National Book Trust, India (NBT India) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 26 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process.
Offline applications for the vacancies of Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts will be accepted from 08 July 2026 onwards. The exact last date has not been announced yet, so candidates are advised to apply at the earliest.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
NBT India – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Editor (English) | 3 | Rs.60000-80000/- | Delhi |
| Assistant Editor (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | 1 | Rs.60000-80000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Marathi) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Telugu) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Kannada) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Odia) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Gujarati) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Malayalam) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Bodo) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Dogri) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Kashmiri) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Konkani) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Manipuri) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Maithali) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Nepali) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Sanskrit) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Sindhi) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Santhali) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Hindi) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Bangla) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (Punjabi) | 1 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Editorial Assistant (English) | 2 | Rs.45000-55000/- | Delhi |
| Total Vacancies: | 26 |
NBT India Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for NBT India Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by National Book Trust, India. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Assistant Editor (English) | Graduation OR MA (English) OR M.Phil |
| Assistant Editor (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | Graduation OR MA (English) OR M.Phil, Background of Art education, training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software |
| Editorial Assistant (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | Graduation OR MA (English) OR M.Phil, Background of Art education, training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software |
| Editorial Assistant (Marathi) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Marathi, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Telugu) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Telugu, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Kannada) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Kannada, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Odia) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Odia, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Gujarati) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Gujarati, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Malayalam) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Malayalam, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Bodo) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Bodo, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Dogri) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Dogri, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Kashmiri) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Kashmiri, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Konkani) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Konkani, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Manipuri) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Manipuri, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Maithali) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Maithali, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Nepali) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Nepali, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Sanskrit) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Sanskrit, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Sindhi) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Sindhi, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Santhali) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Santhali, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Hindi) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Hindi, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Bangla) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Bangla, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (Punjabi) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in Punjabi, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
| Editorial Assistant (English) | Graduation OR Masters Degree in English, Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, DTP composing and typesetting |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by National Book Trust, India for Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Editor (English) | Max 40 years |
| Assistant Editor (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (English – Comics, Graphic Books, Coffee Table Books) | Max 35 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Marathi) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Telugu) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Kannada) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Odia) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Gujarati) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Malayalam) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Bodo) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Dogri) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Kashmiri) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Konkani) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Manipuri) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Maithali) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Nepali) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Sanskrit) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Sindhi) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Santhali) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Hindi) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Bangla) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (Punjabi) | Max 40 years |
| Editorial Assistant (English) | Max 40 years |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Assistant Editor (English) and other Posts will be carried out through Eligibility Criteria Review. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of National Book Trust, India. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for NBT India Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of National Book Trust, India is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Send completed application in prescribed format to: Deputy Director (A&E), National Book Trust, India, Nehru Bhawan, 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110070. (get form from https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/writereaddata/jobattachment/wednesday-july-8-20264-12-23-pmvacancy-notice-for-the-post-of-assistant-editor-and-editorial-assistant-on-contract-basis.pdf).
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | nbtindia.gov.in |
