FDDI Junior Faculty (Footwear Design & Production) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is engaging a Junior Faculty on ad-hoc basis at its Head Office in the School of Footwear Design & Production (domain: Component, Lasting & Finishing), on a consolidated ₹50,000 per month for an initial period of up to 6 months. Applications under advertisement FDDI/HO/HR/Ad-Hoc/2026-27/02 dated 4 November 2026 go by Speed Post and must reach FDDI within 15 days from publication of the advertisement, about 19 November 2026 (15 days from 4 November 2026). Selection is through interview.

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the application fee.

About the Institute

FDDI describes itself as an Institution of National Importance under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. This engagement is at its Head Office, with the address given in the notice at Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The notice says the engagement is meant to provide academic and administrative support to the academic functions of FDDI and to address urgent institutional requirements.

Qualification and Experience

The notice lists one post, Junior Faculty, in the School of Footwear Design & Production (FDP), domain Component, Lasting & Finishing. The upper age limit is 35 years; the notice prints no date as on which age is counted and no age relaxation.

Essential Qualification

• Option (i): Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (of minimum 02 years duration after Graduation) in any field with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute; and Diploma (of minimum 01 year duration) in Footwear Manufacturing / Footwear Technology / Footwear Design & Production / Footwear Production / Accessories Design / Footwear Science & Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
• OR option (ii): Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Footwear Manufacturing / Footwear Technology / Footwear Design & Production / Footwear Production / Accessories Design / Footwear Science & Engineering / Engineering with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute.

Desirable Qualification

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Science, in case of option (i) of the essential qualification.

Essential Experience

• Academic and/or industry experience of at least 03 years in the field of footwear assembly (Components / Lasting / Finishing).
• Academic experience, if any, should be of teaching in UG degree or higher academic courses.

Desirable Experience

• Candidates with experience in assembly (Components / Lasting / Finishing) in the footwear industry will be given preference.
• Candidates with experience working in assembly lines, bottom component, sole department or rubber room in a footwear industry will be given preference.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Terms

The Junior Faculty receives a consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) per month.

Tenure

• Initial engagement is for a period of up to 06 months.
• The engagement may be extended, if required, for further periods of up to 06 months at a time through fresh engagement, subject to institutional requirements and approval of the competent authority.
• Performance and compliance with assigned responsibilities are reviewed periodically by the management, and the reviews are taken into consideration while assessing any requirement for re-engagement.

Leave

• Two Casual Leaves per month.
• Unutilized Casual Leave may be carried forward within the current engagement period of six months.
• Casual Leave not availed during the engagement period lapses.
• No Earned Leave or Leave Encashment is admissible.

Other Conditions

• No entitlement towards HRA, House Allocation, LTC, Medical Reimbursement, or any other benefits not specifically mentioned in the notice.
• Temporary hostel/house accommodation may be provided, subject to availability and at the discretion of the Institute, on payment of prescribed charges. If allotted, it must be vacated within 15 days from the date of discontinuation of engagement.
• FDDI attendance rules and travel entitlements for official duties apply as per the norms of the Institute.
• Attendance is ordinarily required for five working days per week. The engaged person may be required to attend office on weekends or holidays due to operational exigencies. Compensatory Off, wherever admissible, is governed by the prevailing rules of the Institute.

FDDI Junior Faculty Job Description

• Perform duties and functions of the assigned role in accordance with institutional requirements and academic objectives.
• Assist the Head of Academics and/or Head of School in planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and review of academic programmes and related activities.
• Liaise with faculty members, students and administrative departments for smooth conduct of academic programmes, examinations, workshops, seminars and institutional events.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Head of Academics, Head of School or competent authority from time to time.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, regulations and guidelines of FDDI as amended and notified from time to time.

How to Apply for FDDI Junior Faculty

Applications are not made online. The notice asks candidates meeting the eligibility criteria to send the application, duly filled in the prescribed format with supporting documents, by Speed Post so that it reaches on or before the closing date.

1. Fill in the application in the prescribed format.
2. Enclose the documents listed below.
3. Address the Speed Post envelope to: Dy. Manager (HO-HR), Administrative Block, 4th Floor, Room No. 405, FDDI, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201301.
4. Make sure it reaches FDDI within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement, which is dated 4 November 2026 (about 19 November 2026, 15 days from 4 November 2026).

The contact number given in the notice is 9355632697. Selection is made through interview, and only shortlisted candidates are called. The notice does not mention the interview date or venue.

Documents Required

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
• Experience certificates
• Proof of age
• Any other relevant supporting documents

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the prescribed date will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications, or applications not submitted in the prescribed format, will be summarily rejected.
• Meeting the eligibility criteria does not give any right to be called for interview or engagement.
• The Institute reserves the right to modify, amend, cancel or withdraw the advertisement, wholly or partly, at any stage without assigning any reason.
• If the Hindi and English versions of the advertisement differ, the English version prevails and is final.

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