Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026: 17 Posts, Deputation Eligibility, Salary, Age Limit & Apply

The Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. CSB/01/2026 for filling various Group A and Group B posts on a deputation basis. The vacancies include Joint Secretary (Technical), Deputy Director, Assistant Director and Assistant Engineer posts.

A total of 17 vacancies are available across different cadres. The recruitment is primarily meant for eligible serving officers from the Central Government, State Government, or specified statutory/autonomous organisations, depending on the post. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

This is not a regular open-market recruitment for fresh graduates. Candidates must carefully check the prescribed government-service/deputation eligibility, regular service requirement and educational qualification for the particular post before applying.

Quick Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Central Silk Board (CSB)
Ministry	Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Advertisement No.	CSB/01/2026
Total Vacancies	17
Recruitment Type	Deputation Basis
Initial Deputation Period	3 Years
Application Mode	Offline / Through Proper Channel
Advertisement Date	09 September 2026
Last Date	09 October 2026
Maximum Age	56 Years
Selection	Application Scrutiny / Shortlisting and Personal Discussion, if required
Application Fee	Not specified in the provided notification.

The PDF states that CSB is a statutory body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles and that applications are invited for various posts on deputation, initially for three years. The 09 October 2026 deadline is also reported by current recruitment listings based on the notification’s 30-day Employment News timeline.

Central Silk Board Vacancy 2026

The notification contains 8 different post categories, with the individual vacancy numbers adding up to 17. The place of posting mentioned in the notification is tentative.

Sr. No.	Post Name	Vacancies	Group	Pay Level	Tentative Place of Posting
1	Joint Secretary (Technical)	2	Group A	Level-12	Mumbai / Guwahati / Delhi
2	Deputy Director (Administration & Accounts)	4	Group A	Level-11	Bengaluru / Mysuru / Berhampore
3	Deputy Director (Statistics)	1	Group A	Level-11	Bengaluru
4	Deputy Director (Official Language)	1	Group A	Level-11	Mysuru
5	Deputy Director (Finance)	1	Group A	Level-11	Bengaluru
6	Assistant Director (Administration & Accounts)	6	Group A	Level-10	Bengaluru / Mysuru / Pampore / Guwahati / Bilaspur
7	Assistant Director (Statistics)	1	Group A	Level-10	Bengaluru
8	Assistant Engineer	1	Group B	Level-06	As indicated in the notification
Total		17

Important: Place of posting is specifically described as tentative in the notification, so it should not be presented as an absolutely fixed posting location.

CSB Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

The advertised posts fall under Pay Levels 6 to 12.

Post	Pay Level	Pay Matrix
Joint Secretary (Technical)	Level-12	₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Deputy Director Posts	Level-11	₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
Assistant Director Posts	Level-10	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Assistant Engineer	Level-06	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

These pay levels and ranges are printed in the vacancy circular.

Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

This is the most important section of this recruitment because deputation eligibility is mandatory.

A normal graduate candidate cannot simply apply because they possess a matching degree. The notification requires the candidate to belong to the prescribed government/statutory/autonomous service and satisfy the relevant regular-service condition wherever applicable.

1. Joint Secretary (Technical)

Candidates should be officers of the Central or State Government who:

• Hold an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• Have 5 years of regular service in Level-11 in the Pay Matrix or equivalent.

The maximum age for appointment by deputation is 56 years as on the closing date.

Job Responsibilities

The job description includes areas such as:

• Formulation, monitoring and implementation of centrally and centrally sponsored sericulture programmes.
• Coordination with State Sericulture Departments.
• Visits to sericultural areas.
• Review of plan schemes.
• Parliamentary matters.
• Preparation of agenda and explanatory notes for Board/Standing Committee meetings.
• Coordination of visits of parliamentary committees.
• Monitoring implementation of centrally sponsored schemes/projects.
• Preparation of projects/schemes and special projects.
• Representation of CSB in State Programme Approval and Monitoring Group meetings.
• Acting as liaison between CSB and Ministry of Textiles.

2. Deputy Director (Administration & Accounts)

Eligible candidates should be officers of the Central Government or statutory/autonomous organisations functioning under the Central Government who:

• Hold an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• Have 5 years of regular service in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University or Institute.

Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date.

Work Profile

The notification describes responsibilities involving:

• Recruitment and promotion
• Modified FCS / Modified ACP
• Compassionate appointments
• Reservation rosters
• Personal Information System
• APAR-related matters
• Staff deployment
• Seniority and confirmation
• Service matters
• Transfer policy
• Disciplinary and labour matters
• Grievances
• Budget and accounts
• Audit coordination
• Pension and GPF
• GSLIS
• TA/LTC/Medical bills
• TDS
• Audit-related work

3. Deputy Director (Statistics)

Eligibility includes:

• Officer of the Central Government or specified statutory/autonomous organisation.
• Analogous post on regular basis; OR
• 5 years regular service in Level-10 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from a recognized University.
• Maximum age 56 years on closing date.

