CWC Recruitment 2026: overview
The key facts of the notification in one place.
- Organisation
- Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
- Advt. No.
- CWC/I-Manpower/DR/Rectt/2026/01
- Notification date
- 17.10.2026
- Posts
- 327 (Assistant Manager: 171 in 6 posts · Junior Executive: 156 in 2 posts)
- Apply online
- 17.10.2026 to 15.11.2026
- Exam date
- Will be intimated later (call letter around 21 days before the exam)
- Selection
- AM: online test + document verification + interview · JE: online test + document verification
- Job location
- All India cadre (posting anywhere in India or outside India)
- Official website
- www.cewacor.nic.in
On cewacor.nic.in, open "Career @CWC (Direct Recruitment)-2026", then "Click here to apply online for Advertisement No. 2026/01".
Last date: 15 November 2026. Don't wait for the last day: CWC warns the website may be slow near the closing date.
Important dates
From the tentative schedule in the notification. Later dates will be announced on cewacor.nic.in.
- Notification17.10.2026
- Online registration & fee payment17.10.2026 to 15.11.2026
- Call letter for the online examAround 21 days before the exam
- Online examinationWill be intimated later
- Call letters for interview / document verificationWill be intimated later
- Interview / document verification (Delhi)Will be intimated later
Key cut-off dates
- Age is counted on 15.11.2026.
- You must hold your degree mark sheet / certificate by 15.11.2026.
- OBC (NCL) certificate: based on income of FY 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24, issued on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than 15.11.2026.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate: for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27, in hand by 15.11.2026.
CWC vacancy 2026: all 8 posts by category
Table-A of the notification. Category figures include backlog vacancies. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are horizontal reservation, so they are already counted inside the category figures.
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| Code | Post | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total | PwBD* | Ex-SM* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Assistant Manager (General) | 28 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 70 | 3 | – |
| 02 | Assistant Manager (Technical) | 25 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 60 | 2 | – |
| 03 | Assistant Manager (Finance) | 5 | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | 10 | 1 + 1 backlog | – |
| 04 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Civilincl. backlog: SC 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 1 + 1 backlog | – |
| 05 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Electrical | 3 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 5 | 1 backlog | – |
| 06 | Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| 07 | Junior Executive (General) | 34 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 78 | 3 + 1 backlog | 11 |
| 08 | Junior Executive (Technical) | 32 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 78 | 3 + 2 backlog | 11 |
| Total | 140 | 97 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 327 | 22 |
* Horizontal reservation. Backlog: AM (Civil) has 2 SC backlog posts; the PwBD backlog posts are shown as "+ backlog". The number of posts is tentative and may vary as per CWC's requirements. Abbreviations: UR unreserved, OBC other backward class, EWS economically weaker sections, SC scheduled caste, ST scheduled tribe, PwBD persons with benchmark disabilities, Ex-SM Ex-Servicemen.
Eligibility: qualification, age, relaxations
Qualifications must be from a university or institution recognised by the Government of India, and you must have the mark sheet or certificate on 15.11.2026. Final-year / final-semester students are not eligible.
Educational qualification by post
Age limit (all posts)
- Maximum 28 years on 15.11.2026 (for UR): born not earlier than 16.11.1998 and not later than 15.11.2008, both days included.
- Minimum 18 years for every post.
- With all relaxations together, the maximum age can't exceed 55 years on 15.11.2026.
- CWC employees applying under direct recruitment get relaxation if they have at least 5 years of service left.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs with at least 5 years of military service | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, posts 07 & 08after deducting military service; 8 years for SC/ST, 6 for OBC | 3 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with one of the other categories. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates applying against unreserved posts get no age or qualifying-mark relaxation. Sons, daughters and dependants of Ex-Servicemen get no age concession.
EWS, OBC and PwBD
- EWS: 10% of vacancies. Family gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh, and the family must not own 5 acres or more of agricultural land, a flat of 1000 sq ft or more, or a residential plot of 100 sq yards or more (notified municipalities) / 200 sq yards or more (other areas). Certificate from an officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
- OBC: only Non-Creamy Layer candidates in the Central List get OBC reservation; creamy-layer candidates apply as General.
- PwBD: at least 40% disability. All 8 posts are identified as suitable for specific disability categories (listed in the notification). Age concession applies even if the post has no PwBD vacancy, as long as the post suits that disability.
- Scribe / extra time: eligible candidates get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of the exam.
- Nationality: citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or other categories listed in the notification (with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
CGPA / SGPA / OGPA must be converted to an equivalent percentage in the application, with the university's conversion certificate at document verification.
