The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a Statutory Corporation under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has invited applications for 1 post of Young Professional (Media Communication) on a contractual basis. For young communication and journalism professionals looking to work at the intersection of public policy and media, this is a focused opportunity to join a premier institution shaping India’s cooperative movement.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
NCDC is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament in 1963, headquartered in New Delhi, and plays a central role in planning, promoting, and financing programmes for the production, processing, marketing, storage, export, and import of agricultural produce, foodstuffs, industrial goods, and livestock through the cooperative sector. The Young Professional (Media Communication) will be posted at NCDC Headquarters, New Delhi, supporting the Corporation’s outreach, publicity, and communication functions.
Key highlights:
- Number of posts: 1
- Post: Young Professional (Media Communication)
- Job location: NCDC Headquarters, New Delhi
- Age limit: Up to 35 years
- Last date to apply: 19 August 2026
- Mode of application: Email
- Notification released: 28 July 2026
- Engagement type: Contractual
WHO CAN APPLY
Candidates need a Master’s degree or a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Media Management, Mass Communication, Journalism, or Mass Multimedia & Communications from a recognised university or institute. The role is well suited to candidates who enjoy translating policy and development work into public-facing communication — press releases, media outreach, content creation, and institutional storytelling.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
For young media and communication graduates, this opportunity offers:
- A rare chance to shape the public narrative of India’s cooperative movement, a sector touching millions of farmers, dairy producers, fishermen, and rural entrepreneurs.
- Direct experience working inside a Government of India statutory corporation, adding credibility to a communications career.
- Exposure to institutional media strategy, government messaging, and stakeholder communication at a national level.
- A stepping stone toward future roles in public sector communications, government PR, or development-sector media work.
HOW TO APPLY
Since this is an email-based recruitment, candidates should:
- Download and carefully read the official NCDC Young Professional (Media Communication) Notification 2026 PDF from the NCDC website (ncdc.in).
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format mentioned in the notification.
- Attach scanned copies of educational certificates, experience documents, age proof, and a recent photograph.
- Email the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification.
- Ensure the application reaches NCDC on or before the deadline of 19 August 2026.
Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for their own records.
A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- NCDC has run several Young Professional recruitment drives through 2026 across different specialisations, including Fisheries and Legal, each with its own eligibility, location, and deadline. Candidates should ensure they apply strictly against the Media Communication notification and email address for this specific post.
- This is a contractual engagement and does not confer any right to permanent employment with NCDC.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee shortlisting; NCDC will scrutinise applications before inviting candidates for further steps.
For communication and journalism graduates keen to work at the heart of India’s cooperative development story, the NCDC Young Professional (Media Communication) post offers a compact but meaningful entry point into public-sector media work, with the weight of a national institution behind it.
Candidates are advised to check the official NCDC website (ncdc.in) for the complete notification, exact email address, and document checklist before the 19 August 2026 deadline.