NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation (NFDI), a Section 8 company set up by the National Institute of Fashion Technology under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is hiring a Chief Executive Officer for its design incubation initiative in New Delhi. The recruitment covers a single post on a contract basis, and the role involves setting up and managing the foundation, building a start-up incubation ecosystem, and leading business development under the guidance of its Board of Directors.
NFDI Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
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Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification09 Oct
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About NFDI Chief Executive Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation
- Post Name
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum ten years of relevant experience in business administration
- Pay Scale
- INR 2,50,000 per month (Consolidated) with 5 per cent annual increment
- Tenure
- 3 years on contract basis, with the possibility of extension based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Minimum Post Graduate degree preferably in Design/Technology/Management with extensive experience in Business administration (minimum ten years of relevant experience) who is ready to work full time for the NFDI. Candidates should have strong networking and interpersonal skills, proven leadership and motivational capability, and prior experience in facilitating business development, mentoring start-ups or undertaking strategic responsibilities in a start-up or incubation eco system.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Minimum Post Graduate degree preferably in Design/Technology/Management with extensive experience in Business administration (minimum ten years of relevant experience) who is ready to work full time for the NFDI. Candidates should have strong networking and interpersonal skills, proven leadership and motivational capability, and prior experience in facilitating business development, mentoring start-ups or undertaking strategic responsibilities in a start-up or incubation eco system. |
Age Limit
Not more than 55 years
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD candidates in the upper age limit as per Government of India instructions
Selection Process
- 1Application Screening
Applications received in the prescribed format are screened against the eligibility criteria.
- 2Interview / Test
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview or test.
Salary Structure
INR 2,50,000 per month (Consolidated) with 5 per cent annual increment
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the official notification
- 2Fill in all required details in the application format
- 3Prepare a detailed CV and a Statement of Purpose within 500 words
- 4Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and work experience certificates
- 5Provide the names and contact details of two references familiar with your recent work
- 6Obtain a No Objection Certificate from your current employer, if applicable
- 7Email the completed application with all attachments to [email protected] by 30 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed prescribed application format
•Detailed CV
•Statement of Purpose (within 500 words)
•Self-attested copies of educational certificates/degrees starting from secondary education
•Self-attested work experience certificates
•NOC from current employer (if applicable)
Important Details
- Candidates already employed must produce a No Objection Certificate to attend the interview or test if called, and a relieving order at the time of joining NFDI if selected.
- Applications must include a CV, a Statement of Purpose within 500 words and two references, and must be submitted in the prescribed format to the specified email address.
- Reservations apply as per Government of India norms.
Key Responsibilities of the CEO
- Set up NFDI and make it fully operational, including organisational structure, team recruitment and infrastructure planning
- Network with stakeholders and potential entrepreneurs and institute systems for identification and incubation of start-ups
- Assess business proposals for incubation and develop and implement business strategies, policies and processes
- Plan fund raising and deployment and generate a consistent revenue stream
- Build an ecosystem of investors, bankers, technical, legal, financial and management experts and industry professionals
- Develop and implement a mentoring programme for incubatees and manage incubation services
- Manage relationships with funding agencies, venture capitalists, angel investors, donors, alumni, mentors and government agencies
- Report to the DG, NIFT / Chairperson NFDI, Head of Executive Committee of NFDI
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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