NIFTEM-T Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026

The NIFTEM-T Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. A walk-in interview will be conducted for the selection of Young Professional-I (YP-I) on a contract basis at NIFTEM-T, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur – 613005 (Tamil Nadu).

Eligible and interested candidates may appear for the walk-in interview scheduled on 27.02.2026 at 9.30 AM for engagement in the specified projects. The appointments are purely temporary and time-bound, co-terminus with the respective project duration at NIFT Thanjavur.

NIFTEM-T Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationNational Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T)
MinistryMinistry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
Post NameYoung Professional-I (YP-I)
Mode of SelectionWalk-in-Interview
Job TypeContract Basis
Interview VenueNIFTEM-T, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur – 613005
Notification No.NIFTEM-T/Admin/External Projects/2026
Notification Date19.02.2026

Important Dates

EventDate
Walk-in-Interview Date27.02.2026
Reporting Time9.30 AM

Vacancy Details

Sl. No.Project TitleCategoryNo. of VacancyMonthly RemunerationDuration
1Formulation and Development of Tapioca-Based ProductsYP-I01Rs. 25,000 (Consolidated Pay)09 Months
2Technology Development for Manufacturing Egg PowderYP-I01Rs. 25,000 (Consolidated Pay)6 Months from the Date of Start

Eligibility Criteria

ProjectEssential Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
Formulation and Development of Tapioca-Based ProductsB.Tech or M.Sc in Food Technology/Food Process Engineering/Food Science/Food Science & Nutrition
Technology Development for Manufacturing Egg PowderB.Tech or M.Sc in Food Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Food Technology and Management/Food Science/Food and Nutrition/Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/Biochemistry

Age Limit: check age with (AGE CALCULATOR)

PostAge Limit (As on Date of Interview)
Young Professional-I (Men)35 Years
Young Professional-I (Women)40 Years

Pay Scale

PostRemuneration
Young Professional-I (YP-I)Rs. 25,000 per month (Consolidated Pay)

Application Process for NIFTEM-T Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026

ParticularsDetails
Application ModeWalk-in-Interview
Application FeeRs. 500/-
Fee ExemptionSC/ST/PWD/Women Candidates
Application FormTo be filled as per format available on Institute Website
SubmissionA hard copy of filled application form with necessary documents to be submitted at the time of interview

Documents Required

Documents to be Produced at Interview
Original certificates
OBC/SC/ST/PH certificates (if applicable)
Grade card / Mark sheets
Publications (if any)
Two color passport-size photographs
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Set of photocopies of all relevant documents
Prescribed application form

Important Instructions

  1. The interview will be conducted in person only at NIFTEM-T, Thanjavur NIFT Thanjavur.
  2. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
  3. The appointments are purely on a temporary and time-bound basis.
  4. Selected candidates will have to work six days in a week except for the second Saturday and government holidays.
  5. Tenure will be till completion of the project period. The selected candidate is liable to be terminated at any time without assigning any reason.
  6. A one-month notice period or payment equivalent to the monthly consolidated amount is required if the candidate intends to terminate engagement.
  7. The selected candidate shall devote full time to the assigned project and related works. Unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination.
  8. The Institute reserves the right to revise, reschedule, cancel, suspend, or withdraw the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

Official Website / Reference

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship & Management – Thanjavur
Website: www.niftem-t.ac.in

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