CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Posts

SEO Title: CSB Sericulture Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 16 Posts

Post Date: 7 October 2026
Last Update: 7 October 2026

Short Information

The Central Silk Board (CSB), through the Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (MESSO), has released the notification for 16 Sericulture Assistant (SA) posts under Advertisement No. CSB/MESSO/1(10)/Estt/Seri.Asstt./2026.

Eligible candidates with the required qualifications in Sericulture, Agriculture Sciences, Forestry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology and related areas can apply online. The application process is open from 6 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

The selected candidates will receive ₹21,000 per month plus HRA on a consolidated basis. The appointments are purely temporary and contractual.

Recruitment – Key Details

• Recruiting Organisation: Central Silk Board (CSB)
• Organisation/Unit: Muga Eri Silkworm Seed Organization (MESSO)
• Designation: Sericulture Assistant (SA)
• Job Category: Sericulture / Technical / Contractual
• Total Vacancies: 16
• Advertisement Number: CSB/MESSO/1(10)/Estt/Seri.Asstt./2026
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 6 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 October 2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 6 November 2026
• Maximum Age: 35 years as on 6 November 2026
• Salary: ₹21,000 per month + HRA
• Selection Process: Personal Interview
• Employment Type: Temporary / Contractual
• Location of Vacancy: Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tamil Nadu
• Official Website: https://messo.org.in/

Vacancy Details

A total of 16 Sericulture Assistant vacancies are available across different CSB-MESSO units.

• CSB-MESSO, Guwahati, Assam: 2 posts
• CSB-P3 Unit, Pailapool, Silchar, Assam: 1 post
• CSB-P2-ERI BSF, Topatoli, Kamrup, Assam: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Narayanpur, Lakhimpur, Assam: 1 post
• CSB-Muga SSPC, Kaliabari, Kamrup, Assam: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Hahim, Kamrup, Assam: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Nongpoh, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya: 2 posts
• CSB-P3 Unit, Rampora, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Mendipathar, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya: 1 post
• CSB-P3 Unit, Kobulong, Mokokchung, Nagaland: 1 post
• CSB-MTU, Aizawl, Mizoram: 1 post
• CSB-ESSPC, Hosur, Tamil Nadu: 2 posts

Total: 16 posts

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications for the Sericulture Assistant post:

• Three-year full-time degree in Sericulture.
• Four-year full-time degree in Sericulture.
• Three-year full-time degree along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sericulture.
• Four-year full-time Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences or Forestry.
• Three-year full-time degree in Biological Sciences such as Zoology, Botany or Biology, or in Biotechnology, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Sericulture.
• Three-year full-time Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences such as Zoology, Botany or Biology, or Biotechnology, along with one year of experience in sericultural project work.

Desirable Qualification

Preference will be given to candidates having work experience in:

• Silkworm rearing
• Grainage
• Sericulture
• Related pre-cocoon sector activities

Required Experience

Experience is not mandatory for every eligibility route listed above.

However, candidates applying through the three-year Biological Sciences/Biotechnology degree route must have one year of experience in sericultural project work.

Experience in silkworm rearing, grainage, sericulture and related pre-cocoon sector activities is desirable.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 35 years as on 6 November 2026.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for any applicable age relaxation provisions.

Application Fee

The supplied recruitment details do not mention any application fee.

Candidates should check the official notification and application portal for the latest fee-related instructions before submitting the application.

Salary / Pay Scale

The selected Sericulture Assistants will receive:

• Consolidated Remuneration: ₹21,000 per month
• Additional Benefit: HRA

The appointment is contractual and does not carry the benefits or status of a regular CSB appointment.

Selection Process

Selection will be based only on the performance in the Personal Interview among eligible candidates.

There is no written examination mentioned in the supplied recruitment details.

The date, time and venue of the interview will be communicated to eligible candidates through email.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 6 October 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 6 October 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 30 October 2026
• Eligibility and Age Cut-off Date: 6 November 2026
• Personal Interview: To be communicated through email

Candidates should complete the online application before the deadline rather than waiting until the last date.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed application portal.

• Visit the CSB/MESSO recruitment application portal: https://csb-hiring.in/
• Read the recruitment instructions carefully.
• Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and eligibility details.
• Upload/attach self-attested copies of documents supporting the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Check all entered information carefully before submission.
• Submit the application online on or before 30 October 2026.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application and supporting documents for future reference.
• Candidates shortlisted for interview should carry their original certificates and identity proof for verification.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Educational qualification certificates.
• Marksheets of the qualifying examination.
• Degree certificates.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sericulture certificate, wherever applicable.
• Experience certificate, wherever required.
• Proof of sericultural project work, wherever applicable.
• Age proof.
• Valid identity proof.
• Other documents supporting the eligibility criteria.
• Original certificates for verification at the time of interview.

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely temporary and contractual.
• The initial period of engagement will not exceed one year.
• The contractual engagement does not create any right to regularisation, absorption, continuation or permanent appointment in the Central Silk Board.
• Candidates must provide accurate information in the application. Incomplete applications or applications containing false information may be rejected.
• Candidates called for interview must bring their original certificates and identity proof for verification.
• Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense.
• No TA/DA, lodging or boarding expenses will be paid for attending the interview.
• The interview date, time and venue will be communicated to eligible candidates through email.
• Canvassing directly or indirectly will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates selecting a particular place of posting are preferably expected to be familiar with the local language of the concerned region.
• Candidates should regularly check their email for communication regarding shortlisting and the interview.

Official Website / Apply Link

• Online Application Portal: https://csb-hiring.in/
• CSB/MESSO Official Website: https://messo.org.in/
• Central Silk Board: https://csb.gov.in/

Important: Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying and confirm the eligibility conditions, document requirements and other terms applicable to the Sericulture Assistant recruitment.

Notification Date: 6 October 2026

Online Application Start Date: 6 October 2026

Last Date to Submit Application: 30 October 2026

Eligibility and Age Cut-off Date: 6 November 2026

Personal Interview: To be communicated through email

Educational qualification certificates.

Marksheets of the qualifying examination.

Degree certificates.

Postgraduate Diploma in Sericulture certificate, wherever applicable.

Experience certificate, wherever required.

Proof of sericultural project work, wherever applicable.

Age proof.

Valid identity proof.

Other documents supporting the eligibility criteria.

Original certificates for verification at the time of interview.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed application portal.

Visit the CSB/MESSO recruitment application portal: https://csb-hiring.in/

Read the recruitment instructions carefully.

Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and eligibility details.

Upload/attach self-attested copies of documents supporting the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Check all entered information carefully before submission.

Submit the application online on or before 30 October 2026.

Keep a copy of the submitted application and supporting documents for future reference.

Candidates shortlisted for interview should carry their original certificates and identity proof for verification.