ni-msme Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10 Posts

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, located in Hyderabad, has released a notification for the recruitment of Directors and Faculty Members on a direct recruitment basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong academic background and professional experience in entrepreneurship, management, and MSME development.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Directors (SED/SEE/SEM/SEIC)

• Essential Qualification: First class Master’s degree and Ph.D in areas of Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Innovation Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, Agri-business, Food processing, Import and Export Management, or any related discipline relevant to MSME development from a recognized university. All qualifications must be pursued as a regular full-time student.
• Publications: Must have authored/co-authored at least two books with ISBN in relevant areas and two research articles in reputed national/international journals.
• Experience: Minimum 08 to 10 years of professional experience in government, academia, development organizations, or Stock Exchange listed companies engaged in MSME promotion. Experience must include leading institutional transformation, advising policy frameworks, and managing capacity-building programs. Proof of salary equivalent to Level 11 of 7th CPC is mandatory.

Eligibility for Faculty Member (Core Stream)

• Essential Qualification: First class Master’s degree and Ph.D in areas of Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Innovation Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, Agri-business, Food processing, Import and Export Management from a recognized university. Regular full-time mode required.
• Publications: Must have authored/co-authored at least two articles or case studies in relevant areas.
• Experience: Minimum 05 years of professional experience. Salary must be equivalent to Level 10 of 7th CPC. Proof of salary slip/Form 16 mandatory.

Eligibility for Faculty Member (Technology)

• Essential Qualification: First class Master’s degree and Ph.D in any Engineering discipline from a recognized university. Regular full-time mode desirable.
• Publications: Must have authored/co-authored at least two articles or case studies in Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation.
• Experience: Minimum 05 years of professional experience. Salary equivalent to Level 10 of 7th CPC mandatory.

Eligibility for Faculty Member (Trade & Marketing)

• Essential Qualification: First class Master’s degree and Ph.D in areas of Entrepreneurship, Management, Economics, Innovation Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, Agri-business, Food processing, Import and Export Management from a recognized university. Regular full-time mode desirable.
• Publications: Must have authored/co-authored at least two articles or case studies in Export/Import, Marketing, Trade, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation.
• Experience: Minimum 05 years of professional experience. Salary equivalent to Level 10 of 7th CPC mandatory.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online in the prescribed format.
• Non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- (relaxation for SC/ST) to be paid via NEFT/RTGS to Account No. 30760656383, IFSC: SBIN0003607.
• Age limit is not exceeding 50 years, relaxable up to 5 years for Govt./Autonomous body servants.
• Candidates must provide No Objection Certificate (NoC) from current employer at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF (Check Careers section on website)
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for ni-msme Recruitment 2026?
A. Last date is 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement (12.01.2026/13.01.2026).

Q2. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 1,000/- for general candidates. Relaxation for SC/ST.

Q3. Can I apply for multiple posts?
A. Yes, separate online applications must be submitted for each post.

Q4. Is there an age relaxation for government employees?
A. Yes, up to 5 years for Central Government servants and employees of autonomous bodies.