The Cotton Corporation of India Limited under the Ministry of Textiles has released the provisional answer key and candidate response sheet for the Computer Based Test conducted for various posts on 01 September 2026. A total of 148 vacancies were advertised under Advertisement No. DR/CCI/2026 covering posts of Assistant Manager Official Language, Assistant Manager Information Technology, Management Trainee Marketing, Management Trainee Accounts, Junior Commercial Executive, Junior Assistant Accounts and Junior Assistant General. The provisional answer key was made available on 03 September 2026 on the official website cotcorp.org.in. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now log in with their User ID and Password to view their response sheet match answers and calculate expected scores. The objection window remains open from 03 September 2026 to 07 September 2026. Eligible candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications age limits and other criteria. Selection is based on performance in the Computer Based Test followed by document verification and medical examination. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every wrong answer while each correct answer carries one mark. Final result and cut off marks are expected in September or October 2026 after review of objections and release of the final answer key.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 08 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 09 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 24 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 03 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | 03 September 2026 to 07 September 2026 |
| Final Result Expected | September / October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Details |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 1000 Application Fee + Rs 500 Intimation Charges + GST Total Rs 1770 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD | Rs 500 Intimation Charges + GST Total Rs 590 |
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Official Language and Information Technology | 18 Years | 32 Years |
| Management Trainee Marketing and Accounts | 18 Years | 30 Years |
| Junior Commercial Executive | 18 Years | 30 Years |
| Junior Assistant Accounts and General | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC ST candidates 3 years for OBC Non Creamy Layer and additional relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per government rules. Age is calculated as on the date of advertisement.
Vacancy Details Post-wise and Category-wise
| Post Code | Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Assistant Manager Official Language | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 102 | Assistant Manager Information Technology | – | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 103 | Management Trainee Marketing | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | OBC 1 | 8 |
| 104 | Management Trainee Accounts | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | ST 3 | 8 |
| 105 | Junior Commercial Executive | 7 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 20 | – | 50 |
| 106 | Junior Assistant Accounts | 7 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 20 | – | 50 |
| 107 | Junior Assistant General | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 11 | ST 1 | 30 |
| Total | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 54 | 5 | 148 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager Official Language | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with minimum 50 percent marks and English up to graduation level with one year relevant experience |
| Assistant Manager Information Technology | BE IT or CS MCA or MBA PGDM with specialization in IT Systems with minimum 50 percent marks and one year experience |
| 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 Agriculture with minimum 50 percent marks 45 percent for SC ST PwBD |
| Junior Assistant Accounts | B Com with minimum 50 percent marks 45 percent for SC ST PwBD |
| Junior Assistant General | Any Graduate with minimum 50 percent marks 45 percent for SC ST PwBD |
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Experience is required only for Assistant Manager posts as specified.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages. First is the Computer Based Test of 120 objective type questions carrying 120 marks with duration of 120 minutes. Each correct answer awards one mark and 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Qualifying marks are 40 percent for UR EWS OBC and 35 percent for SC ST PwBD Ex-Servicemen. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance are called for document verification. Finally selected candidates undergo medical examination. Final merit list is prepared on the basis of CBT scores subject to successful document verification and medical fitness.
How to Download Check Answer Key and Response Sheet
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website cotcorp.org.in |
| 2 | Go to the Recruitment or Careers section on the homepage |
| 3 | Click on the link for Candidate Login for Response Sheet and Objection Management CCI Exam 2026 |
| 4 | Enter User ID and Password |
| 5 | Submit the login details |
| 6 | View the response sheet and provisional answer key on the dashboard |
| 7 | Download the PDF and calculate expected score using the formula Correct Answers minus Incorrect Answers multiplied by 0.25 |
| 8 | To raise objection select the question provide supporting evidence pay the fee if any and submit before the deadline |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click here |
| Download Answer Key and Response Sheet | Click here |
| Recruitment Notification | Click here |
FAQ
[When was the CCI Various Post CBT conducted]
[The Computer Based Test was held on 01 September 2026]
[When was the provisional answer key released]
[The provisional answer key and response sheet were released on 03 September 2026]
[What is the last date to raise objection against the answer key]
[Candidates can raise objections from 03 September 2026 to 07 September 2026]
[How many vacancies are there in CCI Recruitment 2026]
[There are 148 vacancies across seven posts]
[Is there negative marking in the CCI CBT]
[Yes 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer]
[What is the next step after the answer key]
[After the objection window closes CCI will release the final answer key followed by the result]
Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates on the final answer key result and further recruitment stages. The provisional answer key remains active for score calculation and objections till the prescribed window closes.