Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The circular specifies service eligibility rather than a prescribed academic qualification. No age limit or minimum educational qualification is stated in the supplied extract.

Senior Manager (Deputy Secretary/Director Level)

• Officers must hold the rank of Deputy Secretary or Director in the All India Services or an eligible Organised Group 'A' Service of the Government of India.
• The officer must satisfy the Central Staffing Scheme conditions for appointment at Deputy Secretary or Director level.
• The officer must be eligible to take central deputation and must have completed any applicable cooling-off period following an earlier central deputation.
• Officers already serving on central deputation under the CSS or Non-CSS arrangements require forwarding by the concerned Ministry or Department with approval of the Minister-in-Charge.
• The application must be submitted under the Non-CSS option available in the SUPREMO portal.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Eligible officers must submit an online application through the Department of Personnel and Training EO Division using the SUPREMO portal and selecting the Non-CSS option.
2. The nomination and relevant correspondence must be forwarded by email to the address specified in the official circular.
3. For officers already on CSS or Non-CSS central deputation, the concerned Ministry or Department must forward the nomination with the approval of the respective Minister-in-Charge.
4. Applications are processed through the Civil Services Board procedure applicable under the Non-Central Staffing Scheme. No separate written examination or interview date is stated in the supplied extract.
5. Candidates who applied against the vacancy circular dated 15 April 2026 should verify the current instructions and submit a fresh application if required. Existing SUPREMO users may communicate their willingness for this post by email.
6. Unless the selected officer is currently on CSS deputation and has completed four years on the same, the office will not issue a Mandatory Posting Certificate for allotment or retention of government accommodation.

TA/DA: No TA/DA payment is specified in the supplied recruitment circular.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

The process requires a completed SUPREMO application and forwarding of the nomination and related correspondence. Candidates should keep the following supporting documents ready, subject to any additional records requested through the SUPREMO portal or by their cadre authority:

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

Application Instructions

• Open the SUPREMO portal through the DoPT EO Division.
• Navigate to Apply for post of CSS, CVO and others, then select the Non-CSS option for this recruitment.
• Complete and submit the online application before 16 November 2026.
• Forward the approved nomination and relevant correspondence by email using the contact details in the official circular.
• Verify previous central-deputation history and ensure that any required cooling-off period has been completed.
• Consult the TRIFED Senior Manager Official Notification PDF for the complete instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for TRIFED Senior Manager Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting the SUPREMO application and forwarding the required correspondence is 16 November 2026. The notification does not state a specific closing time.

Is there a walk-in interview, reporting time, or interview venue?

No. This is an online recruitment conducted through SUPREMO. No walk-in interview date, reporting time, or interview venue is stated. Bhubaneswar, Odisha is the stated place of posting, not a walk-in venue.

What is the application fee?

The supplied notification does not state an application fee. Candidates should verify the SUPREMO fee field or the official circular rather than assume that the fee is zero.

What is the duration and nature of the TRIFED post?

The post is a central deputation rather than a direct contractual or permanent appointment. The deputation period is four years for a Deputy Secretary-level officer and five years for a Director-level officer.

What salary is offered for the Senior Manager post?

Pay is as admissible to a Deputy Secretary or Director-level officer of the Government of India. The circular does not provide a fixed minimum-to-maximum INR salary range.

Who can apply for this TRIFED recruitment?

Deputy Secretary or Director-level officers from the All India Services or eligible Organised Group 'A' Services of the Government of India may apply if they meet the applicable Central Staffing Scheme and central-deputation eligibility conditions.