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Central Silk Board Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 16 Joint Secretary, Deputy Director & Other Posts (Deputation)

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Sep. 11, 2026
Joint Secretary (Technical)Deputy Director (Admn. & Accts.)Deputy Director (Statistics)Deputy Director (Official Language)Deputy Director (Finance)Assistant Director (Admn. & Accts.)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
16 Posts
Pay Scale
Level-6 to Level-12 (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 2,09,200/- per month as per 7th CPC)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years as on closing date of application
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 9, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 9, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window9 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Officers of Central/State Governments, statutory bodies, or autonomous organizations holding analogous posts or possessing requisite years of regular service in preceding pay levels (Level-11, Level-10, or Level-7). Educational qualifications range from Bachelor's Degree in any discipline / Statistics / Civil Engineering to Master's Degree (Commerce/Hindi/English) or Professional Qualifications (CA/ICWA/CS/MBA) depending on the post.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications as per DoPT guidelines.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Administrative & Cadre Scrutiny of Service Records, APARs & Vigilance Status

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Discussion / Technical & Administrative Assessment

In-Person (Headquarters, Bengaluru)Merit Scored

Candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility conditions, analogous service records, and 5-year APAR dossier benchmarks forwarded through proper channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority. Shortlisted candidates may be called for Personal Discussion at CSB Headquarters, Bengaluru before the Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
APAR Dossier & Past Service Record-Scrutiny of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the preceding 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26), evaluating consistent benchmark grades ('Very Good' / 'Outstanding').
Cadre Seniority & Analogous Domain Experience-Verification of requisite regular service in corresponding Pay Matrix levels (Level-11, Level-10, Level-7) or holding analogous posts with practical experience in administration, accounts, finance, statistics, official language, or civil engineering.
Integrity, Vigilance & Disciplinary Standing-Confirmation of clear vigilance standing, integrity certification, and absence of major/minor penalties in the last 10 years.
Personal Discussion / Interview Evaluation100 MarksAssessment of leadership capabilities, knowledge of Central Government service rules/GFR, familiarity with sericulture programs/schemes, and suitability for deputation postings before the CSB Selection Board.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Central Silk Board (CSB) is a premier statutory organization under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, headquartered in Bengaluru. Officers joining on deputation in Group A and B cadres manage pivotal administrative, financial, statistical, and engineering functions. Responsibilities encompass monitoring national sericulture missions (Silk Samagra), managing budget allocations and AG audit compliance, overseeing HR rosters and service litigation, compiling pan-India silk production analytics, and executing infrastructure maintenance across CSB research institutes (CSTRI, CSRTI) and regional field stations.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The standard deputation tenure is initially 3 years, extendable further based on mutual agreement between borrowing and lending departments as per DoPT guidelines (OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II)). Regularization or permanent absorption into CSB is subject to cadre recruitment rules and administrative exigencies.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputation officers maintain their lien, seniority, and substantive rank in their parent department/cadre. Officers remain eligible for proforma promotions under the Next Below Rule (NBR) in their parent cadre. Service on central deputation provides high-visibility administrative experience that significantly strengthens empanelment profiles for Joint Secretary and Director-level postings under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Routing Through Proper Channel: Applications submitted directly by officers without forwarding endorsement and certification by their Cadre Controlling Authority will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Enclosures: Incomplete applications lacking 5-year APAR dossiers, Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, or Penalty Statements will not be entertained.
  • No Post-Selection Withdrawal: In accordance with DoPT instructions, an officer once selected for deputation will not be permitted to withdraw candidature under any circumstances.
  • Physical Postal Receipt Deadline: The physical dossier must reach CSB headquarters in Bengaluru within 30 days of the circular's publication in Employment News. Postal delays will not be condoned.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Joint Secretary (Technical)1
  • Deputy Director (Admn. & Accts.)4
  • Deputy Director (Statistics)1
  • Deputy Director (Official Language)1
  • Deputy Director (Finance)1
  • Assistant Director (Admn. & Accts.)6
  • Assistant Director (Statistics)1
  • Assistant Engineer1
Total Vacancies16 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Joint Secretary (Technical): Level-12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200)
Deputy Director (all disciplines): Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700)
Assistant Director (all disciplines): Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500)
Assistant Engineer: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)

Pay and allowances governed by DoPT deputation rules under Central 7th CPC. Deputation duty allowance applicable as per central government norms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible and willing officers must download and fill out the prescribed application proforma (Part-I) available in Advt. No. CSB/01/2026.
  2. Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) describing past assignments, responsibilities handled, and educational/professional background.
  3. Submit the completed application form through proper channel via the Cadre Controlling Authority of the applicant's parent department.
  4. The Controlling Authority must certify Part-II of the proforma and enclose Cadre Clearance, up-to-date APAR dossiers (or attested photocopies for the last 5 years: 2021-22 to 2025-26), Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and 10-year Major/Minor Penalty Statement.
  5. The physical application dossier must be sent by registered/speed post to: Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, CSB Complex, B.T.M. Layout, Madivala, Hosur Road, Bangalore – 560 068, to reach within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for deputation posts.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Only serving regular officers of the Central Government, State Governments, or Central statutory/autonomous organizations holding analogous posts or possessing specified years of regular service in the feeder pay level are eligible to apply on deputation.

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