Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Textiles, supports cotton growers across India. With 19 branches and 450+ market yards, CCI ensures fair cotton procurement and provides marketing support to farmers. CCI is hiring! If you are looking for a stable job, great pay, and growth opportunities, this recruitment drive is for you.
Positions Available & Eligibility
1. Management Trainee (Marketing)
- Vacancies: 10 (UR-4, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1, 1 backlog SC)
- Age Limit: Max 30 years
- Qualification: MBA in Agri Business Management / Agriculture-related MBA
2. Management Trainee (Accounts)
- Vacancies: 9 (UR-3, OBC-1+1 backlog, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1)
- Age Limit: Max 30 years
- Qualification: CA or CMA
3. Junior Commercial Executive
- Vacancies: 115 (UR-46, OBC-31, SC-17, ST-9, EWS-12; includes 5 PwBD and 17 Ex-Servicemen)
- Age Limit: Max 30 years
- Qualification: B.Sc. in Agriculture (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
4. Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab)
- Vacancies: 2 (1 OBC, 1 SC)
- Age Limit: Max 30 years
- Qualification: Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation from AICTE-approved Polytechnic
State-wise Vacancies (Branch-Wise Deployment Expected)
Though state-wise exact posting isn’t disclosed, candidates will be posted across all cotton-growing states like:
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Odisha
- West Bengal
Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹1500 + ₹300 GST = ₹1800 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM | ₹500 (GST included) |
Pay through online mode only. No refund under any circumstance.
Exam Pattern
Duration: 2 hours | Questions: 120 MCQs | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
Each post has a separate paper. Here’s the breakdown:
Management Trainee (Marketing)
- General English – 15 Qs
- Reasoning – 15 Qs
- Quantitative Aptitude – 15 Qs
- General Knowledge – 15 Qs
- Agriculture & Marketing Subject Knowledge – 60 Qs
Management Trainee (Accounts)
- General English – 15 Qs
- Reasoning – 15 Qs
- Quantitative Aptitude – 15 Qs
- General Knowledge – 15 Qs
- Accounting, Auditing, Tax, Financial Management, Law – 60 Qs
Junior Commercial Executive
- Similar structure as above with Agriculture & Cotton Industry subject focus
Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab)
- Subject section covers Electrical, Electronics, Digital Circuits, Microcontrollers, Sensors & Measurement
Syllabus Highlights
- Agriculture MT: Agri finance, Agri marketing, Value chain, Cotton production, Sales & Distribution
- Accounts MT: Accounting standards, Costing, Company law, Taxation, GST, Auditing
- Junior Roles: Field-level cotton knowledge, lab techniques, instrumentation, agri marketing basics
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
No interviews. Merit-based selection via online test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 09 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees | 24 May 2025 |
Job Perks & Conditions
- Pay Scale:
- Management Trainee: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (IDA)
- Junior Posts: ₹22,000 – ₹90,000 (IDA)
- Probation: 1 year
- Service Bond: 3 years or 3 months’ basic pay on exit
- Postings: Across India, especially rural areas for field roles
Reservation & Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years (over & above category age limits)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per norms
FAQs
Q1: Can final year students apply?
No, candidates must have completed their qualifications before applying.
Q2: Can I apply for more than one post?
No. Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Q3: Is work experience mandatory?
No, but relevant experience is desirable.
Q4: Will there be an interview?
No. Selection is purely based on CBT scores and document verification.
Q5: What is the medium of the exam?
English and Hindi (except for the English section).
