Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT) invites online applications from 16 October 2026 to 07 November 2026 for 5 contractual posts across Senior Program Manager, Senior Associate – Operations, and three Sector Expert roles under the State Innovation Mission – Tripura. Engagements are on an initial 11-month contract (renewable). Candidates require a minimum of 65% (or equivalent CGPA) and most roles require at least 8 years of relevant experience. Consolidated pay for all posts is Rs 1,00,000 per month. Apply via https://recruitment.tift.org.in/ and refer to the official notification PDF for details.
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Program Manager (State Innovation Mission – Tripura): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (65% or equivalent CGPA). Postgraduate degree in Management/Business Administration/Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Public Policy/Economics/Engineering/Technology desirable. Minimum 8 years professional experience including at least 3 years in startup incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship development or as founder/co-founder of a startup. - Senior Associate – Operations (State Innovation Mission – Tripura): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (65% or equivalent CGPA). Postgraduate qualification in Management/Business Administration/Operations/Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Public Administration desirable. Minimum 8 years professional experience in operations management, programme/project coordination, or administration in relevant organisations. - Sector Expert – Technology & Entrepreneurship: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Masters in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics/Engineering, MBA (Technology Management/Innovation) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA. Minimum 8 years relevant experience in technology policy, startup ecosystem, innovation management, digital governance, technology transfer, incubation/acceleration. - Sector Expert – Industry & Trade: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Masters in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Industrial Policy, MBA (Industrial Management/International Trade) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA. Minimum 8 years relevant experience in industrial policy, MSME development, trade promotion, investment facilitation, ease of doing business reforms. - Sector Expert – Economics & Finance: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Masters in Economics/Finance/Public Policy, MBA in Finance or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance/Economics) with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA. Minimum 8 years relevant experience in economic policy, public finance management, fiscal analysis, budgetary planning, economic modelling or investment analysis.
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post. Senior Program Manager and Senior Associate require a Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; postgraduate qualifications (Management, MBA, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering/Technology or related) are desirable. Sector Experts require a relevant master’s degree or a PG diploma (65% or equivalent CGPA) in specified fields and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience. Most roles require at least 8 years’ experience; sector experts must be preferably experienced in their domain areas.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- Eligibility Screening: Applications are reviewed for minimum eligibility, required qualifications and percentage/CGPA criteria.
- Experience and Qualifications Evaluation: Professional experience and domain-specific suitability (minimum years and relevant work) are assessed.
- Final Selection by Competent Authority: Candidates are selected through an open market contractual engagement process by the Competent Authority based on the evaluation.
How to Apply
- Visit https://recruitment.tift.org.in/ to access the online application form.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details starting from 16 October 2026.
- Submit the application online on or before 07 November 2026 till 6:00 PM.
- If you face technical issues during submission, attach a screenshot of the issue and email it to [email protected] for assistance.
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Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date for Submission of Applications:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria?
Eligibility varies by post. Program Manager and Senior Associate require a Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA and relevant experience; Sector Experts require a relevant master’s degree or PG diploma with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience.
How do I apply for these positions?
Apply online via the official recruitment portal at https://recruitment.tift.org.in/. Complete and submit the online application between 16 October 2026 and 07 November 2026 before 6:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 07-11-2026 till 6:00 PM.
What is the selection process for these contract posts?
Selection is through an open market contractual engagement process based on eligibility, professional experience and qualifications evaluated by the Competent Authority.
What is the salary or pay scale for these posts?
All positions carry a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs 1,00,000/- inclusive of all.
