Gliders India Limited (GIL), a defence public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, specialises in parachutes, inflatables and technical textiles for the Armed Forces. It has announced recruitment for six posts on a Fixed Term Employment basis, covering DGM Product Development, Sr. Manager Supply Chain Management, Sr. Manager Additive Manufacturing, Manager Legal and Junior Assistant roles under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
Gliders India Junior Assistant, DGM and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 202605/2026
Total Vacancies
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20 Oct
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About Gliders India Limited DGM, Manager and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gliders India Limited
- Advertisement No.
- 05/2026
- Post Name
- DGM - Product Development, Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management and 3 more
- Job Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Computer proficiency certificate from a Central/State government approved or authorized agency for Junior Assistant.
- Tenure
- Fixed Term Employment initially for 1 year, extendable by another 2 years (maximum 3 years) based on performance and functional requirement.
- Notice Period
- 30 days written notice
Vacancy Breakdown
DGM - Product Development
1
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management
1
Sr. Manager – Additive Manufacturing
1
Manager – Legal
1
Junior Assistant
2
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| DGM - Product Development | 1 |
| Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management | 1 |
| Sr. Manager – Additive Manufacturing | 1 |
| Manager – Legal | 1 |
| Junior Assistant | 2 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
DGM - Product Development1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Design Engineering / Clothing Technology / Textile Engineering / Polymer Science / Material Science or equivalent from a recognized institution. Retired employees of DRDO/CSIR/NIFT/Govt. Academic/Research Institutions having served at pay level 12 or above are also eligible.
- Experience
- 10 years of experience of working with organizations in garment (Clothing Technology) field, DRDO/CSIR, Textile Academic/Research institutions or reputed industrial organizations in clothing field.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 45 years for regular candidates or 65 years for retired government employees as on the closing date of application.
- Note
- Retired government employees applying under this post are paid Last Basic Pay minus Pension.
- Desirable
- Master's Degree / Ph.D. in relevant field preferred; experience in development of aerial delivery system, inflatable rubber products, technical textiles, NBC suits and protective fabrics preferred
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute, or Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or minimum 7 years with a Diploma in Engineering.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 40 years as on the closing date of application.
- Desirable
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Materials Management/Operations Management; experience in GeM procurement, e-procurement, vendor development, inventory optimization, logistics coordination and supply chain digitization an added advantage
Sr. Manager – Additive Manufacturing1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with specialization in Additive Manufacturing (AM), or Certification in Additive Manufacturing post Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, from a recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years with substantial hands-on experience in AM technology development, process qualification or industrialization.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 40 years as on the closing date of application.
- Desirable
- Aerospace/defence component development; AM process and machine qualification; metal powders and material characterization; CAD/CAM and AM build-preparation software; ISO/ASTM 52920 and ISO/ASTM 52926 series AM standards
Manager – Legal1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institution approved by the Bar Council of India.
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 35 years as on the closing date of application.
- Desirable
- PSU/Government Organization/Corporate/Industrial Organization/Reputed Law Firm experience, preferably in contracts, arbitration, litigation, corporate and service matters
Junior Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution; working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer applications with a certificate from a Central/State government approved or authorized agency; typing speed of 35 wpm for English or 30 wpm for Hindi.
- Age Limit
- Not more than 30 years as on the closing date of application.
- Typing speed
- 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi
- Computer proficiency
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer applications; certificate from a Central/State government approved agency to be submitted
Age Limit
Varies by post as on the closing date of application: DGM - Product Development not more than 45 years (65 years for retired government employees), Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Management and Sr. Manager - Additive Manufacturing not more than 40 years, Manager - Legal not more than 35 years, Junior Assistant not more than 30 years.
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST applicants, 3 years for OBC-NCL applicants, and up to 10 years for PWBD candidates over and above the relaxation admissible to SC/ST and OBC-NCL.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 500 (Rs. 200 for Junior Assistant)
SC / ST / PWBD / Ex-servicemen / Ex-Agniveers
Nil
Fee by Post
Junior Assistant
Application Fee: Rs. 200 for General/OBC candidates; exempted for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-servicemen/Ex-Agniveers.
| Post | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 200 for General/OBC candidates; exempted for SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-servicemen/Ex-Agniveers. |
Bank Details for Fee Payment
A/c No. 40393257030, IFSC: SBIN0007199, A/c Name: Gliders India Limited. Fee is to be paid through online mode and the receipt details (transaction no./UTR and date) submitted with the application.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
May be conducted along with the interview or replaced by interview only, at the discretion of GIL, depending on the number of applications received; academic qualification, experience and the written test together carry 50% weightage.
