DIBD Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) of Digital India Corporation (DIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has invited applications for 1 Manager-Admin post purely on Contract/Consolidated basis. The pay depends on the candidate's qualification and experience and is fixed as per industry norms. The post needs any graduate degree from a recognised university and 5+ years of relevant experience, with a maximum age of 58 years. The web advertisement is dated 12 November 2026, and applications are made online at ora.digitalindiacorporation.in.

About DIBD

The Digital India BHASHINI Division is an Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation. It manages and executes the activities of BHASHINI, the National Language Translation Mission, which MeitY started under the Digital India Programme. The mission was launched on 4 July 2022, and its platform hosts 300+ AI-based language models. The division's office is at Electronics Niketan Annexe, 6 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.

Who Can Apply

The Manager-Admin post reports to the CEO - DIBD. The notice prints the following essential profile.

Experience

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, tendering, contract management and administrative/operational functions, preferably in a Government organisation, PSU, autonomous body or government-funded institution.
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement through both Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP).
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, applicable Government procurement guidelines, procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, budget monitoring, contract administration and facilities management.
• Experience in audit coordination, procurement documentation, stakeholder management and team management.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience in preparing and managing RFP, RFE, RFQ, EOI, technical and financial bid evaluation, bid scrutiny, comparative statements, Reverse Auction (RA), vendor selection and contract award is preferred.
• Experience in procurement and management of manpower services through Software Development Agencies (SDAs) or third-party employment arrangements will be preferred.

Skills and Age

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and e-Office.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication, decision-making, organisational and project management skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Age: the maximum age for application is 58 years, counted as on the last date of receipt of applications. The notice prints no age relaxation.
• Formal educational qualifications and experience may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.

Candidates should check the official notification for any further post-specific eligibility details.

Pay and Tenure

The notice prints no pay amount. Salary for the position depends on the qualification and experience of the selected candidate and is fixed as per industry norms. The engagement is purely on Contract/Consolidated basis. The position is purely temporary in nature for the project of DIBD-Digital India Corporation, and appointees get no right or claim to permanent appointment, now or on any future vacancy. The notice does not state the length of the contract.

Digital India Corporation reserves the right to terminate the appointment with one month's notice, or without notice by paying one month's salary in lieu of the notice period.

DIBD Manager-Admin Job Description

The Manager-Administration is to lead and strengthen the administrative, procurement, contracting and operational ecosystem of DIBD. The role covers end-to-end government procurement, tendering, vendor and contract management, manpower sourcing and engagement (including translation and language-related services, freelance agencies and specialised service providers), IT and infrastructure support, facilities management, administrative budgeting, compliance and operational coordination. The notice lists these responsibilities:

1. Lead end-to-end procurement, including planning, tender documents, bid evaluation, vendor selection, contract negotiation and finalisation through GeM, CPPP and other applicable mechanisms.
2. Ensure compliance with GFR 2017 and Government procurement guidelines, including RFPs, RFEs, RFQs, EOIs, technical and financial bid evaluation, Reverse Auctions and contract awards.
3. Manage procurement and engagement of manpower through Software Development Agencies (SDAs), third-party service providers and other approved contractual arrangements.
4. Facilitate sourcing, empanelment and engagement of translation agencies, language service providers, translators, interpreters, linguistic experts, freelancers and other specialised resources for BHASHINI projects.
5. Develop and manage an ecosystem for engaging freelance agencies and individual professionals for project-based assignments, including empanelment, scope of work, rate contracts, service agreements, deliverable-based payments and performance monitoring.
6. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), deliverables, performance assessment, renewals, dispute resolution and contract closure.
7. Oversee administrative coordination for IT infrastructure and support services, including hardware, software, networking, LAN, internet connectivity, IT assets and technical support arrangements.
8. Oversee office infrastructure, facilities management, logistics, housekeeping, security, maintenance, asset management, inventory control and other essential administrative services.
9. Plan and monitor administrative and procurement budgets, track expenditure and commitments, ensure timely processing of procurement-related payments and identify cost optimisation.
10. Maintain procurement and contract records and audit trails, coordinate internal and external audits and facilitate resolution of audit observations.
11. Maintain a structured database and empanelment framework of vendors, agencies, freelancers and service providers.
12. Lead the administration team, coordinate with HR, Finance, Technical and Project teams, and work with Government departments, institutions and external stakeholders.
13. Develop and implement administrative policies, SOPs and digital workflows.
14. Undertake official visits to vendor locations, project sites, offices and other locations, as required.
15. Undertake any other administrative, procurement, operational or institutional assignments entrusted by the Competent Authority.

The notice says these responsibilities are indicative and may be adjusted, reassigned or expanded in line with evolving business requirements and organisational priorities.

How to Apply for DIBD Manager-Admin

Eligible candidates are to apply online at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/. The notice gives no other application steps and prints no last date. The details can be downloaded from the official websites of MeitY, DIC, BHASHINI and NeGD: www.meity.gov.in, www.dic.gov.in, www.BHASHINI.gov.in and www.negd.gov.in.

Documents named in the notice:

• A No Objection Certificate from the employer, for candidates already in regular or contractual employment under Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies. They may instead apply through proper channel, or produce the certificate at the time of interview.

Selection and Interview

Applications are screened on qualifications, age, academic record and relevant experience. Digital India Corporation reserves the right to fix a higher threshold of qualifications and experience for screening and to limit the number of candidates called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates are invited for selection interviews. The notice does not give the interview date, venue or mode. Digital India Corporation also reserves the right not to select any candidate without assigning any reason.

Important Instructions

• Digital India Corporation may fill all, some or none of the advertised positions without assigning any reason.
• Candidates selected in this interview could be considered for other vacant positions at DIBD-DIC requiring similar skill sets and at appropriate level.
• Screening is based on qualifications, age, academic record and relevant experience.
• For queries, the notice names Ms. Vinaya Viswanathan, Director-HR, Digital India BHASHINI Division-DIC, Electronics Niketan Annexe, 6 CGO, Complex Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, Phone: 011-24303500, 24360199.
• The division's office phone numbers on the letterhead are +91 (11) 24360199 and 24301756.

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