National Book Trust — Ministry of Education
Cut-off Date: 01 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 50 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 50 yrs | — | 02 Aug 1976 to 01 Aug 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 50 yrs | — | 02 Aug 1976 to 01 Aug 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 53 yrs | +3 yrs | 02 Aug 1973 to 01 Aug 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 55 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Aug 1971 to 01 Aug 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 55 yrs | +5 yrs | 02 Aug 1971 to 01 Aug 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 60 yrs | +10 yrs | 02 Aug 1966 to 01 Aug 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–50 Years (As on 01 Aug 2026)
The National Book Trust has issued an official recruitment notification for Consultant, Curator, and Content Writer, announcing a total of 5 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 17 July 2026 and closes on 01 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduate or Post Graduate in relevant field with professional experience as specified per post. and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 50 years., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month based on the post.. The selection procedure comprises Personal Interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 17 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
01 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Consultant, Curator, and Content Writer |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Qualification | Graduate or Post Graduate in relevant field with professional experience as specified per post. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 years. |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month based on the post. |
| Selection Process | Personal Interview. |
The National Book Trust (NBT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released an official notification (Advt No. 116/2026/Estt.) for the recruitment of experienced professionals on a contractual basis. Interested candidates must submit their applications via offline mode before the stipulated deadline.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Consultant Grade-II (Exhibition) | 1 |
| Consultant Grade-I (Exhibition) | 1 |
| Literary Festival Curator | 1 |
| Cultural Curator (Events & Exhibition) | 1 |
| Content Writer | 1 |
Age Limit: The maximum age for all applicants is 50 years.
Candidates must strictly follow the instructions provided in the official notification to avoid application rejection:
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