National Innovation Foundation – India has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible and motivated candidates for various contractual positions under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment is for engagement of professionals in different roles across India.
A total of 38 vacancies are available for posts such as Manager, Principal Associate, Research Associate, Senior Associate, Senior Fellow, Junior Associate, and Junior Fellow. Interested candidates must apply online on or before 20 February 2026. Details regarding qualifications, age limit, emoluments, and selection process are given below.
Overview of National Innovation Foundation Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | National Innovation Foundation – India |
| Advt No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Multiple Contractual Posts |
| No. of Posts | 38 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, age limit, qualifications, and other conditions.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to National Innovation Foundation Recruitment 2026.
| Notification Date | Not mentioned |
| Last Date of Application | 20 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details of National Innovation Foundation Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Manager | 1 |
| Principal Associate | 3 |
| Research Associate III | 1 |
| Research Associate II | 3 |
| Research Associate I | 1 |
| Senior Associate | 2 |
| Senior Fellow | 5 |
| Junior Associate | 6 |
| Junior Fellow | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria of National Innovation Foundation Vacancies
| Post | Educational Qualification | Upper Age Limit |
| Manager | Doctoral Degree in Science with specialization in Zoology and five years experience | 55 Years |
| Principal Associate | Doctoral Degree or Master’s Degree as per post requirement with relevant experience | 50 Years |
| Research Associate III | ME / M.Tech with five years experience and research publication | 40 Years |
| Research Associate II | ME / M.Tech or Ph.D. with required experience and research publication | 40 Years |
| Research Associate I | Master’s Degree in Engineering with two years experience | 40 Years |
| Senior Associate | Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree with relevant experience | 50 Years |
| Senior Fellow | Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification with relevant experience | 45 Years |
| Junior Associate | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with two years experience | 35 Years |
| Junior Fellow | Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline | 35 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and PH candidates as per Central Government norms.
National Innovation Foundation Official Notification & Apply Link
Official Website: www.nif.org.in
Official Notification & Apply Link: DOWNLOAD PDF