The work profile includes MIS, forecasting and analysis, sericulture statistics, monthly/annual export-import reviews, market intelligence, price data, State-level sericulture schemes and statistical reporting.

4. Deputy Director (Official Language)

For this post, candidates need the prescribed government/deputation eligibility plus one of the educational routes listed in the notification.

The notification includes:

• Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; OR
• Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; OR
• Master’s degree in another subject with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; OR
• Master’s degree in another subject with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; OR
• Master’s degree in another subject with both Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level;
• Plus a Diploma or Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa from a recognized institute/university.

Maximum age: 56 years on closing date.

Job Responsibilities

The notification mentions:

• Implementation of Official Language Policy.
• Inspection of research institutes/extension units.
• Implementation of Official Language Policy.
• Translation work.
• Publication of Hindi journals.
• Workshops on Official Language.
• Assistance to Member-Secretary on Official Language matters.

5. Deputy Director (Finance)

Candidates must satisfy the applicable deputation/service condition and possess any one of the following qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant from ICAI; OR
• Qualified Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India; OR
• Qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India; OR
• Master of Business Administration; OR
• Master’s degree in Commerce from a recognized University/Institute.

Maximum age: 56 years on closing date.

The work includes budgeting, annual accounts, accounting, audit follow-up, monthly/annual accounts, letters of credit, salary, pension, GPF, GSLIS, bills, TDS and auditing of CSB units.

6. Assistant Director (Administration & Accounts)

Candidates should be officers of the Central Government or specified statutory/autonomous organisations who:

• Hold an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• Have 3 years of regular service in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent.

Educational qualification includes any one of:

• Chartered Accountant
• Cost Accountant
• Company Secretary
• MBA
• Master’s degree in Commerce

Maximum age: 56 years on closing date.

7. Assistant Director (Statistics)

Candidates should:

• Be officers of the Central Government or specified statutory/autonomous organisations.
• Hold an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• Have 3 years of regular service in Level-7 or equivalent.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from a recognized University.
• Be within the maximum age limit of 56 years on the closing date.

The job involves MIS, forecasting, analysis, sericulture statistics, export/import reviews, market intelligence, price data and State-level sericulture reporting.

8. Assistant Engineer

The notification specifies:

• Officers of the Central or State Government or autonomous bodies holding analogous posts.
• II Class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
• Maximum age 56 years on the closing date.

The job description relates to civil/electrical/mechanical/workshop/cold-storage related works, including repair and maintenance of residential and non-residential buildings, drainage, water supply, sanitary installations and preparation of estimates/execution of works.

Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Particular	Age Limit
Joint Secretary (Technical)	Maximum 56 Years
Deputy Director Posts	Maximum 56 Years
Assistant Director Posts	Maximum 56 Years
Assistant Engineer	Maximum 56 Years
Age Calculation	As on the closing date of receipt of applications

The notification states the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation as 56 years on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date / Details
Advertisement No.	CSB/01/2026
Advertisement Date	09 September 2026
Application Mode	Offline through Proper Channel
Last Date for Receipt	09 October 2026

The PDF says applications should reach CSB within 30 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Current recruitment listings identify the resulting closing date as 09 October 2026.

Application Fee

Application Fee: Not specified in the provided notification.

The scanned vacancy circular does not provide an application-fee amount or fee-payment procedure. Therefore, JobDekho should not publish a zero-fee claim without an official source.

Selection Process

This recruitment is different from normal online government examinations.

The notification does not prescribe a written examination.

The process broadly involves:

Application through Proper Channel → Scrutiny/Shortlisting → Personal Discussion, if required → Deputation Appointment

The notification states that if required in the opinion of the Selection Committee, shortlisted candidates may be called for Personal Discussion at the Central Silk Board Headquarters, Bengaluru. It also specifically states that no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Personal Discussion.

Therefore:

Written Exam

Not specified in the provided notification.

Interview / Personal Discussion

Personal Discussion may be conducted if required by the Selection Committee.

Deputation Period

The selected candidates will initially be appointed on deputation for a period of 3 years.

The notification provides that the period may be extended further in accordance with applicable DoPT guidelines.

This is therefore a deputation appointment, rather than a fresh permanent appointment through a competitive open recruitment examination.

Who Can Apply for CSB Deputation Recruitment 2026?

This is an important candidate self-check.

The recruitment is primarily intended for serving government officers who satisfy the deputation conditions prescribed for the particular post.

