SCIENTIST-B (PRE-COCOON SECTOR)

The Central Silk Board (CSB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientist-B (Pre-Cocoon Sector) under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. This recruitment aims to fill multiple vacancies in specialized disciplines related to sericulture, agriculture sciences, and allied fields. The selected candidates will be responsible for conducting scientific research, field-level implementation, and development activities to enhance silk production and improve the overall sericulture ecosystem in India. The role involves working on crop improvement, pest management, soil science, and other pre-cocoon activities, along with collaboration with farmers, research institutions, and government agencies.

Candidates must possess relevant postgraduate qualifications in agricultural or biological sciences depending on the discipline, along with valid scores in the prescribed national-level examination (such as ICAR-based exams where applicable). The selection process typically includes shortlisting based on academic performance or entrance scores followed by an interview. Selected candidates will be placed in Level-10 pay scale (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) with allowances as per central government rules and will be posted anywhere in India. This is a permanent central government job offering strong career growth in research and development within the silk industry.