National Book Trust, India, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education that promotes books and publishing in the country, has opened recruitment for Senior Backend Developer, Senior Front End Developer (Android), Senior Database Administrator, Senior System Administrator, Junior Front End Developer Web, and Content Reviewer and Writer posts. A total of seven positions are on offer, all on a contract basis through a manpower agency. The roles support the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya Project and cover technical as well as editorial work at the Trust's New Delhi office.
NBT Senior Backend Developer, Front End Developer and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026136/2026/Estt.
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About NBT Senior Backend Developer and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Book Trust, India
- Advertisement No.
- 136/2026/Estt.
- Post Name
- Senior Backend Developer, Senior Front End Developer (Android) and 5 more
- 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
- Tenure
- Initially 11 months for Senior posts and 3 months for Junior posts, extendable as per the requirement of the Trust
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Backend Developer
1
Senior Front End Developer (Android)
1
Senior Database Administrator
1
Senior System Administrator
1
Junior Front End Developer Web
1
Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi)
1
Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual)
1
Total7
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Backend Developer | 1 |
| Senior Front End Developer (Android) | 1 |
| Senior Database Administrator | 1 |
| Senior System Administrator | 1 |
| Junior Front End Developer Web | 1 |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi) | 1 |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Senior Backend Developer1 post
- Qualification
- Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Proficiency in Node.js / Python / Java / PHP frameworks. Experience with authentication, cloud services, and payment gateway integration. Knowledge of DRM, APIs, microservices, and database handling.
- Experience
- 5-8 years in backend development
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Roles
- Design and build core backend systems including authentication modules, book storage, recommendation engines and analytics tracking; implement content delivery mechanisms and DRM protocols; optimise server-side performance, database queries and API security
Senior Front End Developer (Android)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin, Android SDK, and Android Studio. Experience with APIs, JSON/XML, push notifications, and offline storage. Familiarity with Material Design and responsive UI for different devices. Knowledge of Play Store deployment and performance optimization.
- Experience
- 5-8 years of Android app development
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Roles
- Build and maintain high-performance Android application interfaces; optimise app performance, speed and responsiveness across devices; ensure adherence to platform guidelines and usability standards; collaborate with backend and design teams; debug and resolve UI/UX issues
Senior Database Administrator1 post
- Qualification
- Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Experience with data security, encryption, and backups. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, IT Act, etc.).
- Experience
- 5-8 years as a DBA in enterprise-level projects
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Roles
- Manage, configure and optimise enterprise databases; ensure data security, regular backups and disaster recovery planning; monitor database performance and query efficiency; handle database migrations, schema updates and patch implementations; maintain high availability, scalability and integrity of data systems
Senior System Administrator1 post
- Qualification
- Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Professional certifications like Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or CompTIA Server+/Network+ (preferred). Hands-on knowledge of Windows/Linux server management, firewalls, and VPNs. Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficiency in backup management, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of system security, patch management, and user access control.
- Experience
- 5-8 years of experience in system/network administration
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Note
- Certifications such as MCSA, RHCSA or CompTIA Server+/Network+ are preferred
- Roles
- Manage and maintain servers, networks and overall system infrastructure; ensure high availability, security and regular data backups; monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively; implement user management protocols
Junior Front End Developer Web1 post
- Qualification
- Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Strong in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. Experience with responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility. Familiarity with API integration, state management, and frontend build tools (Webpack, npm). Knowledge of performance optimization and SEO basics.
- Experience
- 3-5 years in web frontend development
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Roles
- Create and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces; ensure cross-browser and multi-device compatibility; optimise frontend performance, rendering speed and page load times; implement clean UI components based on prototypes and wireframes; debug frontend, UI/UX and responsiveness issues
Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-graduation in a relevant language from a recognised University with good knowledge of English / Hindi. Proficient in Unicode typing of the respective language with a speed of at least 30 wpm. Knowledge of MS Office and Google Suite. An avid reader and a creative writer with strong command of grammar, style and formatting. Ability to check metadata, categorization and compliance with publishing guidelines.
- Experience
- 3-5 years in editorial review, proofreading, or quality assurance
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Roles
- Review uploaded content for quality, accuracy and compliance with guidelines; check plagiarism, copyright and metadata correctness; ensure proper formatting to ePUB, PDF and MOBI standards; review books for uploading on ReP platforms
Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual)1 post
- Qualification
- Post-graduation in a relevant field from a recognised University with good knowledge of English / Hindi. Fluent in Hindi, English or an additional Indian language. An avid reader and writer.