Pay scale, perks and bond
IDA pay scales from Table-A. The notification gives the pay scale only, not an in-hand figure.
| Post | Pay scale (Rs) | Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (all 6 posts)Level E-1 | 40,000 – 1,40,000 | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Junior Executive (General, Technical)Level S-V | 29,000 – 93,000 | Rs 50,000 |
The bond is furnished at the time of joining, to serve the Corporation for a minimum of two years. New recruits are placed on probation.
Perks and benefits
- Basic Pay and IDA, plus other allowances, perks and special benefits as per CWC policy.
- CPF, contributory pension, gratuity and LTC.
- Performance Related Pay or variable pay, as admissible.
- Reimbursement of medical expenses (OPD and hospitalisation) for self and dependent family members, as per eligibility.
- All India cadre: you may be posted anywhere in India or outside India, and new employees may first spend a set period at CWC field units.
Application fee
Paid online only (debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, IMPS, cash cards / mobile wallets). Non-refundable, GST included; payment gateway charges are extra.
| Category | Application fee | Intimation charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates | Nil | Rs 500 | Rs 500 |
| UR, EWS and OBC candidates | Rs 850 | Rs 500 | Rs 1,350 |
Applying for more than one post? You submit a separate application and fee for each post. Only one application per post counts (the latest complete one); fees paid for extra applications to the same post are forfeited.
Selection process
The online test is common to all posts; only Assistant Managers have an interview.
Assistant Manager (posts 01–06)
- Online test → document verification + interview (at Delhi).
- Shortlisting for interview: up to 1:5 (posts : candidates).
- Interview: 30 marks. Qualifying: 50% UR and EWS, 45% OBC, 40% SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Final score: online exam and interview in the ratio 85:15.
Junior Executive (posts 07–08)
- Online test → document verification (in person, CWC Corporate Office, Delhi). No interview.
- Shortlisting for document verification: up to 1:3.
- Appointment on the basis of marks in the online test.
Qualifying marks in the online test
- Professional / Subject Knowledge (AM Technical, Finance, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and JE Technical): 40% UR, 35% OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
- Descriptive Test (all posts): 40% UR, 35% OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
- You also need a minimum score in each section and a minimum total; cut-offs are applied on each test and then on the total. CWC may relax or raise these to match the number of vacancies.
Negative marking and scoring
- One fourth (1/4) of the question's marks is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests. Blank answers carry no penalty.
- Scores from different sessions are equated and normalised (equi-percentile method), and reported up to two decimals.
- Equal scores: the older candidate is placed higher.
- Outstation candidates called for document verification / interview get AC III-tier rail or bus fare (or actual cost, whichever is less).
CWC exam pattern 2026: all 4 papers
Every paper has 202 questions, 230 marks and 3 hours, with each test separately timed. Tests are not in a fixed order.
Assistant Manager (General) · Post 01
| Test | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer AptitudeHindi & English | 60 | 60 | 50 min |
| English LanguageEnglish | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative AptitudeHindi & English | 60 | 60 | 50 min |
| General AwarenessHindi & English | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive TestEnglish | 2 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 202 | 230 | 180 min |
Assistant Manager (Technical, Finance, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) · Posts 02–06
| Test | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional / Subject KnowledgeHindi & English | 60 | 60 | 55 min |
| General AwarenessHindi & English | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| English LanguageEnglish | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Reasoning & Computer AptitudeHindi & English | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative AptitudeHindi & English | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive TestEnglish | 2 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 202 | 230 | 180 min |
Junior Executive (Technical) · Post 08
| Test | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject KnowledgeHindi & English | 65 | 65 | 55 min |
| Reasoning & Computer AptitudeEnglish | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative AptitudeHindi & English | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| General AwarenessHindi & English | 20 | 20 | 15 min |
| English LanguageEnglish | 35 | 35 | 25 min |
| Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive TestEnglish | 2 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 202 | 230 | 180 min |
Junior Executive (General) · Post 07
| Test | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer AptitudeEnglish | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative AptitudeHindi & English | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| General AwarenessHindi & English | 50 | 50 | 25 min |
| English LanguageEnglish | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive TestEnglish | 2 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 202 | 230 | 180 min |
Medium is shown under each test. The Descriptive Test (2 questions, 30 marks) is in English for every post. Expect to spend up to 4 hours or more at the venue for verification, biometrics and instructions.
