NBT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 12 Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant Posts — National Book Trust India (NBT)

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Graduation or Masters Degree in specified language with experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, proofreading, and computer applications like Adobe Page Maker, InDesign.. Assistant Editor (English):Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience of manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading etc.. Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc; Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.. Editorial Assistant (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 1 to 2 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc; Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.. Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department

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12 vacancies Graduation or Masters Degree in specified language with experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, proofreading, and computer applications like Adobe Page Maker, InDesign.. Assistant Editor (English):Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience of manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading etc.. Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc

Important Dates

Application End23-07-2026

Notification Date8 July 2026

Last Date for Submission23 July 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 80,000/- per month

Qualification

Graduation or Masters Degree in specified language with experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, proofreading, and computer applications like Adobe Page Maker, InDesign.

Age Text

Maximum 40 years

Eligibility Items

Assistant Editor (English):Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience of manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading etc.
Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
Editorial Assistant (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 1 to 2 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Hindi):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Bangla):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Punjabi):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (English):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.

Maximum Age

Editorial Assistant (English): Maximum 40 years

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Assistant Editor (English)	Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 80,000/-
Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books Etc.	Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 80,000/-
Editorial Assistant (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books Etc.	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Hindi)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Bangla)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Punjabi)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (English)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-

Eligibility Text

Candidates need to have a Graduation or a Master's Degree in a specified language, along with relevant experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and proofreading. Specific requirements vary by specialization.

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 80,000/- per month

Qualification

Graduation or Masters Degree in specified language with experience in manuscript evaluation, copyediting, proofreading, and computer applications like Adobe Page Maker, InDesign.

Age Text

Maximum 40 years

Eligibility Items

Assistant Editor (English):Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience of manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading etc.
Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 3 to 4 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
Editorial Assistant (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books etc.:Graduation, MA (English)/M.Phil with 1 to 2 years' experience in manuscript evaluation, commissioning, copyediting, proofreading in a reputed publishing house with special expertise in conceptualizing, visualizing, scripting, editing etc. of comics, graphic books and other pictorial books such as coffee tables etc. Background of Art education/training and knowledge of graphics related IT Software will be an added advantage.
Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Hindi):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Bangla):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (Punjabi):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.
Editorial Assistant (English):Graduation, Masters Degree in specified language with minimum 1 year Experience of working in a publishing house in the Editorial department. Translation, copy editing, proof reading, excellent written & verbal communication skills. Knowledge of computer application i.e., Adobe Page Maker, InDesign, Page designing, DTP composing & typesetting etc. in the concerned language.

Maximum Age

Editorial Assistant (English): Maximum 40 years

Salary Details

Post Name	Salary
Assistant Editor (English)	Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 80,000/-
Assistant Editor (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books Etc.	Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 80,000/-
Editorial Assistant (English) For Comics/Graphic Books/Coffee Table Books Etc.	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Gujarati, Malayalam)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Bodo, Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, Manipuri, Maithali, Nepali, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Santhali)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Hindi)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Bangla)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (Punjabi)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-
Editorial Assistant (English)	Rs. 45,000/- to Rs. 55,000/-

Eligibility Text