Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | NIFT Registrar, Director, Campus Director Recruitment 2026, 19 posts, last date 20 November 2026
If you are a serving officer in the Central or State Government, an autonomous organisation or a PSU and want a leadership role at a national institute, this is a career move worth your attention. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has opened 19 deputation posts — Registrar, Director and Campus Director — at Level 13 pay, Rs 1,23,100 to Rs 2,15,900.
Applications must reach New Delhi by 20 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, but this recruitment works differently from an ordinary government job. There is no online form — the application goes offline, through the proper channel, and must carry a 1,000-word Statement of Purpose. Here is the complete process.
NIFT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Institute | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 03/Estt./NIFT-HO/2026-27 |
| Posts | Registrar, Director (Head Office), Director (Finance & Accounts), Campus Director |
| Total vacancies | 19 posts |
| Appointment type | Deputation, 3 years (not extendable) |
| Pay scale | Level 13 — Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900 |
| Maximum age | 56 years (as on 20 November 2026) |
| Application mode | Offline — through proper channel, by post |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 20 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview | Date not announced yet |
Who Benefits Most from This Recruitment?
The biggest winners are senior officers holding a regular post in the Central Government, a State Government, a Union Territory, an autonomous organisation or a PSU. This is not a direct recruitment — only officers coming on deputation can apply, and officers already on deputation are not eligible.
Note that the notice does not specify any minimum educational qualification — eligibility turns on your current post and experience. Read the detailed notification before you apply.
Post-Wise Vacancies (Full List)
| Post | Posts | Location |
| Registrar | 1 | New Delhi |
| Director (Head Office) | 1 | New Delhi |
| Director (Finance & Accounts) | 1 | New Delhi |
| Campus Director | 16 | 16 NIFT campuses |
| Total | 19 | — |
The 16 Campus Director locations are Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kolkata, Kannur, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Raebareli, Shillong and Srinagar.
Eligibility: What Experience Does Each Post Need?
Registrar
- An officer of the Central/State Government, UT, autonomous organisation or PSU holding an analogous post on a regular basis.
- Experience in administration, establishment or academic matters.
Director (Head Office)
- An officer holding an analogous post on a regular basis, with experience in administration, establishment, admissions or academic matters.
Director (Finance & Accounts)
- An officer holding an analogous post on a regular basis, with experience in financial, accounting and audit matters.
Campus Director
- An officer holding an analogous post on a regular basis, with at least 2 years of experience at the level of Director, Government of India, or equivalent, plus relevant experience in administrative, establishment, admissions or academic matters.
- Applicants must list 3 campus preferences in order of priority — but NIFT may post the selected candidate to any campus.
Age Limit and Other Conditions
- Maximum age 56 years as on 20 November 2026 (the closing date for receipt of applications).
- Only Indian citizens can apply.
- Ad-hoc, contract, part-time or consultant service does not count as experience — the officer must hold a substantive post or lien.
- Age, qualifications and experience are determined as on the closing date.
How Much Is the Application Fee?
The notification does not specify any application fee — so do not assume one. Check the detailed notification on the official website for the latest information.
Selection Process: Decision Through Interview
- Shortlisting — NIFT or the Selection Committee shortlists candidates on fixed criteria.
- Personal interview / interaction — shortlisted candidates are informed of the date and mode (offline or online) by email.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection process.
The interview date has not been officially announced yet — keep checking the NIFT website for updates.
How to Apply (Offline Process)
- Download Advertisement No. 03/Estt./NIFT-HO/2026-27 and the prescribed Bio-Data/CV Proforma (Annexure-I) from the official website nift.ac.in.
- Write a Statement of Purpose of not more than 1,000 words — why you wish to join NIFT, why you are suitable, how you will add value, and a significant defining experience in your professional life.
- Attach Annexures II to VI: Integrity Certificate, Penalty Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, Cadre Clearance, and attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
- Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates and caste/category certificates (if applicable).
- Get the application forwarded through the proper channel by your parent office — an application sent directly will not be accepted.
- The complete application must reach this address by 5:00 PM on 20 November 2026: The Registrar, NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi – 110016.
Documents Required
- Prescribed Bio-Data/CV Proforma (Annexure-I), fully filled
- Statement of Purpose (up to 1,000 words)
- Annexures II–VI: Integrity Certificate, Penalty Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, Cadre Clearance
- Attested copies of APARs for the last 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25)
- Self-attested educational qualification and experience certificates
- Caste/category certificate (if applicable)
- Forwarding through the proper channel from the parent office
Important Links
- Official website: https://www.nift.ac.in
- Notification: Advertisement No. 03/Estt./NIFT-HO/2026-27 (read the detailed notification on the official website)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are there in the NIFT Recruitment 2026?
There are 19 posts — Registrar 1, Director (Head Office) 1, Director (Finance & Accounts) 1 and Campus Director 16.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach The Registrar, NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016 by 5:00 PM on 20 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of these NIFT posts?
All posts are at Level 13 — pay matrix Rs 1,23,100–2,15,900. The notice also records the 6th CPC scale PB-4 Rs 37,400–67,000 plus Grade Pay Rs 8,700.
Q4. Is this a direct recruitment or a deputation?
It is deputation only — for 3 years, with no extension. Only officers holding a regular post can apply.
Q5. Can officers already on deputation apply?
No — the notice says officers already on deputation are not eligible for this recruitment.
Q6. How much experience does a Campus Director need?
At least 2 years at the level of Director, Government of India, or equivalent, plus relevant experience in administration, establishment, admissions or academic matters.
Q7. How do I apply — online or offline?
Entirely offline. Send the prescribed proforma, SOP and Annexures II–VI through the proper channel by post.
Note: This information is based on the official advertisement 03/Estt./NIFT-HO/2026-27. Read the detailed notification on the official website nift.ac.in before applying.
