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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 22, 2026
Starts
Sep 22, 2026
Deadline
Oct 6, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Essential Qualification: Master’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Food Science and Technology / Food Technology / Food Engineering or closely allied fields from a recognized University / Institute.
Desirable: Relevant work experience in New Product Development (NPD) or plant proteins.
Maximum age limit is 35 years as on the closing date of application (06.10.2026). Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for Women, SC, ST, OBC, and Differently Abled candidates as per Government of India rules.
Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Applications submitted via Google Form will be screened based on academic merit (minimum 60% in Master's) and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (in-person or online). Interview date, time, and schedule will be communicated exclusively via email.
Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Area / Component | Assessment Criteria & Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Academic Credentials & PG Merit | Scoring based on Master's degree percentage (minimum 60% required), academic consistency, and coursework relevance in Food Science/Engineering. |
| Domain R&D & Product Development Experience | Demonstrated technical proficiency in New Product Development (NPD), plant protein extraction, millet extrusion, sensory evaluation, and peer-reviewed publications. |
| Personal Interview / Technical Viva Voce | Assessment of research methodology, food chemistry, processing engineering fundamentals, problem-solving aptitude, and project alignment. |
Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Interview Qualifying Benchmark | 50 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 45 |
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Selected fellows will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- plus 10% House Rent Allowance (HRA), amounting to Rs. 40,700/- per month.
Monthly fellowship of Rs. 37,000/- plus 10% HRA (Total: Rs. 40,700/- per month). Initial tenure is 6 months, extendable based on project performance and requirements under project NTIBIF/INC/2025-26/62.
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Sep 22, 2026
Starts
Sep 22, 2026
Deadline
Oct 6, 2026
Exam Date
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The application must be completed and submitted on or before October 6, 2026 through the official Google Form link (https://forms.gle/arAfvr6ahVXP5JpR9).
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