National Book Trust — Ministry of Education
Cut-off Date: 24 Sep 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 35 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 | 35 yrs | — | 25 Sep 1991 to 24 Sep 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | — | 25 Sep 1991 to 24 Sep 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +3 yrs | 25 Sep 1988 to 24 Sep 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 25 Sep 1986 to 24 Sep 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 40 yrs | +5 yrs | 25 Sep 1986 to 24 Sep 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 45 yrs | +10 yrs | 25 Sep 1981 to 24 Sep 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–35 Years (As on 24 Sep 2026)
The National Book Trust has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate, announcing a total of 2 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences; M.Phil/Ph.D. desirable and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 35 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹75,000 – ₹80,000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 22 Jun 2026 |
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| Post Name | Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences; M.Phil/Ph.D. desirable |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years |
| Salary | ₹75,000 – ₹80,000 per month |
| Application Fee | None |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview |
The National Book Trust (NBT) has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 110/2026/Estt.) for the position of Research Associate. The recruitment will be conducted via a walk-in interview process for 2 contract-based vacancies. Candidates meeting the specified educational and professional requirements are eligible to attend the interview.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Contract Type |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 2 | Contractual |
Candidates must ensure they fulfill the following criteria before attending the walk-in session:
Selected candidates will receive a monthly consolidated salary ranging between ₹75,000 and ₹80,000.
Candidates are required to follow these guidelines to participate in the selection process:
The selection is based on a walk-in interview. No formal written examination is mentioned for this recruitment.
No, the official notification does not mention any application fee for these vacancies.
Candidates must bring their original educational and experience certificates, a valid government ID proof, and self-attested photocopies of all testimonials.
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