- Experience
- 3-5 years of proven work experience in digital content writing and metadata creation in alignment with SEO best practices, press releases and articles
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Roles
- Create high-quality descriptions, summaries and promotional blurbs for e-books; draft newsletters, campaign content and announcements for new titles; write metadata (title, tags, categories); review books for uploading on ReP platforms
Age Limit
Up to 40 years for Senior posts; up to 32 years for Junior and Content posts
Salary Structure
Senior Backend Developer
Pay: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior Front End Developer (Android)
Pay: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior Database Administrator
Pay: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Senior System Administrator
Pay: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month
Junior Front End Developer Web
Pay: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month
Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi)
Pay: Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month
Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual)
Pay: Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Senior Backend Developer | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior Front End Developer (Android) | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior Database Administrator | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Senior System Administrator | Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per month |
| Junior Front End Developer Web | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi) | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual) | Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month |
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Book Trust, India website. The last date for submitting applications is 10 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Important Details
- Engagement is purely on a contract basis through a manpower agency, initially for eleven months for Senior posts and three months for Junior posts, extendable as per the requirement of the Trust.
- National Book Trust, India reserves the right not to fill up the posts as advertised.
- The last date for submitting applications is 10 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the NBT website.
Roles and Responsibilities
Senior Backend Developer
Roles and Responsibilities: Design and build core backend systems including authentication modules, book storage, recommendation engines and analytics tracking; implement content delivery mechanisms and DRM protocols; optimise server-side performance, database queries and API security
Senior Front End Developer (Android)
Roles and Responsibilities: Build and maintain high-performance Android application interfaces; optimise app performance, speed and responsiveness across devices; ensure adherence to platform guidelines and usability standards; collaborate with backend and design teams; debug and resolve UI/UX issues
Senior Database Administrator
Roles and Responsibilities: Manage, configure and optimise enterprise databases; ensure data security, regular backups and disaster recovery planning; monitor database performance and query efficiency; handle database migrations, schema updates and patch implementations; maintain high availability, scalability and integrity of data systems
Senior System Administrator
Roles and Responsibilities: Manage and maintain servers, networks and overall system infrastructure; ensure high availability, security and regular data backups; monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively; implement user management protocols
Junior Front End Developer Web
Roles and Responsibilities: Create and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces; ensure cross-browser and multi-device compatibility; optimise frontend performance, rendering speed and page load times; implement clean UI components based on prototypes and wireframes; debug frontend, UI/UX and responsiveness issues
Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi)
Roles and Responsibilities: Review uploaded content for quality, accuracy and compliance with guidelines; check plagiarism, copyright and metadata correctness; ensure proper formatting to ePUB, PDF and MOBI standards; review books for uploading on ReP platforms
Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual)
Roles and Responsibilities: Create high-quality descriptions, summaries and promotional blurbs for e-books; draft newsletters, campaign content and announcements for new titles; write metadata (title, tags, categories); review books for uploading on ReP platforms
| Post | Roles and Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Senior Backend Developer | Design and build core backend systems including authentication modules, book storage, recommendation engines and analytics tracking; implement content delivery mechanisms and DRM protocols; optimise server-side performance, database queries and API security |
| Senior Front End Developer (Android) | Build and maintain high-performance Android application interfaces; optimise app performance, speed and responsiveness across devices; ensure adherence to platform guidelines and usability standards; collaborate with backend and design teams; debug and resolve UI/UX issues |
| Senior Database Administrator | Manage, configure and optimise enterprise databases; ensure data security, regular backups and disaster recovery planning; monitor database performance and query efficiency; handle database migrations, schema updates and patch implementations; maintain high availability, scalability and integrity of data systems |
| Senior System Administrator | Manage and maintain servers, networks and overall system infrastructure; ensure high availability, security and regular data backups; monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively; implement user management protocols |
| Junior Front End Developer Web | Create and maintain responsive, user-friendly web interfaces; ensure cross-browser and multi-device compatibility; optimise frontend performance, rendering speed and page load times; implement clean UI components based on prototypes and wireframes; debug frontend, UI/UX and responsiveness issues |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Hindi) | Review uploaded content for quality, accuracy and compliance with guidelines; check plagiarism, copyright and metadata correctness; ensure proper formatting to ePUB, PDF and MOBI standards; review books for uploading on ReP platforms |
| Content Reviewer & Writer (Multilingual) | Create high-quality descriptions, summaries and promotional blurbs for e-books; draft newsletters, campaign content and announcements for new titles; write metadata (title, tags, categories); review books for uploading on ReP platforms |
Contact
Phone: 91-11-35464620
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