About Job
The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), an "Institution of National Importance" under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, is currently inviting applications from experienced and professional Indian Nationals for Non-Academic Positions at the Head Office. FDDI plays a crucial role in imparting education, conducting research, and facilitating Indian industries in the areas of Footwear, Fashion, Retail, and Leather Accessory & lifestyle products. We are seeking highly experienced individuals for critical roles in the Engineering & Maintenance (Projects) domain.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
Position(s): Chief Engineer (E7) and Superintending Engineer (E6)
Last Date to Apply: 05 March 2026
Details of Position
These positions are under the DEPARTMENT - Engineering & Maintenance (Projects), DOMAIN - Projects, and are on a long-term contract basis (03-05 years).
| Sr. No. | Designation | Post Code | No. of Vacancy | Maximum Age Limit (Years) | Minimum Monthly CTI (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chief Engineer | E7 | 1 | 55 | 1,50,000/- |
| 2. | Superintending Engineer | E6 | 1 | 55 | 1,20,000/- |
Eligibility Details
Chief Engineer (E7)
- Essential Qualification: B.E/B.Tech / B.Sc in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institute.
- Essential Work Experience: At least 22 years of experience in planning, designing, organizing, controlling Civil infrastructures in handling at least 5 Civil construction projects.
- Desirable Qualification: M.E/M.Tech / M.Sc (Eng.) in Civil Engineering
- Desirable Work Experience: Experience in handling modification works in old Civil projects; Experience in coordination and monitoring of projects centrally for multi locations; Experience in supervising the Civil / Electrical/ Mechanical maintenance works at multi-locations; Proven leadership quality.
Superintending Engineer (E6)
- Essential Qualification: B.E/B.Tech / B.Sc in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institute.
- Essential Work Experience: At least 20 years of experience in planning, designing, organizing, controlling Civil infrastructures in handling at least 5 Civil construction projects.
- Desirable Qualification: M.E/M.Tech / M.Sc (Eng.) in Civil Engineering
- Desirable Work Experience: Experience in handling modification works in old Civil projects; Experience in coordination and monitoring of projects centrally for multi locations; Experience in supervising the Civil / Electrical/ Mechanical maintenance works at multi-locations; Proven leadership quality.
Age criteria may apply as per policy. Upper Age Limit provided is as on release date of the advertisement notification.
Application Details
- Deadline: 05 March 2026 (Online registration closes at 11:59 PM).
- Method: Online registration and submission is mandatory via the official website.
- Process: Interested candidates must register and submit online applications at https://www.fddiindia.com/career.php and upload required documents mentioned in the online form.
- Start Date: Online registration commenced on 06 February 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Required Documents: Documents as mentioned in the online form must be uploaded. Applicants working in Government Organisations/PSUs must submit an NOC from their current employer.
Important Conditions
- Only Indian Nationals need apply.
- All posts are on a long-term contract basis (03-05 years contract), extendable based on FDDI requirement and performance.
- FDDI reserves the right to reject applications or call candidates based on actual qualification/experience, which might be higher or lower than the advertised level.
- No Transport Allowance/Daily Allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen category should enclose a copy of the prescribed certificate.
- Reservation Policy, including age relaxation, shall be as per Government of India Rules.
- Selected candidates' appointment is subject to their medical fitness.
- No correspondence will be entertained with non-shortlisted candidates or for incomplete applications.
- Recruitment will be done through written test/interview.
- Employees appointed through HO/campus-specific advertisements must serve a minimum of three (03) years of continuous service at the respective campus.
- Salary shown is monthly Cost-to-Institute (CTI), which is inclusive of Basic Pay, HRA, Special Allowance, PF, LTC, mobile reimbursement, medical reimbursement, and Gratuity.
- The decision of Management regarding selection will be final.
Mode of Selection
The recruitment will be done through written test/interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email/post.