CWC syllabus: Professional Knowledge
CWC calls this a broad, indicative syllabus that may change slightly in the exam. Full detail for the two agriculture posts; the other posts in short.
Junior Executive (Technical) · post 08 · Subject Knowledge (65 Qs)
- Basic Agriculture: Crop Production, Animal Husbandry, Plant Protection, Agriculture Extension, Horticulture, Agriculture Economics
- Botany: Cell Biology: Tissue, Organ & Organ System, Genetics, Plant Classification, Diversity, Ecology, Life Process: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Circulation, Movement etc.
- Zoology: Insect: Morphology, Physiology, Taxonomy. Organ System, Heredity & Variation, Micro Organisms, Storage & Public Health, Insects & Rodents, Insecticides, Toxicology
- Chemistry: Chemical bonding, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Physics: Motion, Force & Energy, Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound, Thermodynamics, Measurement
Assistant Manager (Technical) · post 02 · Professional Knowledge (60 Qs)
- Agricultural Process Engineering & Storage Systems
- Engineering properties of agricultural produce
- Drying and moisture management
- Cleaning, grading and material handling
- Processing of cereals, pulses and oilseeds
- Storage systems including godowns, silos, controlled and modified atmosphere storage
- Packaging
- Food Engineering & Preservation
- Heat and mass transfer (basic concepts)
- Food preservation by cooling, freezing, refrigeration and cold storage
- Pasteurization and sterilization
- Water activity and food storage principles
- Food Chemistry & Nutrition
- Composition and properties of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids, enzymes
- Chemical and biochemical changes during storage and processing
- Food quality parameters and deterioration
- Food Microbiology & Pest Control
- Microorganisms associated with food grains
- Microbial growth and food spoilage
- Storage fungi and mycotoxins
- Food-borne pathogens
- Fumigation principles
- Stored grain pests, rodent control, integrated pest management (IPM), pesticide application, dosage and safety precautions
- General Biology & Biotechnology
- Biomolecules, enzymes, microorganisms, microbial growth and nutrition
- Basic genetics and molecular biology
- Applications of biotechnology in food preservation, grain quality, pest management and storage
- Grain Storage, Quality Control & Chemical Preservation
- Quality inspection and grading of food grains
- Sampling techniques, moisture determination, grain standards
- Storage losses, scientific storage practices
- Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon prophylactic treatment
- Fumigation practices, chemicals and dosage
- Quality control measures in warehouses
Other posts (in short)
Assistant Manager (Finance) · post 03
Financial Accounting (Ind AS, GAAP, bank reconciliation, cash flow statement, final accounts of a company, banking operations, payroll, cost accounting), Taxation (Income Tax Act, 2025; GST Act, 2017) and Auditing (company audit, audit reports and certificates, ledger scrutiny, internal control).
Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Civil · post 04
Structural engineering, geotechnical and geomatics engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, surveying (including GIS and GPS basics), project management and planning, concrete technology and prestressed concrete.
Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Electrical · post 05
Electric circuits, electromagnetic fields, signals and systems, electrical machines, power systems, control systems, electrical and electronic measurements, analog and digital electronics (including the 8085 microprocessor) and power electronics.
Assistant Manager (Engineering) – Mechanical · post 06
Applied mechanics and machine design, thermal engineering and fluid mechanics, manufacturing technology and engineering materials, production engineering, and industrial engineering (inventory, forecasting, MRP, lean, operations research, PERT and CPM).
Assistant Manager (General) and Junior Executive (General) · posts 01, 07
No Professional Knowledge test. The papers cover Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language and the Descriptive Test (see the exam pattern above).
How to apply step by step
Online only, from 17.10.2026 to 15.11.2026. Keep a personal email ID and mobile number active until the recruitment ends.
- Go to www.cewacor.nic.in, click "Career @CWC (Direct Recruitment)-2026", then "Click here to apply online for Advertisement No. 2026/01".
- Choose "Click here for New Registration" and enter your name, contact details and email ID. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by email and SMS).
- Fill the form, using "Save and Next" if you can't finish in one go. Spell your name and your father's/husband's name exactly as in your Class 10 certificate.
- Upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration (specifications on the right), and capture a live photo by webcam or mobile.
- Preview everything and click Complete Registration. No changes are possible after this.
- Open the Payment tab and pay the fee. Wait for the server's reply; don't press Back or Refresh.
- Click Submit, then print the e-receipt and the application form. Don't send the printout to CWC.
Scan at 200 DPI or more in true colour. If you have no left thumb, use your right thumb.
Declaration text (write it by hand)
Which post suits you?
