The Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) invites applications for chief executive leadership roles at seven autonomous training and technology centres. This summary is based on the Employment News notice, page 5; use the official notice to confirm the requirements for the specific centre.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Centres | CTTC Kolkata; FFDC Kannauj; CDGI Firozabad; CTTC Bhubaneswar; CIHT Jalandhar; CTR Ludhiana; CFTI Agra |
| Posts | Seven centre-specific General Manager, Principal Director and Director positions |
| Term | Initially five years; extension is subject to the conditions in the notice |
| Upper age | Generally 50 years; 45 years for CFTI Agra. Check applicable relaxations in the notice. |
| Application fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Last date | Application must reach the authority by 23 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Speed Post or Registered Post; see address and envelope instructions below |
Centre-wise eligibility and experience
The posts have different essential qualifications and experience. Applicants should match their record to the selected centre; the requirements are not interchangeable.
| Post and centre | Essential qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| General Manager — CTTC Kolkata | Mechanical or Production Engineering degree or equivalent. 15 years in production or training at a tool room or reputed engineering industry, including 10 years in a responsible technology or management position. Pay Level 13A. |
| Principal Director — FFDC Kannauj | Relevant postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Botany or Agronomy, or a notified Chemical/Chemical Technology/Agricultural Engineering degree. 15 years in a responsible position in a relevant industrial, technical or R&D organisation. Pay Level 13. |
| Principal Director — CDGI Firozabad | Degree in Ceramic, Silicate or Glass Technology, or equivalent with glass as a main subject; 15 years in production or research in a glass/ceramic industry or R&D organisation. Pay Level 13. |
| General Manager — CTTC Bhubaneswar | Mechanical or Production Engineering degree. 15 years in production or training at a tool room or engineering industry, including 10 years in a responsible technology or management role. Pay Level 13A. |
| Principal Director — CIHT Jalandhar | Mechanical or Production Engineering degree or equivalent. 15 years in production or training at a tool room or engineering industry, including 10 years in a managerial technical role. Pay Level 13A. |
| General Manager — CTR Ludhiana | Mechanical or Production Engineering degree or equivalent. 15 years in production or training at a tool room or engineering industry, including 10 years in a responsible technology or management role. Pay Level 13A. |
| Director — CFTI Agra | Leather Technology, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Technology degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR Leather/Footwear Technology diploma with 12 years of relevant footwear training, technical or manufacturing experience. Pay Level 12. |
How to apply
Send a separate application for each position or location by Speed Post or Registered Post to: Additional Development Commissioner (TR), Office of DC (MSME), Room 32082, 2nd Floor, Kartavya Bhawan 3, Janpath Road, New Delhi 110001. Mark the position and location on the envelope. Applicants serving in government, undertakings or autonomous bodies should follow the proper-channel and NOC instructions in the notice.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are advertised?
Seven positions are listed across the seven autonomous centres.
Can I use one qualification route for every post?
No. Qualifications and experience vary by centre. Check the exact role in the official notice.
Is the application fee mentioned?
The printed notice does not state an application fee.
Official notice
Employment News notice PDF — page 5
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