The Central Silk Board (CSB), through its Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation (BTSSO), Bilaspur, has invited online applications for 15 Sericulture Assistant posts on a contractual basis, as per Advertisement No. CSB/BTSSO-BILAS/(93096)/26-27/ dated 6 October 2026. The online application window runs from 6 October 2026 to 6 November 2026, and the minimum qualification is a degree in Sericulture or a related discipline as detailed below. Selected candidates will be engaged for one year on a consolidated pay of Rs. 21,000 per month plus HRA. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 6 October 2026 |
| Online application start | 6 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 6 November 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Interview date | To be notified |
| Admit card | Not applicable — selection by personal interview only |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Candidates should check the official notification and the application portal for any fee-related instruction before submitting the form.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sericulture Assistant | Contractual — Rs. 21,000 per month + HRA | 15 | Degree in Sericulture / Agri Sciences / Forestry / Biological Sciences / Bio Sciences / Biotechnology (see eligibility) |
| Total | 15 |
The 15 posts are spread across 15 units in seven states: Chhattisgarh (6 units — Kota, Ambikapur, Pali, Bastar, Boirdadar and Bilaspur), Odisha (4 units — Baripada, Keonjhar, Pallahara and Sundargarh), Telangana (1 unit — Chinnoor), Andhra Pradesh (1 unit — Rampachodavaram), Jharkhand (1 unit — Kharsawan), Maharashtra (1 unit — Bhandara) and West Bengal (1 unit — Patelnagar).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications from a recognised university or institution:
- A 3-year or 4-year full-time degree in Sericulture; OR
- A 4-year degree in Agri Sciences or Forestry; OR
- A 3-year degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology, Botany or Biology) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture; OR
- A degree in Bio Sciences or Biotechnology with one year of Sericultural project experience.
Only candidates who meet one of the above qualification routes are eligible. Candidates should verify their exact qualification route against the official notification before applying, as the notification is the final authority on eligibility.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 6 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Maximum age (all categories) | 35 years |
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 6 November 2026, the last date of application. Age relaxation, if any, will be as per the official notification and the rules of the Central Silk Board.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be engaged on a contractual basis for one year and paid a consolidated amount of Rs. 21,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA). The engagement is purely contractual and does not carry the pay scale of a regular government post. Other allowances and service conditions, if any, will be as specified in the official notification and the terms of engagement.
Selection Process
- Online application through the CSB hiring portal.
- Screening of applications against the prescribed qualification.
- Personal interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection on the basis of performance in the interview.
There is no written examination in this recruitment. Selection is made by personal interview only. The date, time and venue of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates separately.
Exam Pattern
Not applicable — there is no written examination. Selection is by personal interview only, as stated in the notification.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport)
- Degree certificate and mark sheets supporting the claimed qualification route
- Post Graduate Diploma in Sericulture certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificate for Sericultural project work, where applicable
- Caste or category certificate, if applicable
- Any other document specified in the official notification
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the CSB hiring portal at csb-hiring.in.
- Open the Sericulture Assistant recruitment link under Advertisement No. CSB/BTSSO-BILAS/(93096)/26-27/.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and contact details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Review all details before final submission — no correction window has been announced.
- Submit the application on or before 6 November 2026 and save the acknowledgement for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 15 Sericulture Assistant posts are announced, spread across 15 units in seven states.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 6 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of a CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant?
Selected candidates get a consolidated pay of Rs. 21,000 per month plus HRA on a one-year contractual engagement.
Q4. What is the qualification required for Sericulture Assistant?
A 3-year or 4-year degree in Sericulture, or a 4-year degree in Agri Sciences or Forestry, or a Biological Sciences degree with a PG Diploma in Sericulture, or a Bio Sciences or Biotechnology degree with one year of Sericultural project experience.
Q5. What is the age limit for CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant?
The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 6 November 2026.
Q6. Is there a written exam in CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is by personal interview only; there is no written examination.
Q7. Where can I apply online for CSB BTSSO Sericulture Assistant?
Applications are submitted online at csb-hiring.in, the official hiring portal of the Central Silk Board.
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Sources: Advertisement No. CSB/BTSSO-BILAS/(93096)/26-27/ dated 6 October 2026; csb.gov.in; btsso.org.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
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