NFDI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Recruitment 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Post Graduate Degree preferably in Design, Technology, or Management.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Business Administration.
• Must be available for full-time engagement with NFDI.
• Nationality: As per Government of India norms.

Additional Eligibility Conditions:

• Willingness to treat the NFDI role as a challenge and create a new system and successful model for design incubation in identified areas, with potential to become a trendsetter for the country.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and motivational capability.
• Prior experience in facilitating business development, mentoring start-ups, or undertaking strategic responsibilities in a start-up or incubation ecosystem.

Age Limit & Relaxation:

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Application Screening: All received applications will be screened against the prescribed eligibility criteria including educational qualification, experience, and other conditions.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on screening.
3. Interview or Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or a screening test as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
4. Final Selection: Based on the cumulative performance in screening, interview/test, and document verification.

The selection notification does not specify any Travel/Daily Allowance (TA/DA) reimbursement for candidates attending the interview or test.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Completed prescribed application format as per the official notification.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Statement of Purpose within 500 words.
• Self-attested copies of all educational certificates/degrees (starting from secondary education).
• Self-attested work experience certificates.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if applicable).
• Two professional references with contact details.
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof.

Instructions: Already employed candidates must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to attend the interview/test if called and a relieving order at the time of joining, if selected. The position is on a contract basis for 3 years with the possibility of extension based on performance. Reservations apply as per Government of India norms.

How to Apply for NFDI Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

1. Download the NFDI Chief Executive Officer Official Terms of Reference and Application Format PDF.
2. Fill out all required details in the prescribed application format.
3. Prepare a detailed CV and a Statement of Purpose (max 500 words).
4. Arrange self-attested copies of all educational certificates and experience certificates.
5. Gather two professional references with their contact details.
6. Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current employer, if applicable.
7. Submit the completed application form along with all required attachments via email to [email protected] on or before 30 October 2026.

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