Central Silk Board Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 36 Posts

The Central Silk Board (CSB) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has released CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Scientist-B (Pre-Cocoon Sector) posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking Latest Govt Jobs in the scientific research field. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website before the last date.

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Central Silk Board Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Central Silk Board Scientist-B Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Body	Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles
Posts Name	Scientist-B (Pre-Cocoon Sector)
Total Vacancies	36
Job Type	Central Government Job
Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Science / Agricultural Sciences
Application Dates	02 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	www.csb.gov.in

Vacancies Details – Central Silk Board Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

The Central Silk Board (CSB) has announced 36 Vacancies across different disciplines.

Core Group	Specialization	Total Vacancies
Crop Sciences-I	Genetics & Plant Breeding	3
Crop Sciences-II	Sericulture	18 (including PwBD reserved)
Crop Sciences-III	Plant Pathology / Plant Physiology	4
Natural Resource Management-I	Soil Science	2
Natural Resource Management-II	Agribusiness Management	1
Agricultural Extension	Agricultural Extension	4
Agricultural Statistics	Agricultural Statistics	1

Eligibility Criteria for CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying for this Govt Jobs Vacancy.

Educational Qualification for Central Silk Board Scientist-B

• Candidates must possess Master’s Degree in Science OR Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences
• Candidates must have appeared in ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2025 examination

Age Criteria for CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Criteria	Age Limit
Maximum Age	35 Years (as on 31 March 2026)

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation (Years)	Maximum Age Limit
General/UR/EWS	–	35
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3	38
SC/ST	5	40
PwBD (UR)	10	45
PwBD-OBC (NCL)	13	48
PwBD-SC/ST	15	50
Government Servants/PSUs	Up to 5	40
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	As per GoI norms	Varies

Selection Process for CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

The selection process for CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026 is based on merit and performance in national-level examination.

1. Shortlisting based on ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2025
2. Interview / Personality Test
3. Document Verification

Stage	Description
Shortlisting	Based on ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2025 score
Interview	Only shortlisted candidates will be called
Final Selection	Based on merit and interview performance

CSB Scientist-B Salary

CSB Scientist-B posts in Central Silk Board (Pre-Cocoon Sector) follow Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The basic pay scale is Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500, plus standard Central Government allowances

How to Apply for Central Silk Board Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of Central Silk Board
2. Go to “Recruitment / Vacancies” section
3. Register using valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill the online application form carefully
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit the application

Note: The direct apply link is available in the Important Links section of this article.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1000
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	No Fee

Apply Link for CSB Scientist-B Recruitment 2026

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