NBT India Assistant Editor & Editorial Assistant Recruitment 2026
Delhi - New Delhi
Vacancies
26
Salary
Rs.35,000 - Rs.80,000/- per month
Last Date
23 Jul 2026
Rs.35,000 - Rs.80,000/- per month
Graduation (EQ) / Masters Degree (DQ) in relevant language. Age: 35-40 yrs depending on post.
National Book Trust (NBT), India
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Advertisement No. 111/2026/Estt. dated 08.07.2026
Applications are invited for the following posts purely on contract basis through manpower agency (initially 3 months, extendable).
Total Vacancies: 26
| S.No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary (per month) | Age Limit | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Editor (English) | 03 | Rs.40,000-80,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), MA English/M.Phil (DQ) | 3-4 yrs manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading |
| 2 | Assistant Editor (English) - Comics/Graphic/Coffee Table Books | 01 | Rs.40,000-80,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), MA English/M.Phil (DQ) | 3-4 yrs with expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing of comics/graphic books |
| 3 | Editorial Assistant (English) - Comics/Graphic/Coffee Table Books | 01 | Rs.35,000-55,000 | 35 yrs | Graduation (EQ), MA English/M.Phil (DQ) | 1-2 yrs in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading |
| 4 | Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam) | 06 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in specified language (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
| 5 | Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithili, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali) | 10 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in specified language (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
| 6 | Editorial Assistant (Hindi) | 01 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in Hindi (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
| 7 | Editorial Assistant (Bangla) | 01 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in Bangla (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
| 8 | Editorial Assistant (Punjabi) | 01 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in Punjabi (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
| 9 | Editorial Assistant (English) | 02 | Rs.40,000-55,000 | 40 yrs | Graduation (EQ), Masters in English (DQ) | 1 yr in publishing - translation, copy editing, proofreading, DTP |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria may apply to the Deputy Director (A&E), National Book Trust, India, Nehru Bhawan, 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070 in the prescribed format.
Application form available at: www.nbtindia.gov.in
Last date for submission is 15 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
EQ = Essential Qualification, DQ = Desirable Qualification