⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 16-10-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT) invites online applications for 5 contractual posts (Senior Program Manager; Senior Associate – Operations; three Sector Experts) under the State Innovation Mission – Tripura. Engagements are on an initial 11-month renewable contract with consolidated pay of Rs 1,00,000 per month. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (65% or equivalent CGPA) and a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience; sector experts require relevant master’s qualifications and are below 45 years. Apply online between 16-10-2026 and 07-11-2026 (till 6:00 PM).
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Vacancy Details
- Senior Program Manager (State Innovation Mission – Tripura): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; desirable postgraduate in Management/Business Administration/Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Public Policy/Economics/Engineering/Technology; minimum 8 years professional experience including at least 3 years in startup incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship development or as founder/co-founder. - Senior Associate – Operations (State Innovation Mission – Tripura): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; desirable postgraduate in Management/Business Administration/Operations/Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Public Administration; minimum 8 years professional experience in operations management, programme/project coordination, or administration in incubator/accelerator/startup/university/engineering college/government agency/development organisation. - Sector Expert – Technology & Entrepreneurship: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics/Engineering, MBA with specialisation in Technology Management or Innovation, or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; minimum 8 years relevant experience in technology policy, startup ecosystem development, innovation management, digital governance, technology transfer, incubation/acceleration. - Sector Expert – Industry & Trade: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Industrial Policy, MBA with specialisation in Industrial Management or 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, or related areas. - Sector Expert – Economics & Finance: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s in Economics/Finance/Public Policy, MBA in Finance, or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with specialisation in Finance or 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
Post-specific: Senior Program Manager and Senior Associate – Operations require a Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; desirable postgraduate qualifications in Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Public Policy, Economics, Engineering, Technology for Program Manager; Senior Associate desirable postgraduate in Management, Business Administration, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or Public Administration. Sector Experts require a Master’s (relevant fields such as Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Engineering/MBA for Technology; Masters in Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/MBA or PGDM for Industry & Trade; Masters in Economics/Finance/Public Policy/MBA or PGDM in Finance/Economics for Economics & Finance) with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA. All specified roles require a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, with Program Manager and Senior Associate expecting experience including startup incubation/operations involvement; sector experts expect subject-relevant experience.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Selection Process
- Eligibility screening: Applications are reviewed for eligibility criteria and minimum qualifications as specified for each post.
- Experience and qualification evaluation: Professional experience and qualifications of eligible candidates are evaluated against the job requirements.
- Final decision by Competent Authority: Final selection is made through an open market contractual engagement process by the Competent Authority based on the evaluations.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal at 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Most posts require a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA; sector expert roles require relevant master’s qualifications with at least 65% or equivalent CGPA.
How do I apply for these TIFT positions?
Apply online via the official recruitment portal https://recruitment.tift.org.in/ between 16 October 2026 and 07 November 2026 and complete and submit the online application form before 6:00 PM on the last date.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit online applications is 07-11-2026 till 6:00 PM.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through an open market contractual engagement process based on eligibility criteria, professional experience and qualifications evaluated by the Competent Authority.
What is the salary or pay scale for the posts?
All positions carry a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs 1,00,000/- inclusive of all.
