National Book Trust, India, an apex body under the Ministry of Education for book publication and promotion, has announced recruitment for Editorial Assistant posts on contract basis. A total of 17 positions are on offer across a wide range of Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam, Sanskrit and several others. The roles involve editorial work such as translation, copy editing and proofreading at the Trust based in New Delhi.
NBT Recruitment 2026 - Editorial Assistant Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026129/2026/Estt.
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
30 Sept
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification15 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About NBT Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Book Trust, India
- Advertisement No.
- 129/2026/Estt.
- Post Name
- Editorial Assistant (Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam), Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali, Punjabi) and Editorial Assistant (Hindi)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month
- Tenure
- Initially for three months, extendable as per the requirement of the Trust
Vacancy Breakdown
Editorial Assistant (Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam)
5
Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali, Punjabi)
11
Editorial Assistant (Hindi)
1
Total17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Editorial Assistant (Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam) | 5 |
| Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali, Punjabi) | 11 |
| Editorial Assistant (Hindi) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Editorial Assistant - Qualification and Experience
Essential Qualification: Graduation. Desirable Qualification: Master's Degree in the specified language. Minimum 1 year experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department, with translation, copy editing, proof reading and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of computer applications such as Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, page designing, DTP composing and typesetting in the concerned language.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Editorial Assistant - Qualification and Experience | Essential Qualification: Graduation. Desirable Qualification: Master's Degree in the specified language. Minimum 1 year experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department, with translation, copy editing, proof reading and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of computer applications such as Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, page designing, DTP composing and typesetting in the concerned language. |
Age Limit
Maximum 40 years
Salary Structure
Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 55,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the National Book Trust website before the last date
- 2Fill the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format
- 4Review all the details entered in the form before submitting
- 5Submit the application and save a copy or printout for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature and certificates in the prescribed format
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on contract basis through a manpower agency, initially for three months and extendable as per the requirement of the Trust.
- National Book Trust, India reserves the right not to fill up the posts as advertised.
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