Depending on the post, eligibility may require:

• Central Government service
• State Government service
• Service in specified statutory/autonomous organisations functioning under the Central Government
• Holding an analogous post on regular basis
• Prescribed regular service in a lower Pay Level
• Required educational qualification
• Maximum age of 56 years on the closing date

For example, Joint Secretary (Technical) requires an analogous post or five years of regular service in Level-11/equivalent, while Assistant Director posts generally require an analogous post or three years of regular service in Level-7/equivalent.

Who Should Avoid Applying for These Posts?

This section is an objective eligibility self-check, not a recommendation.

A candidate should not apply for a particular CSB post if the candidate:

• Is a private-sector employee without the required eligible government/deputation status.
• Is a fresh graduate without the required government-service condition.
• Does not hold the required analogous post or prescribed regular service.
• Does not possess the essential educational qualification for the selected post.
• Exceeds the maximum age limit of 56 years without an applicable provision.
• Cannot get the application forwarded through the required Proper Channel.
• Cannot provide the required APAR, integrity, vigilance or other service documents.
• Does not have the required qualification for the specific post.
• Wants to apply for a normal direct-recruitment government job but does not meet the deputation conditions.

Important: A person may be qualified for one CSB post and not another. Eligibility should therefore always be checked post-wise.

Documents Required for CSB Deputation Recruitment

The notification requires the application to be forwarded through the proper channel along with supporting service documents.

The forwarding authority is required to send documents including:

1. Cadre Clearance in respect of the applicant.
2. Up-to-date Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) dossier or relevant APAR copies for the prescribed period.
3. Integrity Certificate.
4. Vigilance Clearance Certificate, confirming that no disciplinary/criminal proceedings are pending or contemplated.
5. Certificate regarding major/minor penalties imposed during the prescribed past service period.
6. Prescribed application/biodata form.
7. Supporting educational qualification documents.
8. Relevant experience/service records.

The notification’s application form also asks for detailed information regarding present post, pay level/basic pay, date of joining service, date of retirement, educational qualifications and employment history.

How to Apply for Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026

The application process is offline and through Proper Channel.

Step 1 – Check the Exact Post

First identify the post you are applying for:

• Joint Secretary (Technical)
• Deputy Director (Administration & Accounts)
• Deputy Director (Statistics)
• Deputy Director (Official Language)
• Deputy Director (Finance)
• Assistant Director (Administration & Accounts)
• Assistant Director (Statistics)
• Assistant Engineer

Step 2 – Check Deputation Eligibility

Verify your:

• Present post
• Regular service
• Pay Level
• Educational qualification
• Age
• Experience, wherever applicable

Step 3 – Fill the Prescribed Application Form

The notification contains a prescribed application form. The form asks for personal details, preferred place of posting, present post, educational qualifications, employment history and other service details.

Step 4 – Attach Required Documents

Attach the required:

• Cadre clearance
• APAR dossier/copies
• Integrity certificate
• Vigilance clearance
• Penalty statement
• Educational documents
• Relevant service/experience documents

Step 5 – Forward Through Proper Channel

The application should be forwarded by the competent controlling authority/cadre controlling authority.

Step 6 – Send the Application

The application should be sent to:

Member Secretary, Central Silk Board
CSB Complex, B.T.M. Layout, Madiwala, Bengaluru – 560 068

The notification states that applications should reach through the proper channel, preferably within the prescribed 30-day period.

Important Instructions for Applicants

The notification contains several conditions that candidates should not overlook.

1. Mere Eligibility Does Not Guarantee Interview

The notification clearly states that merely fulfilling the minimum essential qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for Personal Discussion/Interview.

2. More Than One Post

Candidates who wish to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post.

3. Withdrawal After Selection

The notification states that an applicant will not be permitted to withdraw his/her name after selection.

4. Initial Deputation

Selected candidates are appointed on deputation initially for three years, subject to applicable conditions.

5. Verification of Documents

CSB reserves the right to verify the documents submitted by the candidate at the time of appointment or during service. If the information/documents are later found incorrect or incomplete, action may be taken, including repatriation to the parent department.

CSB Recruitment 2026 – Job Profile at a Glance

The recruitment covers very different professional functions.

Post	Broad Work Area
Joint Secretary (Technical)	Technical administration, sericulture programmes, schemes, coordination and Ministry-related matters
Deputy Director (Administration & Accounts)	Administration, establishment, accounts, audit, personnel and service matters
Deputy Director (Statistics)	MIS, statistical analysis, market intelligence and sericulture data
Deputy Director (Official Language)	Official Language policy, translation, Hindi journals and language implementation
Deputy Director (Finance)	Budget, accounts, audit, pension, GPF, TDS and financial administration
Assistant Director (Administration & Accounts)	Personnel administration, establishment and accounting functions
Assistant Director (Statistics)	Statistics, MIS, forecasting, sericulture reports and market data
Assistant Engineer	Civil works, buildings, maintenance, water supply, drainage and related engineering work

These work areas are based on the job descriptions printed across pages 2–8 of the vacancy circular.

