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NJB Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts, Apply by 18 Sep

📍 West BengalNational Jute Board (NJB) — Statutory Body, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of IndiaCentral Govt Jobs
Updated 29 Aug 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
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NJB Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts, Apply by 18 Sep
Total Posts
14
Minimum Qualification
Post-Graduate

Overview

National Jute Board (NJB), a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has released the NJB Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026 for 14 vacancies spread across four Consultant roles and three Young Professional roles. NJB is responsible for research, human resource development, and market promotion programs that support both the organised and decentralised jute sector across India, and this recruitment strengthens its administration, finance, market promotion, and technology functions. Consultant posts are aimed at retired government officers with domain experience, while Young Professional posts target candidates with specific professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, MBA, or M.Tech in relevant fields. Selected Consultants will support NJB's administration, civil engineering, finance, and market promotion functions based on their prior government experience, while Young Professionals will work on finance and audit, marketing and export promotion, or textile technology upgradation projects. The selection process for NJB Recruitment 2026 is based on the candidate's application and relevant experience as assessed by the Board; specific test or interview stages are detailed in the official notification PDF. Young Professional posts carry a consolidated salary of ₹70,000 per month, while Consultant remuneration is not specified in the FreeJobAlert source and should be confirmed from the official notification. The NJB Consultant & Young Professional 2026 application must be submitted offline, since NJB does not use an online application portal for this drive. The last date to apply for NJB Recruitment 2026 is 18 September 2026. No application fee is charged for any category. Candidates must download and read the complete official NJB Consultant & Young Professional 2026 notification PDF before applying, since the notification carries the exact postal address and enclosure requirements for submission.

Qualification

  • Consultant (Administration & Establishment): Retired from the post of Under Secretary or equivalent/above in Central/State Government, Statutory Organizations, or PSUs, with at least 10 years handling analogous matters in Government service
  • Consultant (Civil Engineer / Finance & Economic Services / Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation): At least 10 years handling analogous matters in Government service
  • Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services): CA, CMA, or B.Com with MBA (Finance) or equivalent from a recognised university, plus 1 year post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts and Audit
  • Young Professional (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation): MBA (Marketing) or equivalent from a recognised university, plus 1 year post-qualification experience in marketing, product positioning, export promotion, foreign trade, supply chain or retail management (preferably in the Jute/Textiles sector)
  • Young Professional (Technology & Technical): M.Tech or ME in Textile Engineering or Jute Technology or equivalent from a recognised university, plus 1 year post-qualification experience in textiles, jute, agri-business, agricultural research, or technology upgradation projects

Age Limit

  • Consultant: Maximum age limit is 63 years
  • Young Professional: Maximum age limit is 35 years

Eligibility

  • Consultant (Administration & Establishment): Retired from Under Secretary-equivalent or higher post in Central/State Government, Statutory Organizations or PSUs, with 10+ years handling analogous matters
  • Consultant (Civil Engineer, Finance & Economic Services, Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation): 10+ years handling analogous matters while in Government service
  • Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services): CA/CMA/B.Com with MBA (Finance) plus 1 year post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts and Audit
  • Young Professional (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation): MBA (Marketing) plus 1 year post-qualification experience in marketing or export promotion, preferably in Jute/Textiles
  • Young Professional (Technology & Technical): M.Tech/ME in Textile Engineering or Jute Technology plus 1 year post-qualification experience in the sector
  • Age: Consultant up to 63 years; Young Professional up to 35 years
  • Job location: Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Nature of appointment: Contractual — no domicile or language requirement specified in the notification

Important Dates

  1. Notification Release Date

    29 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    18 Sept 2026

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

Salary

  • Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services / Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation / Technology & Technical): ₹70,000 per month (consolidated)
  • Consultant (all four sub-categories): Not specified in this notification — expected to be a consolidated professional fee per the official PDF; candidates should confirm directly with NJB

How to Apply

  1. Read the complete official NJB Consultant & Young Professional 2026 notification PDF at the link above before applying.
  2. Download the prescribed application proforma from the official website, jute.com.
  3. Fill the application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
  4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational/experience certificates.
  5. Check all details carefully before submission, since corrections after submission may not be entertained.
  6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the official notification via Speed Post or Registered Post.
  7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 18 September 2026.
  8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference and verification.

Selection Process

  • Application Screening
  • Shortlisting Based on Experience
  • Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Consultant (Administration & Establishment)2
Consultant (Civil Engineer)1
Consultant (Finance & Economic Services)2
Consultant (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation)4
Young Professional (Finance & Economic Services)2
Young Professional (Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation)2
Young Professional (Technology & Technical)1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for NJB Consultant & Young Professional Recruitment 2026?+
The last date to submit the offline application for National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 is 18 September 2026, and candidates should send their applications well before this date to allow for postal delivery time.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in NJB Recruitment 2026?+
There are 14 vacancies in total — 9 Consultant posts across four sub-categories and 5 Young Professional posts across three sub-categories — under National Jute Board Recruitment 2026.
Q3. What is the application mode for NJB Recruitment 2026?+
The application mode for National Jute Board Recruitment 2026 is offline; candidates must download the proforma from jute.com and send the completed form via Speed Post or Registered Post.
Q4. What is the maximum age limit for Young Professional posts?+
The maximum age limit for Young Professional posts under NJB Recruitment 2026 is 35 years, while Consultant posts allow up to 63 years given their focus on retired government officers.
Q5. What is the salary offered for Young Professional posts?+
Young Professionals across all three sub-categories — Finance & Economic Services, Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation, and Technology & Technical — receive a consolidated salary of ₹70,000 per month.
Q6. What are the educational qualifications required for Consultant posts?+
Consultants must be retired from equivalent or higher posts in government or public sector undertakings, with at least 10 years of experience handling matters analogous to the advertised position.
Q7. Which organisation is conducting this recruitment?+
The recruitment is conducted by the National Jute Board (NJB), a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Q8. Where is the job location for NJB Recruitment 2026?+
All 14 posts under this recruitment are based in Kolkata, West Bengal, at the National Jute Board's offices.
Q9. Is there any application fee for NJB Recruitment 2026?+
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for either Consultant or Young Professional posts under this recruitment drive.
Q10. What is the nature of the job for these NJB posts?+
Both Consultant and Young Professional posts under NJB Recruitment 2026 are contractual positions, not permanent government appointments.

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