Overview
Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has released a recruitment notification. Eligible candidates can apply online only before 16 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
- Qualification
- Eligibility for both posts is based on educational qualification and years of relevant work experience, as detailed below. Both posts fall under the Engineering and Maintenance (Project) department, Projects domain, and both require a background in Civil Engineering.
- Advertisement No
- FDDI/ADV/3/2026
- Last date to apply
- 16 August 2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 17 July 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Online Registration Closes | 16 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 August 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Post Code | Number of Vacancies | Minimum Age | Upper Age Limit Chief Engineer: E7 | 1 | 18 years | 55 years Superintending Engineer: E6 | 18 years | 55 years The notification specifies "Min. age is 18 years" as the general minimum age condition for both posts. The upper age limit given (55 years) is stated to be as on the release date of the advertisement.
Eligibility
Eligibility for both posts is based on educational qualification and years of relevant work experience, as detailed below. Both posts fall under the Engineering and Maintenance (Project) department, Projects domain, and both require a background in Civil Engineering.
Salary
The notification mentions the compensation as "Minimum Monthly CTI" (Cost to Institute), not a traditional pay-scale/ pay-matrix. Post: Minimum Monthly CTI Chief Engineer (E7): ₹1,50,000 Superintending Engineer (E6): ₹1,20,000 As per the notification, the monthly CTI includes: • Basic Pay • House Rent Allowance (HRA) • Special Allowance • Provident Fund • Leave Encashment benefit • Leave Travel Concession (LTC) • Reimbursement of mobile phone expenses • Reimbursement of medical expenditure • Gratuity
Selection Process
The notification states that recruitment will be done through written test/interview. It further clarifies: • Merely meeting the job requirements does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. • FDDI reserves the right to reject any application without assigning a reason. • FDDI may increase or decrease the number of posts based on requirement. • FDDI may raise the standard of specifications to limit the number of candidates called for the written test/interview. • The decision of Management regarding selection will be final. • No Transport Allowance or Daily Allowance will be paid for attending the interview. • Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the interview through email or post. Specific details such as the written test syllabus, exam pattern, or interview date are not mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply
The official notification lays out the following application steps: • Visit the official FDDI career page: https://www.fddiindia.com/career.php • Register and fill in the online application form for the desired post. • Upload all documents required for the respective position, as mentioned in the online application form. • Submit the application before the online registration closes on 16 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Only online registered applications will be accepted; the notification does not mention any offline application mode.
Required Documents
Based on the general conditions in the notification, applicants should keep the following documents ready for upload during online registration: • Educational certificates/mark sheets proving the essential (and desirable, if applicable) qualification • Proof of relevant work experience matching the essential and desirable criteria for the applied post • A copy of the category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen) issued by the competent authority, as prescribed by the Government of India — applicable only to candidates belonging to these categories • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer — mandatory for applicants currently working in Government Organisations or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) • Any other documents mentioned as required in the respective online application form for the post applied for The exact document list is confirmed to be shown "in the online form for the respective positions," per the notification; applicants should check the online form at the time of applying.
Important Instructions
• Only Indian Nationals can apply. • FDDI will not be liable to compensate applicants for any consequential damages. • FDDI reserves the right to call or not call a candidate for interview based on the level of post commensurate with actual qualification/experience, which may be higher or lower than the post applied for. • FDDI will not be responsible for postal delay, wrong delivery, or non-delivery of communication at any stage of recruitment. • Incomplete or unacceptable applications will be rejected, and no further correspondence will be entertained on this. • Reservation policy, including age relaxation, will be as per Government of India rules. • No correspondence will be entertained with candidates who are not shortlisted. • Any subsequent changes, information, or updates regarding this recruitment advertisement will be uploaded on the FDDI website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for FDDI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Chief Engineer & Superintending Engineer Posts?
Advertisement Date: 17 July 2026; Notification Release Date: 17 July 2026; Online Registration Starts: 17 July 2026, 11:00 AM; Online Registration Closes: 16 August 2026, 11:59 PM; Last Date to Apply Online: 16 August 2026
What is the selection process?
The notification states that recruitment will be done through written test/interview. It further clarifies: • Merely meeting the job requirements does not entitle a candidate to be called for an interview. • FDDI reserves the right to reject any application without assigning a reason. • FDDI may increase or decrease the number of posts based on requirement. • FDDI may raise the standard of specifications to limit the number of candidates called for the written test/interview. • The decision of Management regarding selection will be final. • No Transport Allowance or Daily Allowance will be paid for attending the interview. • Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated about the interview through email or post. Specific details such as the written test syllabus, exam pattern, or interview date are not mentioned in the official notification.