CSB Recruitment 2026 – Candidate Self-Check

Before sending the application, candidates should verify:

• I am eligible for deputation.
• My current organisation/service falls under the prescribed eligibility.
• I hold an analogous post or have the required regular service.
• I meet the prescribed Pay Level/service requirement.
• I have the required educational qualification.
• I am not above 56 years on the closing date.
• My application can be forwarded through Proper Channel.
• Cadre clearance is available.
• APAR dossier/copies are available.
• Integrity certificate is available.
• Vigilance clearance is available.
• Penalty statement is available.
• I have filled the prescribed application form completely.
• I have checked the exact post-wise requirements.
• I have sent the application to the correct CSB address.
• I have retained a copy of the complete application and documents.

Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 – Important Address

Member Secretary
Central Silk Board
CSB Complex, B.T.M. Layout
Madiwala, Bengaluru – 560 068

The notification directs applicants to forward applications through the proper channel to the Member Secretary at the Central Silk Board headquarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 is a deputation-based recruitment under Advertisement No. CSB/01/2026 for various Group A and Group B posts in the Central Silk Board.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in CSB Recruitment 2026?

Ans: There are 17 vacancies across Joint Secretary, Deputy Director, Assistant Director and Assistant Engineer posts.

Q3. Which posts are included in Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The posts are Joint Secretary (Technical), Deputy Director (Administration & Accounts), Deputy Director (Statistics), Deputy Director (Official Language), Deputy Director (Finance), Assistant Director (Administration & Accounts), Assistant Director (Statistics) and Assistant Engineer.

Q4. What is the last date for CSB Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The application is required to reach the Central Silk Board within the prescribed 30-day period. Current recruitment listings identify 09 October 2026 as the last date.

Q5. What is the maximum age limit for CSB Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Q6. Can freshers apply for Central Silk Board Deputation Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Generally, no. These vacancies are on a deputation basis and require the prescribed government-service/deputation eligibility. A normal fresher without the required service status cannot satisfy those conditions.

Q7. Is CSB Recruitment 2026 a direct recruitment?

Ans: No. The notification is for deputation-based appointments.

Q8. What is the deputation period?

Ans: The initial deputation period is 3 years, which may be extended further as per applicable DoPT guidelines.

Q9. Is there a written exam for CSB Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Not specified in the provided notification. The notification provides for scrutiny/shortlisting and Personal Discussion if required by the Selection Committee.

Q10. Is Personal Discussion mandatory?

Ans: The notification states that shortlisted candidates may be called for Personal Discussion if required in the opinion of the Selection Committee.

Q11. Where can Personal Discussion be conducted?

Ans: The notification states that Personal Discussion, if required, will be held at the Central Silk Board Headquarters, Bengaluru.

Q12. Is TA/DA provided for Personal Discussion?

Ans: No. The notification states that no TA/DA will be paid for appearing in Personal Discussion.

Q13. What is the application mode?

Ans: Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format through Proper Channel.

Q14. What is the application fee?

Ans: Not specified in the provided notification.

Q15. What qualification is required for Assistant Director (Statistics)?

Ans: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics along with the prescribed deputation/service eligibility.

Q16. What qualification is required for Assistant Engineer?

Ans: The notification specifies a II Class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University, along with the applicable deputation/service requirement.

Q17. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?

Ans: Yes, but the notification states that candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post.

Q18. What documents are required?

Ans: The forwarding authority is required to provide documents such as cadre clearance, APAR dossier/copies, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance and penalty information, along with the prescribed application and relevant supporting documents.

Q19. Is the place of posting fixed?

Ans: No. The notification describes the indicated places of posting as tentative.

Q20. Where should the application be sent?

Ans: The application should be forwarded through Proper Channel to the Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, CSB Complex, B.T.M. Layout, Madiwala, Bengaluru – 560 068.

Final Words

Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 is a specialised deputation opportunity, and the eligibility requirements are substantially different from ordinary direct government recruitment. The most important point for candidates is to verify their current government post, regular service, Pay Level, educational qualification and forwarding authority before preparing the application.

Candidates should also remember that merely possessing a degree does not automatically make them eligible. The relevant deputation/service conditions must be satisfied for the particular post. The notification also requires applications to be sent through the proper channel along with service-related documents such as APARs, integrity and vigilance clearances.

For JobDekho readers, this distinction is especially important because someone searching for “CSB Recruitment 2026” may otherwise assume that these are open vacancies for fresh graduates. They are deputation-based posts, and the article should make that clear from the beginning.

Important Links

The Central Silk Board’s official website is csb.gov.in. Current recruitment listings identify Advertisement No. CSB/01/2026 and the official notification PDF.