FDDI Ankleshwar Junior Faculty and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026Out

• Junior Faculty—Illustration & CAD: A master's degree of at least two years after graduation in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Communication Design, Apparel Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Textile Design or Fashion Technology, with at least 55% marks from a recognized university or institute. At least three years of industry or academic experience in Illustration and CAD is required, along with hands-on knowledge of Corel, Photoshop, Tukacad and other fashion-design software.
• Lab Assistant—Pattern Making & Garment Construction: The notice lists Class 12 pass as essential and Class 10 pass as desirable. Candidates must be able to sew garments and operate and repair lockstitch, overlock and flatlock sewing machines.
• Junior Faculty—New Product Development: The notice lists bachelor's/master's degree qualifications, with the master's degree of two years after graduation, plus a one-year diploma in Footwear Manufacturing, Footwear Design or Footwear Production with at least 55% marks; it also lists a bachelor's/master's degree in Footwear Technology with Design specialization and at least 55% marks. Refer to the notification and applicable Recruitment Rules for the precise qualification routes.
• New Product Development candidates need at least three years of academic and/or industry experience in Footwear Design. Any teaching experience must relate to undergraduate degree courses or higher levels; manual design and 2D/3D shoe-design software knowledge are desirable.

• Read advertisement FDDI/ANK/HR/ADHOC/REQ/ 01 and use the application format annexed to it.
• Complete the prescribed form and attach your CV and self-attested copies of qualification, experience, age-proof and other relevant documents.
• Clearly write the post you are applying for at the top of the envelope.
• Send the application by registered post or courier to: The Executive Director, Footwear Design and Development Institute, H-3301 NEAR ESIC HOSPITAL, GIDC, Ankleshwar, Gujarat 393002.
• Alternatively, use the email submission route stated in the official notification.
• Submit the application by 12 November 2026; incomplete applications or applications in an incorrect format will not be considered.

About the recruitment

FDDI's Ankleshwar campus has issued advertisement FDDI/ANK/HR/ADHOC/REQ/ 01, dated 02/11/2026, for urgent academic staffing on an ad-hoc basis. The institute operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Three vacancies are proposed across the School of Fashion Design and the School of Footwear Design and Development, although the final number may change according to institutional requirements.

Posts and suitability

The Junior Faculty openings cover Illustration & CAD and New Product Development. Both require relevant higher education and at least three years of experience in their respective fields. Illustration & CAD applicants need practical familiarity with the specified fashion-design software. For New Product Development, knowledge of manual design and 2D/3D shoe-design software is desirable.

The Lab Assistant opening concerns Pattern Making & Garment Construction. Class 12 pass is the essential educational requirement stated in the notice. The work requires garment-sewing ability and practical competence in operating and repairing lockstitch, overlock and flatlock machines.

Application steps and deadline

• Obtain the prescribed application format annexed to the advertisement.
• Complete it and attach a CV, together with self-attested qualification, experience, age-proof and other relevant documents.
• For postal submission, mark the post name clearly at the top of the envelope and address it to the Executive Director at FDDI, H-3301 NEAR ESIC HOSPITAL, GIDC, Ankleshwar, Gujarat 393002.
• Submit by registered post, courier or the email route specified in the notification by 12 November 2026.

Applications that are incomplete or do not follow the prescribed format will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview; an interview date has not been announced.

Pay and engagement conditions

Junior Faculty will receive consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month, while the Lab Assistant will receive Rs. 30,000 per month. Regular pay scales do not apply. The initial tenure is up to six months, with possible extensions of up to six months at a time, subject to requirements and approval.

The engagement provides two casual-leave days per month but no earned leave or leave encashment. HRA, LTC and medical benefits are not admissible. Temporary accommodation may be offered at the institute's discretion against applicable charges.