- 2Interview
Carries 50% weightage; the recommendation of the interview committee presides over the marking system. Minimum qualifying marks are 50% in each part.
Salary Structure
No HRA is admissible. Other financial and non-financial benefits including leave are as per applicable New Labour Codes norms.
DGM - Product Development
Pay: Rs. 14,40,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity; for retired government employees pay will be Last Basic Pay minus Pension.
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management
Pay: Rs. 9,00,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity.
Sr. Manager – Additive Manufacturing
Pay: Rs. 9,00,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity.
Manager – Legal
Pay: Rs. 5,40,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity.
Junior Assistant
Pay: Rs. 3,60,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| DGM - Product Development | Rs. 14,40,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity; for retired government employees pay will be Last Basic Pay minus Pension. |
| Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management | Rs. 9,00,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity. |
| Sr. Manager – Additive Manufacturing | Rs. 9,00,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity. |
| Manager – Legal | Rs. 5,40,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity. |
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 3,60,000 per annum CTC excluding gratuity. |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae with age, academic and professional qualifications, total experience, employment history and special achievements.
- 2Attach self-attested copies of certificates, educational degrees and experience letters.
- 3Pay the application fee online to A/c No. 40393257030, IFSC SBIN0007199, A/c Name Gliders India Limited, and note the transaction number or UTR and date.
- 4Combine the application, documents and fee payment receipt into a single PDF.
- 5Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject 'Application for the post .... vide Adv No. 05/2026'.
- 6Send the email before the closing date of applications.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Detailed Curriculum Vitae
•Self-attested copies of certificates
•Educational degrees
•Experience letters
•Application fee payment receipt (transaction no./UTR and date)
Important Details
- The engagement is on a Fixed Term Employment contract for 1 year initially, extendable by another 2 years up to a maximum of 3 years based on performance and functional requirement.
- No HRA is admissible.
- Other financial and non-financial benefits including leave follow the applicable New Labour Codes; paid leave of 1.5 days per month may be allowed.
- Personnel granted extension beyond 1 year draw annual increments of 3%, and the initial 1-year contract is reviewed quarterly.
- The contract can be terminated by either side with 30 days written notice.
- Selected candidates sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with GIL and cannot take any other assignment during the engagement.
- The place of posting is GIL (HQ) Kanpur, OPF (a unit of GIL) Kanpur, or any other place of business of GIL.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates may be required to work on holidays and weekends as per functional requirement.
Roles and Responsibilities
- DGM - Product Development: lead research, design and development of advanced technical textile products, ballistic protection systems, NBC protective clothing and high-performance textile solutions; recommend fibres, yarns, fabrics, coatings and composite materials; IPR/patent filing and assisting in setting up a Design Studio.
- Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Management: plan, coordinate and monitor the end-to-end supply chain; vendor development and supplier relationship management; inventory planning and optimization; logistics coordination; preparation of MIS and dashboards for management review.
- Sr. Manager - Additive Manufacturing: identify suitable components for AM, develop and qualify AM processes for metallic and polymeric components, establish material, machine and process qualification procedures, and work with R&D institutions, IITs, DRDO laboratories and OEMs.
- Manager - Legal: provide legal advice and opinions on contractual, commercial, administrative and service matters; draft, vet and review contracts, agreements, MoUs and tenders; handle litigation before courts, tribunals and arbitration forums; monitor compliance with laws applicable to GIL.
- Junior Assistant: provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support, maintain files, records, registers and correspondence including data entry, assist in preparation of letters and reports, and handle routine office correspondence and emails.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0512-2984548
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired government employees apply for Gliders India Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Retired employees of DRDO, CSIR, NIFT and Government academic or research institutions who served at pay level 12 or above can apply for the DGM - Product Development post. Their pay will be the last basic pay minus pension.
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