National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC), a Government of India Enterprise, has invited applications for 15 posts on contract basis for Waves Film Bazaar to be held at Mumbai, vide Advertisement No. 63/Contractual/23.07.2026. The available positions include Senior Programmer, Junior Programmer, Jr. Co-Ordinator, Editor, Executive, and Sr. Executive roles across departments such as Co-Production Market, WIP Lab, Knowledge Series, Registration, Guest Relations, and Hospitality & Logistics. Eligible candidates are Graduates or Post Graduates in Mass Communication, Film Studies, Humanities, or related disciplines, with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience depending on the post. Salary ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NFDC LinkedIn Portal on or before 3rd August 2026, till 6:00 PM.
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) |
| Advertisement No. | 63/Contractual/23.07.2026 |
| Recruitment Name | NFDC Waves Film Bazaar Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Nature of Job | Contract Basis (through outsourced agency) |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
| Mode of Application | Online through NFDC LinkedIn Portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd August 2026, till 6:00 PM |
| Salary Range | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month |
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Non-Feature Films (Documentaries) | 1 |
| 2 | Junior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Feature Films | 1 |
| 3 | Jr. Co-Ordinator – Viewing Room | 1 |
| 4 | Sr. Programmer – WIP Lab | 1 |
| 5 | Jr. Programmer – WIP Lab | 1 |
| 6 | Editor for WIP/VR Lab | 1 |
| 7 | Executive for Market Screenings | 1 |
| 8 | Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series | 1 |
| 9 | Jr. Programmer – Knowledge Series | 1 |
| 10 | Registration Sr. Executive | 1 |
| 11 | Assistant for Screenwriters' Lab | 1 |
| 12 | Sr. Executive – International & Domestic Guest Relations | 1 |
| 13 | Sr. Executive – Producers' Lab | 1 |
| 14 | Sr. Executive – Students Producers' Lab | 1 |
| 15 | Sr. Executive – Hospitality & Logistics | 1 |
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 23 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 3 August 2026, till 6:00 PM
- Contract Start Date: 1 August 2026 (varies by post)
- Contract End Date: 30 November 2026 / 15 December 2026 (varies by post)
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2026 posts must hold a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Mass Communication, Film Studies, Humanities, Arts and Literature, or a related discipline, depending on the specific post. Required experience ranges from 4 years for Junior/Assistant level posts to 8 years for Senior level posts. Desirable qualifications include prior work experience in international film festivals, film production houses, or hospitality-related certifications such as IATA for the Guest Relations post. Age limit varies from 35 to 45 years across posts, with relaxation permitted at the discretion of NFDC management for deserving candidates.
| S. No. | Post Name | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Non-Feature Films (Documentaries) | Graduate/PG in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 8 years |
| 2 | Junior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Feature Films | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 3 | Jr. Co-Ordinator – Viewing Room | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 4 | Sr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Graduate/PG in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 8 years |
| 5 | Jr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 6 | Editor for WIP/VR Lab | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities with Editing Software training | 4 years |
| 7 | Executive for Market Screenings | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 8 | Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 8 years |
| 9 | Jr. Programmer – Knowledge Series | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 10 | Registration Sr. Executive | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 8 years |
| 11 | Assistant for Screenwriters' Lab | Graduate in Mass Communication/Film Studies/Humanities | 4 years |
| 12 | Sr. Executive – International & Domestic Guest Relations | Graduate in any discipline | 8 years |
| 13 | Sr. Executive – Producers' Lab | Graduate, Degree/Diploma in Arts & Literature/Marketing/Mass Communication | 8 years |
| 14 | Sr. Executive – Students Producers' Lab | Graduate, Degree/Diploma in Arts & Literature/Marketing/Mass Communication | 8 years |
| 15 | Sr. Executive – Hospitality & Logistics | Graduate in any discipline | 8 years |
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Salary Structure
The remuneration for NFDC Waves Film Bazaar contractual posts ranges from Rs. 40,000 per month for Assistant and Editor level posts to Rs. 70,000 per month for Senior Programmer level posts. Mid-level Sr. Executive and Registration posts carry a salary of Rs. 65,000 per month, while Junior Programmer and Executive posts are fixed at Rs. 55,000 per month.
| S. No. | Post Name | Salary (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Non-Feature Films (Documentaries) | Rs. 70,000 |
| 2 | Junior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Feature Films | Rs. 55,000 |
| 3 | Jr. Co-Ordinator – Viewing Room | Rs. 55,000 |
| 4 | Sr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Rs. 70,000 |
| 5 | Jr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Rs. 55,000 |
| 6 | Editor for WIP/VR Lab | Rs. 40,000 |
| 7 | Executive for Market Screenings | Rs. 55,000 |
| 8 | Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series | Rs. 70,000 |
| 9 | Jr. Programmer – Knowledge Series | Rs. 55,000 |
| 10 | Registration Sr. Executive | Rs. 65,000 |
| 11 | Assistant for Screenwriters' Lab | Rs. 40,000 |
| 12 | Sr. Executive – International & Domestic Guest Relations | Rs. 65,000 |
| 13 | Sr. Executive – Producers' Lab | Rs. 65,000 |
| 14 | Sr. Executive – Students Producers' Lab | Rs. 65,000 |
| 15 | Sr. Executive – Hospitality & Logistics | Rs. 65,000 |
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
| S. No. | Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Non-Feature Films (Documentaries) | Up to 35 years |
| 2 | Junior Programmer (Co-Production Market) – Feature Films | Up to 35 years |
| 3 | Jr. Co-Ordinator – Viewing Room | Up to 35 years |
| 4 | Sr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Up to 35 years |
| 5 | Jr. Programmer – WIP Lab | Up to 35 years |
| 6 | Editor for WIP/VR Lab | Up to 45 years |
| 7 | Executive for Market Screenings | Up to 35 years |
| 8 | Senior Programmer – Knowledge Series | Up to 45 years |
| 9 | Jr. Programmer – Knowledge Series | Up to 35 years |
| 10 | Registration Sr. Executive | Up to 45 years |
| 11 | Assistant for Screenwriters' Lab | Up to 40 years |
| 12 | Sr. Executive – International & Domestic Guest Relations | Up to 45 years |
| 13 | Sr. Executive – Producers' Lab | Up to 45 years |
| 14 | Sr. Executive – Students Producers' Lab | Up to 45 years |
| 15 | Sr. Executive – Hospitality & Logistics | Up to 45 years |
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply
Eligible candidates must fill up the application form through the NFDC LinkedIn Portal on or before 3rd August 2026, till 6:00 PM. No other mode of application is specified. Candidates are advised to keep their registered e-mail ID active for at least one year, as no change of e-mail ID will be permitted once submitted, and all future correspondence will be sent via e-mail or to the permanent address mentioned in the application form.
NFDC Recruitment 2026 - General Conditions
- NFDC takes no responsibility for delay or loss of any application in postal transit.
- Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India as per NFDC's discretion, though the initial posting will be as advertised.
- Any corrigendum or amendment to this advertisement will be published only on the NFDC LinkedIn Portal; candidates should check the NFDC website regularly for updates.
- Any direct or indirect canvassing by an applicant will lead to disqualification.
- Legal disputes arising from this advertisement or applications will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Mumbai.
- Management reserves the right to relax age/qualification criteria for deserving candidates.
- Management reserves the right to reject any application or cancel the recruitment process without assigning reasons.
- The contract hiring will be carried out through an outsourced agency selected by NFDC Ltd.
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