The Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible and experienced professionals for various contractual posts. RDIF functions as a Special Purpose Fund under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Applications are invited for senior leadership, investment, finance, legal, administrative and analyst-level positions. A total of multiple posts are available across different roles. Interested candidates must check eligibility conditions, age limits, compensation details and apply online before the last date mentioned in the notification.
Overview of RDIF Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) |
| Under | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Department | Department of Science and Technology |
| Post Name | Executive Director, Director, Principal, Manager, Associate, Analyst |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Evaluation and Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary and application process.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important date related to RDIF recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application | 15 January 2026 |
Vacancy Details of RDIF Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | 1 |
| Director (Investment) | 1 |
| Director (Partnerships and Market-Making) | 1 |
| Director (Finance) | 1 |
| Principal (Investment) | 1 |
| Principal (Partnerships and Market-Making) | 1 |
| Senior Financial Manager | 1 |
| Senior Legal Manager | 1 |
| Senior Administrative Manager | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 1 |
| Associate | 1 |
| Analyst | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria of RDIF Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in science, economics, finance, commerce, business administration or equivalent | Not more than 60 years |
| Director (Investment) | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in science, economics, finance, commerce, business administration, CA or CFA | Not more than 55 years |
| Director (Partnerships and Market-Making) | Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or master’s degree in business administration or relevant field | Not more than 55 years |
| Director (Finance) | Bachelor’s degree in finance or commerce with CA or equivalent | Not more than 55 years |
| Principal (Investment) | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in science, economics, finance, commerce, business administration, CA or CFA | Not more than 50 years |
| Principal (Partnerships and Market-Making) | Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or master’s degree in business administration or relevant field | Not more than 50 years |
| Senior Financial Manager | Master’s degree in finance or commerce | Not more than 50 years |
| Senior Legal Manager | Master’s degree in law | Not more than 50 years |
| Senior Administrative Manager | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field | Not more than 50 years |
| Senior Associate | Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics or business administration | Not more than 50 years |
| Associate | Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics or business administration | Not more than 50 years |
| Analyst | Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics or business administration | Not more than 50 years |
RDIF Official Notification and Application Details
Official references mentioned in the notification are listed below.
- Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
- Application Portal: recruitment-rdif.anrf.gov.in
- Mode of Application: Online only