Cotton Corporation of India Recruitment 2025: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has released the official notification for its 2025 recruitment drive, announcing 147 vacancies for various positions including Management Trainee (Marketing/Accounts), Junior Commercial Executive, and Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from June 29, 2025, to July 24, 2025, through the official website.
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Vacancy Details
- Management Trainee (Marketing): 10 posts
- Management Trainee (Accounts): 10 posts
- Junior Commercial Executive: 125 posts
- Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab): 2 posts
Educational Qualifications
- Management Trainee (Marketing): MBA in Agri Business Management or Agriculture-related Management (equivalent to MBA).
- Management Trainee (Accounts): CA or CMA.
- Junior Commercial Executive: B.Sc. in Agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab): Diploma in Electricals/Electronics/Instrumentation from an AICTE-approved polytechnic with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates)
Cotton Corporation of India Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting military service)
- Domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989): 5 years
Salary Structure
- Management Trainee (Marketing/Accounts): ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (IDA)
- Junior Commercial Executive: ₹22,000 – ₹90,000 (IDA)
- Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab): ₹22,000 – ₹90,000 (IDA)
CCI Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹1,500 (₹1,000 application fee + ₹500 intimation charges)
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD: ₹500 (intimation charges only).
Note: Bank or transaction charges will be borne by the candidate
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Assessing domain knowledge and aptitude.
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents.
- Medical Examination: Ensuring fitness for the role.
Note: There is no interview for any of the posts.
How to Apply For Cotton Corporation of India Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: www.cotcorp.org.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment” section.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required scanned documents:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (50–80 KB, JPEG/JPG)
- Signature (50–80 KB, JPEG/JPG)
- Educational certificates (100–1000 KB, JPEG/JPG/PDF)
- Experience certificates, if any (100–1000 KB)
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online mode.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: June 29, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 24, 2025 (11:55 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: july 24, 2025
- Date of Online Exam: To be notified on the official website
Cotton Corporation of India Vacancy 2025 Exam Pattern 2025 and Syllabus
- Mode of Examination: Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Total Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 120 (1 mark for each correct answer)
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Language of Exam: English only
- Sections: The CBT will consist of five sections:
- General English – 15 questions, 15 marks
- Reasoning Ability – 15 questions, 15 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 15 questions, 15 marks
- General Knowledge – 15 questions, 15 marks
- Subject-related Knowledge – 60 questions, 60 marks (This section will vary based on the post you are applying for)
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR/OBC/EWS: 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 35%
CCI Recruitment 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus for the CCI Recruitment 2025 is divided into common sections for all posts and a subject-specific section.
Common Syllabus (for all posts):
- General English:
- Articles
- Prepositions
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
- Reading Comprehension
- Jumbled Sentences
- Sentence Correction
- Reasoning Ability:
- Syllogism
- Coded Inequalities
- Puzzles
- Blood Relations
- Direction and Distance
- Order and Ranking
- Data Interpretation
- Series and Pattern Completion
- Coding and Decoding
- Data Sufficiency
- Deductive Logic
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Ratio and Proportion
- Time and Work
- Speed and Distance
- Percentages and Averages
- Profit, Loss, and Discount
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Probability
- General Knowledge:
- Indian Economy & Trade
- Current Affairs (India & World)
- Geography (India & World)
- Scientific Research
- Sports and Awards
Subject-Specific Syllabus:
The syllabus for this section will depend on the post you are applying for. Here’s a general overview for some of the posts:
- Junior Commercial Executive: The subject knowledge section will primarily focus on Agriculture. Key topics may include:
- Agricultural Marketing and Trade Practices
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Crop Waste and Dairy Management
- Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Microbiology
- Principles of Agricultural Agronomy, Field Crops, Weed Management, Organic Farming
- Dimensions of Agricultural Farming
- Cotton Procurement, Cotton Area, Production, Yield, and Cotton Scenario (Domestic & International)
- Management Trainee (Marketing): The subject knowledge section will likely cover topics related to Agri-Business Management/Agriculture-related Management. This might include:
- Agricultural Marketing
- Value Chain Management in Agribusiness
- Agricultural and Food Policy
- Agricultural Finance
- Strategic Food Marketing
- Market Research and Information Systems
- International Agri-Food Trade
- Management Trainee (Accounts): The subject knowledge section will focus on Accounting (CA/CMA). Key areas may include:
- Accounting Standards (AS 1 to AS 29)
- Financial Statements (Preparation and Analysis)
- Accounting for Special Transactions
- Company Accounts
- Cost Accounting
- Business Laws
- Company Law
- Accounting in a Computerized Environment
- Junior Assistant (Cotton Testing Lab): The subject knowledge section will be related to Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation. The syllabus will cover relevant topics from these engineering disciplines.
Conclusion
The CCI Recruitment 2025 offers a significant opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in the government sector, especially in the textile and agriculture domains. With a substantial number of vacancies and competitive salary packages, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply promptly and prepare diligently for the selection process.
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