National Book Trust Notification2026 17 Editorial Assistant Posts; Apply Now!  

National Book Trust has released the recruitment notification No: 92/2026/Estt. to fill the 17 Assistant Editor (English), Assistant Editor (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.), Editorial Assistant (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.), Editorial Assistant  (Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – One each), Editorial Assistant (English) Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 10.04.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the National Book Trust Editorial Assistant notification and verify their eligibility. 

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National Book Trust Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]

Current National Book Trust Job Openings:

1. Assistant Editor (English) – 03 Posts
2. Assistant Editor (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – 01 Post
3. Editorial Assistant (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – 02 Posts
4. Editorial Assistant  (Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – One each) – 06 Posts
5. Editorial Assistant (English) – 05 Posts

National Book Trust Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for National Book Trust: (As on 10.04.2026)

1. Assistant Editor (English)
   • Educational Qualification: Graduation from recognized University 
   • Desirable Qualification:  M.A (English) / M.Phil 
   • Experience: Ideally 3–4 years of experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading, etc.
2. Assistant Editor (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.)
   • Educational Qualification: Graduation from a recognized University
   • Desirable Qualification: M.A (English) / M.Phil
   • Experience: Proven 3–4 years experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing, etc. of comic, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee table books. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
3. Editorial Assistant (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.)
   • Educational Qualification: Graduation from recognized University
   • Desirable Qualification: M.A (English) / M.Phil
   • Experience: Proven 1–2 years experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing, etc. of comic, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee table books. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
4. Editorial Assistant  (Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – One each)
   • Educational Qualification: Graduation
   • Desirable Qualification: Master’s Degree in specified language
   • Experience: a) Minimum 1 year experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial Department. b) Translation, Copy Editing, Proof Reading, Excellent written & verbal communication skills. c) Knowledge of computer application i.e. Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & Typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
5. Editorial Assistant (English)
   • Educational Qualification: Graduation
   • Desirable Qualification: Master’s Degree in specified language
   • Experience: a) Minimum 1 year experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial Department. b) Translation, Copy Editing, Proof Reading, Excellent written & verbal communication skills. c) Knowledge of computer application i.e. Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & Typesetting etc. in the concerned language.

Age Limit for National Book Trust: (As on 10.04.2026)

1. Assistant Editor (English) – 40 years
2. Assistant Editor (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – 40 years
3. Editorial Assistant (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – 30 years
4. Editorial Assistant  (Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – One each) – 40 years
5. Editorial Assistant (English) – 40 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for National Book Trust:

1. Assistant Editor (English) – Rs. 60,000/- to 80,000/- per month
2. Assistant Editor (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – Rs. 60,000/- to 80,000/- per month
3. Editorial Assistant (English)  (For Comics / Graphic Books / Coffee Table Books etc.) – Rs. 40,000/- to 50,000/- per month
4. Editorial Assistant  (Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Odia, Telugu – One each) – Rs. 40,000/- to 50,000/- per month
5. Editorial Assistant (English) – Rs. 40,000/- to 50,000/- per month

Method of Selection for National Book Trust:

• Written test 
• Interview 

How to Submit an Application:

• Interested candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria may apply through speed post to the Deputy Director (A&E), National Book Trust, India, 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070 in the prescribed format as given on the website i.e. www.nbtindia.gov.in. Last date for receipt of applications is 09.04.2026.

Crucial Dates:

• Starting Date for Submission of Application: 25.03.2026 
• Last date for Submission of Application: 10.04.2026 

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