The Central Silk Board, through its Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (MESSO), has announced the recruitment of Sericulture Assistants for 2026, with 16 posts in total. The openings are spread across institutes and units in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tamil Nadu, covering silkworm seed production and related field work in the pre-cocoon sector. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, initially for a period not exceeding one year, and does not confer any right to regularisation or permanent appointment in the Board.
CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026CSB/MESSO/1(10)/Estt/Seri.Asstt./2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification06 Oct
- Applications Opentill 30 Oct
About CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Central Silk Board
- Advertisement No.
- CSB/MESSO/1(10)/Estt/Seri.Asstt./2026
- Post Name
- CSB-MESSO, GUWAHATI, CSB-P3 UNIT, PAILAPOOL, SILCHAR and 11 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- One year experience in Sericultural project work for candidates holding a three years full time bachelor degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology/Botany/Biology)/Biotechnology
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 21,000/- + HRA per month (consolidated remuneration)
- Tenure
- Initially for a period not exceeding one year
Vacancy Breakdown
CSB-MESSO, GUWAHATI
2
CSB-P3 UNIT, PAILAPOOL, SILCHAR
1
CSB-P2-ERI BSF, TOPATOLI, KAMRUP
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, NARAYANPUR, LAKHIMPUR
1
CSB-MUGA SSPC, KALIABARI, KAMRUP
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, HAHIM, KAMRUP
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, NONGPOH, Ri Bhoi
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, TURA, West Garo Hills
2
CSB-P3 UNIT, RAMPORA, North Garo Hills
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, MENDIPATHAR, North Garo Hills
1
CSB-P3 UNIT, KOBULONG, Mokokchung
1
CSB-MTU, Aizawl (formerly CSB-REC, Aizawl)
1
CSB-ESSPC, HOSUR
2
Total16
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| CSB-MESSO, GUWAHATI | 2 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, PAILAPOOL, SILCHAR | 1 |
| CSB-P2-ERI BSF, TOPATOLI, KAMRUP | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, NARAYANPUR, LAKHIMPUR | 1 |
| CSB-MUGA SSPC, KALIABARI, KAMRUP | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, HAHIM, KAMRUP | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, NONGPOH, Ri Bhoi | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, TURA, West Garo Hills | 2 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, RAMPORA, North Garo Hills | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, MENDIPATHAR, North Garo Hills | 1 |
| CSB-P3 UNIT, KOBULONG, Mokokchung | 1 |
| CSB-MTU, Aizawl (formerly CSB-REC, Aizawl) | 1 |
| CSB-ESSPC, HOSUR | 2 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Sericulture Assistant (SA)
Three years full time degree in Sericulture OR four years full time degree in Sericulture OR three years full time degree + PG Diploma in Sericulture OR four years full time bachelor degree in Agriculture Sciences/Forestry OR three years full time degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology or Botany or Biology)/Biotechnology + PG Diploma in Sericulture OR three years full time bachelor degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology or Botany or Biology)/Biotechnology + one year experience in Sericultural project work. Desirable: work experience in the field of silkworm rearing and grainage or Sericulture and related field (Pre-Cocoon Sector).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sericulture Assistant (SA) | Three years full time degree in Sericulture OR four years full time degree in Sericulture OR three years full time degree + PG Diploma in Sericulture OR four years full time bachelor degree in Agriculture Sciences/Forestry OR three years full time degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology or Botany or Biology)/Biotechnology + PG Diploma in Sericulture OR three years full time bachelor degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology or Botany or Biology)/Biotechnology + one year experience in Sericultural project work. Desirable: work experience in the field of silkworm rearing and grainage or Sericulture and related field (Pre-Cocoon Sector). |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 35 years as on 06-11-2026
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
Selection is based only on the candidate's performance in the personal interview; the date, time and venue will be intimated to eligible candidates by email.
Salary Structure
Rs. 21,000/- + HRA per month (consolidated remuneration)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official CSB application portal
- 2Fill out the online application form with correct details without suppressing any material information
- 3Attach self-attested copies of documents in support of the eligibility criteria
- 4Submit the application online before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of documents in support of eligibility criteria
•Original certificates and identity proof for verification at the interview
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, initially for a period not exceeding one year, and does not confer any right to regularisation, absorption, continuation or permanent appointment in CSB.
- Candidates must attend the interview at their own cost; no TA/DA, lodging or boarding will be paid.
- Candidates opting for a place of posting are preferably expected to be well-versed in the local language of the concerned region.
- Incomplete applications or applications with false information will be summarily rejected, and canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the candidature.
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