The Central Silk Board (CSB), under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, headquartered in Bengaluru, has invited applications for 17 posts on deputation under Advertisement No. CSB/01/2026. The notification was issued on 9 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 November 2026 (extended; the original last date was 9 October 2026).
Important: This recruitment is on deputation only. Only serving officers of the Central Government or State Governments can apply. Freshers and private-sector candidates are NOT eligible.
Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India — Headquarters Bengaluru |
| Advertisement No. | CSB/01/2026 |
| Total posts | 17 |
| Mode of recruitment | Deputation — serving government officers only |
| Notification issued | 9 September 2026 |
| Last date (extended) | 11 November 2026 |
| Original last date | 9 October 2026 |
| Maximum age | 56 years |
| Application fee | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| Selection process | Application Screening + Personal Discussion (no written examination) |
| How to apply | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Joint Secretary (Technical) | 2 |
| Deputy Director (Admn. & Accts.) | 4 |
| Deputy Director (Statistics) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Official Language) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Finance) | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Admn. & Accts.) | 6 |
| Assistant Director (Statistics) | 1 |
| Assistant Engineer | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer | Level-6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Assistant Director (Admn. & Accts. / Statistics) | Level-10 | Rs 56,100 – Rs 1,77,500 |
| Deputy Director (Admn. & Accts. / Statistics / Official Language / Finance) | Level-11 | Rs 67,700 – Rs 2,08,700 |
| Joint Secretary (Technical) | Level-12 | Rs 78,800 – Rs 2,09,200 |
Eligibility
All 17 posts will be filled on deputation. The candidate must be a serving officer of the Central Government, a State Government, a Union Territory, a public sector undertaking or an autonomous body. The deputation conditions post-wise are:
- Joint Secretary (Technical): Holding an analogous post, or with 5 years of regular service in Level-11.
- Deputy Director (Admn. & Accts. / Statistics / Official Language / Finance): 5 years of regular service in Level-10.
- Assistant Director (Admn. & Accts. / Statistics): 3 years of regular service in Level-7.
- Assistant Engineer: II Class BE (Civil) — a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering in the second class.
For detailed educational qualifications, experience and other conditions, please read the official notification (PDF).
Age Limit
The maximum age for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of applications.
Selection Process
Selection will be made on the basis of Application Screening and Personal Discussion. There is no written examination in this recruitment.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
How to Apply — Offline Process
- Download the application form from csb.gov.in, or obtain it from the notification PDF.
- Fill in the form correctly and attach all required self-attested documents.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post / Registered Post to the address given in the notification.
- The application must reach the given address by 11 November 2026. Applications received after the last date will not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 9 September 2026 |
| Original last date | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date (extended) | 11 November 2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF | Central Silk Board Advertisement CSB/01/2026 — official PDF |
| csb.gov.in | Official website of the Central Silk Board |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many posts are there in Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026?
There are 17 posts in total — Joint Secretary (Technical) 2, Deputy Director 7, Assistant Director 7 and Assistant Engineer 1.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 11 November 2026. The original last date of 9 October 2026 was extended to 11 November 2026.
3. Can freshers apply for this recruitment?
No. This recruitment is on deputation only, and only serving Central/State Government officers are eligible. Freshers and private-sector candidates cannot apply.
4. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age for deputation is 56 years.
5. How much is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
6. What is the selection process? Is there a written examination?
Selection will be based on Application Screening and Personal Discussion. There is no written examination.
7. How do I apply?
Applications are offline. Download the form from csb.gov.in, fill it in, attach self-attested documents and send it by Speed Post/Registered Post to the address given in the notification, so that it reaches by 11 November 2026.
8. What is the advertisement number?
The advertisement number is CSB/01/2026.
Please Note
The information in this article is based on Central Silk Board Advertisement CSB/01/2026. The official PDF could not be fetched directly this time, and the extension notice was not read directly either, so please confirm the postal address, the deputation period and other conditions from the official notification PDF before sending your application. Send your application only to the address given in the official notification.
Next Action: Download the official notification PDF from csb.gov.in and send your application so that it reaches by 11 November 2026.
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