National Innovation Foundation india Deptt of Science and Technology Managers/Associates/Fellows employment opportunities notice 01/2026
🔔 NIF Recruitment 2026: Managers, Associates & Fellows Vacancy Under DST Govt of India (Apply Online)
📢 Official Notification | Govt of India Autonomous Body | Apply Before 10 Feb 2026
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🏛️ National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF)
📌 Recruitment Notification 2026 | Advt. No. 01/2026
The National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an Autonomous Institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, invites online applications from highly motivated and eligible professionals for engagement at various levels.
📍 Headquarters: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
📅 Notification Year: 2026
📄 Advertisement No.: 01/2026
This recruitment offers a prestigious opportunity to work with India’s apex organization promoting grassroots innovation, traditional knowledge, and scientific creativity.
📊 Available Positions
NIF is inviting applications for the following roles:
- Managers
- Associates
- Fellows
📌 Nature of Engagement:
✔️ Purely temporary & contractual
✔️ Engagement under DST, Govt. of India framework
🖥️ Application Process (Online)
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NIF website.
🔗 Detailed Advertisement & Apply Online:
👉 https://nif.org.in/careers
🗓️ Last Date to Apply: 10 February 2026 ⏰
⚠️ Applications submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
🏢 Organization Details
National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF)
An Autonomous Body under Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Government of India
📍 Address:
Grambharti, Amrapur,
Mahudi Road, Gandhinagar – 382650, Gujarat
📞 Contact: 02764-261134 / 35 / 36 / 37 / 38
🌐 Website: www.nif.org.in
📄 Administrative ID: CBC 36118/12/0002/2526
✍️ Issued by: Director, NIF
🌱 About National Innovation Foundation – India
The National Innovation Foundation (NIF) is India’s premier institution dedicated to identifying, supporting, and scaling grassroots innovations and traditional knowledge systems across the country.
Key initiatives include:
- National Biennial Grassroots Innovation Competition
- INSPIRE Awards – MANAK Scheme (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge)
- IPR protection & commercialization of indigenous technologies
- Innovation documentation & validation
NIF plays a critical role in transforming local innovations into national assets.
🚀 Career Growth & Why This Job Is Special
Working with NIF under DST offers:
✅ Exposure to national innovation & science policy ecosystem
✅ Direct involvement in rural development & grassroots technologies
✅ Experience in IPR, research validation & technology scaling
✅ Prestige of working under Govt. of India scientific institutions
✅ Ideal roles for professionals passionate about innovation, research & social impact
These positions are especially suited for candidates from science, social sciences, technology, management, and development sectors.
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⏳ Final Reminder for Applicants
📌 Last Date: 10 February 2026
📌 Employer: Govt of India (DST Autonomous Body)
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