Match your degree to the post. You can apply for more than one post if you're eligible (a separate application and fee for each).
78 posts, Rs 29,000 – 93,000. Subject Knowledge (65 Qs) starts with Basic Agriculture. No interview. B.Sc Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Chemistry also qualify.
60 posts, Rs 40,000 – 1,40,000. Professional Knowledge (60 Qs) on post-harvest engineering, storage, food science and grain quality. Also open to Food Technology, Food Science and Biotechnology graduates.
70 posts, Rs 40,000 – 1,40,000. No Professional Knowledge test: Reasoning, Quant/DI, General Awareness, English and the Descriptive Test. An M.Sc (Agriculture) qualifies.
78 posts, Rs 29,000 – 93,000. Needs working knowledge of computer applications. Reasoning, Quant/DI, General Awareness and English, 50 Qs each, plus the Descriptive Test.
Finance and Engineering posts need a commerce/CA/CMA or B.E./B.Tech (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) background; see eligibility.
How AgriPrep helps
We don't have CWC mock tests yet. What we do have: 4,600+ agriculture practice questions and free study notes, built for IBPS AFO, that cover much of the agriculture part of the CWC syllabus.
For Junior Executive (Technical)
"Basic Agriculture" (crop production, animal husbandry, plant protection, extension, horticulture, agricultural economics) overlaps strongly with our topics. Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Physics are only partly covered.
For Assistant Manager (Technical)
Our notes on post-harvest technology, stored-grain pests, IPM and plant pathology help with parts of units A, D and F. Food engineering, food chemistry and microbiology are not covered yet.
CWC Recruitment 2026: FAQ
Answers from the official notification.
How many vacancies are there in CWC Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. CWC/I-Manpower/DR/Rectt/2026/01 has 327 posts: Assistant Manager (General) 70, Assistant Manager (Technical) 60, Assistant Manager (Finance) 10, Assistant Manager (Engineering) Civil 22, Electrical 5 and Mechanical 4, Junior Executive (General) 78 and Junior Executive (Technical) 78. CWC says the number of posts is tentative and may vary.
What is the last date to apply for CWC Recruitment 2026?
Online registration and fee payment are open from 17.10.2026 to 15.11.2026. Applications are accepted only online through www.cewacor.nic.in.
Can a B.Sc Agriculture graduate apply for CWC?
Yes. B.Sc (Agriculture) is one of the qualifications for Junior Executive (Technical), along with B.Sc in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science or Chemistry, with working knowledge of computer applications. As a graduate you can also apply for Junior Executive (General).
Who can apply for CWC Assistant Manager (Technical)?
Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. in Agriculture, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology Management or Biotechnology. No experience is required.
What is the age limit for CWC Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 28 years on 15.11.2026: you must be born between 16.11.1998 and 15.11.2008 (both days included). The minimum age is 18. SC/ST get 5 years of relaxation, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years and PwBD 10 years, with an overall ceiling of 55 years.
What is the application fee for CWC 2026?
UR, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 850 application fee plus Rs 500 intimation charges, Rs 1,350 in total. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates pay only the Rs 500 intimation charges. The amounts include GST; payment gateway charges are extra. If you apply for more than one post, you pay for each post.
Is there negative marking in the CWC exam?
Yes. One fourth (1/4) of the marks of a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective tests. A question left blank gets no penalty.
Is there an interview for CWC Junior Executive?
No. Junior Executive (General) and (Technical) are selected through the online test and document verification, and appointed on the basis of their online test marks. Assistant Manager posts have an interview of 30 marks, and the final score uses an 85:15 weightage of online exam to interview.
What is the salary of CWC Junior Executive and Assistant Manager?
Junior Executive: pay scale Rs 29,000 – 93,000 (S-V). Assistant Manager: Rs 40,000 – 1,40,000 (E-1), IDA pattern. Employees also get allowances and benefits such as CPF, contributory pension, gratuity, LTC, performance related pay and medical reimbursement, as per CWC policy.
Is there a bond in CWC Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Assistant Managers furnish a bond of Rs 1,00,000 and Junior Executives a bond of Rs 50,000, to serve the Corporation for at least two years, at the time of joining.
Is there a descriptive paper in the CWC exam?
Yes. Every post has a Language & Comprehension Abilities – Descriptive Test in English: 2 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes. The minimum qualifying mark is 40% for unreserved and 35% for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Can final-year students apply for CWC 2026?
No. You must hold the mark sheet or certificate of the required qualification on 15.11.2026. Candidates appearing in the final year or final semester are not eligible.