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

• Application Screening: All received applications will be screened against the prescribed eligibility criteria including educational qualification, experience, and other conditions.
• Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on screening.
• Interview or Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or a screening test as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
• 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)

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

• NFDI Chief Executive Officer Official Terms of Reference and Application Format PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.