FDDI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 3 Junior Faculty, Lab Assistant Posts

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Ankleshwar campus, has 3 ad-hoc posts in its School of Fashion Design and School of Footwear Design and Development: two Junior Faculty posts at Rs. 50,000/- per month and one Lab Assistant post (Academic Support Cadre) at Rs. 30,000/- per month, consolidated, for an initial tenure of up to 6 months. Applications in the prescribed format, with a CV and self-attested documents, go to the Executive Director by registered post/courier or by email to [email protected]; the last date of application is 12 November 2026.

FDDI Ankleshwar Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About FDDI Ankleshwar Recruitment 2026

Footwear Design & Development Institute works under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and describes itself as an Institution of National Importance under the FDDI Act 2017. These posts are being filled on an ad-hoc basis to meet urgent academic requirements at the Ankleshwar campus in Gujarat.

Department-wise Vacancies

The notice lists 3 posts in total, one in each row of its vacancy table. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the management depending upon requirement at the time of recruitment.

The notice does not give a category-wise break-up of the posts. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and differently abled categories can apply.

Qualification and Experience

The notice states that the qualification and experience of Junior Faculty and Academic Support Cadre shall apply as per the Recruitment Rules for the engagement against the respective positions. Merit, practical teaching ability, presentation and communication skills shall be given due importance. The post-wise requirements printed in the vacancy table are:

Desirable for Junior Faculty (New Product Development): knowledge of manual design and operating 2D and 3D Shoe Design software.

Upper Age Limit

The same upper age limit is printed for all three posts. The notice does not print a date on which age is counted.

For the full eligibility of each post in its discipline, candidates should check the official notification and the Recruitment Rules it refers to.

Pay and Terms

The pay scales shall not apply; only the consolidated pay mentioned in the advertisement shall apply.

Tenure of Engagement

• Initial tenure of engagement is up to 6 months.
• The engagement may be extended, if required, for further periods of up to 06 months, subject to institutional requirements and approval of the competent authority.
• Periodic reviews by the Campus ED and Head of Department (based on student feedback, class observation and compliance with duties) form part of the record at the time of re-engagement.

Leave, Benefits and Accommodation

• For engagement for part of a month, pro-rata payment presuming a 30-day month will be considered.
• Persons under ad-hoc engagement are eligible for 2 casual leave per month, with carry-forward within the current engagement period of 6 months; unavailed casual leave lapses.
• No earned leave or leave encashment is admissible.
• No other benefits are admissible: no claim for HRA, House Allocation, LTC, Medical etc.
• Temporary house/hostel accommodation can be provided at the discretion of the institute upon payment of due charges, and must be vacated within 15 days of discontinuation of the ad-hoc engagement.
• FDDI attendance rules and travel on official duty entitlements apply for the respective levels.

Attendance and Discipline

• Working days shall typically be 5 days per week; the engaged person can be required to attend office on weekends or holidays for operational reasons, against which comp-off can be claimed as per the norms of the institution.
• Ensure maximum student attendance in assigned classes.
• Ensure discipline in class and encourage students to follow discipline in their conduct.
• Submit weekly attendance reports through ERP.
• Participate in departmental reviews and discipline meetings.

FDDI Ankleshwar Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The following duties and responsibilities are printed for all the posts:

• Perform all such functions as are the responsibility of the concerned role.
• Assist in student evaluation, project assessment, and other academic functions as assigned.
• Discharge such other responsibilities as are assigned by HOD/ED concerned.
• Adhere to all policies and rules of FDDI as issued from time to time.

Junior Faculty (Illustration & CAD)

• Candidate must be proficient in fashion design and pattern-making for garments/apparel, with expertise in different styles and categories.
• Ability to demonstrate practical skills required.

Lab Assistant (Pattern Making & Garment Construction)

• Practically sound in machine operation, Garment/Apparel pattern making, sample making and demonstration to students.
• Must be responsible for the documentation, record keeping and upkeep of the department.

Junior Faculty (New Product Development)

• Candidate must be well conversant in designing and pattern engineering of various categories of footwear (Classic/Sports/Industrial/Safety/Orthopaedic).

How to Apply for FDDI Ankleshwar Recruitment 2026

Applications are made in the prescribed format annexed to the advertisement and must be submitted by 12 November 2026.

1. Fill in the application in the prescribed format annexed to the advertisement.
2. Attach a CV and self-attested copies of supporting documents regarding qualification, experience, age proof and other details.
3. Write the post applied for clearly at the top of the envelope.
4. Send the application by registered post/courier to: The Executive Director, Footwear Design and Development Institute, H-3301 NEAR ESIC HOSPITAL, GIDC, Ankleshwar, Gujarat 393002.
5. Alternatively, submit the application by email to [email protected].

Selection

The selection of candidates shall be through interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview. The notice does not give an interview date.

Documents Required

• Application in the prescribed format
• CV
• Self-attested copies of qualification documents
• Self-attested copies of experience documents
• Self-attested age proof
• Self-attested copies of other relevant details

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications and those not in proper format will not be considered.
• The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the management.
• For any query, email [email protected].

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