pay band, no grade pay and no group classification. For a one-year contract role, ₹21,000 plus HRA is a fair start, and the hands-on work in silkworm rearing and grainage is strong experience for any later sericulture or agriculture recruitment.
Be clear-eyed about the nature of the job: the engagement is purely contractual, initially for a period not exceeding one year, and it gives you no right to regularisation, absorption, continuation or any claim to a permanent or temporary post in CSB.
What is the Selection Process for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Screening | The Board screens the applications it receives against the eligibility criteria |
| Personal interview | Selection is based only on your performance in the personal interview |
| Document check | You must bring your original certificates and identity proof for verification at the interview |
The date, time and venue of the personal interview will be sent to eligible candidates by e-mail only, so enter an address you actually check. CSB will not be held responsible if that mail is delivered late or not at all, and it will not communicate with ineligible candidates.
The Board has also reserved its right to alter or modify any condition in this notice or any part of the selection process, so read the official notification once more before your interview date. A little quiet interview preparation on muga and eri culture will go a long way in a single-round selection like this.
What Conditions Can Cost You the CSB Sericulture Assistant Job?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete form | An incomplete application will be summarily rejected |
| No edits later | Any request to add information in the application form after the application has been submitted will not be entertained |
| Wrong information | If what you furnish is found false, incomplete or not in conformity with the eligibility criteria, your candidature will be cancelled at any stage of the engagement process, after engagement or even after joining |
| Original documents | All original certificates must be produced at the time of verification of documents, failing which you will be disqualified |
| Tampered papers | Do not submit documents with overwriting or correction marks, and do not suppress any material information |
| Canvassing | Any canvassing, directly or indirectly, will disqualify your candidature |
| Interview cost | You attend the interview at your own cost — no TA / DA, lodging or boarding is given |
| Board’s rights | CSB may cancel or modify this engagement, in full or for a particular post, without giving reasons |
| Jurisdiction | Any legal dispute arising out of this advertisement is subject to the courts at Bengaluru only |
How to Apply Online for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
Before you start, scan your degree certificate, marksheets, age proof and — if you are applying through Route 6 — your one-year experience certificate. That experience certificate is the one document whose absence closes that route for you completely.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official CSB application portal (direct link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with a correct, working e-mail ID, or sign in if you are already registered |
| 3 | Fill the application form with your personal, academic and experience details |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of the documents that support your eligibility criteria |
| 5 | Indicate your three preferred posting locations |
| 6 | Submit the form on or before 26 October 2026 and save the confirmation page |
Any corrigendum, addendum or errata on this advertisement will be put up on the Board’s official website, so visit it regularly.
What are the Important Dates for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and eligibility | 26 October 2026 |
| Personal interview | To be intimated to eligible candidates by e-mail |
Is There Any Application Fee for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
The notification carries no application fee for any category and prescribes no payment step at all, so do not assume a fee exists for this engagement. If the portal itself displays a charge, read its instructions carefully before paying.
Essential Links — CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Download CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for CSB Sericulture Assistant 2026
- Visit Central Silk Board Sericulture Assistant Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Assam Govt Jobs
Seven posts is a small number, but the eligibility here is wide and the selection is a single interview — that combination makes this one of the easier central openings to attempt this month. If you meet any one of the six qualification routes and you are not above 35 on 26 October 2026, there is no reason to wait. Apply a few days early and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more central and state government job updates.