NIFTEM Senior Accountant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited applications for one Senior Accountant post, purely on a contractual basis, in the Office of Dean (Research & Outreach / R&D). Applications go by email to [email protected] and the last date for submission is 12 November 2026, by 6:00 PM. Applications are still open as of 4 November 2026.

NIFTEM Senior Accountant at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NIFTEM

NIFTEM-Kundli is described in the notice as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. The post advertised sits in the Office of Dean (Research & Outreach / R&D), which handles funded research and consultancy projects.

Where and How to Send

Applications are sent by email to [email protected]. The subject line of the email must clearly state: Application for the post of Senior Accountant in Dean (R&O) Office.

1. Download the application form from the website www.niftem.ac.in.
2. Complete the form and attach the photograph, signatures and other documents.
3. Email the application with the subject line given above to [email protected].
4. Make sure it is submitted by 6:00 PM on 12 November 2026.

For any difficulty in submitting the application, the notice gives the number 0130-228-1020.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Qualification

• Master’s degree in commerce (M. Com) / MBA (Finance) with minimum 50% marks and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in commerce (B. Com) with minimum 50% marks and at least 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in accounting/auditing.
• Proven hands-on experience in managing sponsored research projects, grants, or institutional accounts.

Experience

• 02 years of experience in Accounts and having prime knowledge of Tally & Computer Applications.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime/ERP 9), PFMS, and MS Excel/Office.

Desirable

• Prior experience in Central/State Govt. Universities, IITs, NITs, autonomous institutes, or research organizations.
• Good understanding of GFR (General Financial Rules), GST, and TDS compliance.

Age Limit

Maximum 45 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per Government of India rules. Qualifications, experience and the upper age limit are counted on the last date of receipt of applications.

The minimum prescribed qualifications are the minimum only; the mere possession of them does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility details.

Contract Terms

• Duration: 12 months (Contractual; extendable based on performance).
• The position is purely contractual for the specified duration and co-terminus with the requirement of the Institute.
• The engagement confers no right or claim, explicit or implicit, to regular or permanent absorption/appointment in the institute.

NIFTEM Senior Accountant Job Description

• Maintaining complete accounts and ledgers for various funded research and consultancy projects under the Dean (R&O) office.
• Preparation and generation of project-related bills, vouchers, and sanction orders.
• Timely preparation and maintenance of Utilization Certificates (UC) and Statements of Expenditure (SOE) for funding agencies (DST, DBT, MoFPI, ICAR, etc).
• Reconciliation of project funds, grants-in-aid, and bank statements.
• Coordinating internal/external audits and handling financial documentation for project closures.
• Documenting financial transactions, and monitoring the efficiency of existing accounting procedures and ensuring they comply with government regulations.
• Reviewing financial documents to resolve any discrepancies and irregularities, and reconciling already documented reports, statements and various transactions.
• Creating, reviewing and presenting budgets, recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options, cooperating with auditors in preparing audit reports, providing guidance on revenue enhancement, cost reduction and profit maximization.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements like cash flow statement, balance sheet and profit and loss statement, and submitting annual tax returns.

Enclosures

• Application form with photograph and signatures.
• Other relevant documents.
• At the interview: original certificates and other relevant documents.

Selection Process

Only candidates shortlisted on merit, qualification and relevant experience will be called for the interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by SMS alert/email only. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• An incomplete application form without photograph, signatures and other documents will be summarily rejected, and NIFTEM will not entertain any correspondence on incomplete information and evidence.
• No correspondence regarding consideration of late applications will be entertained.
• No request for change of position(s) or update of new information in the application form will be entertained after the last date of application.
• Where applications are many, NIFTEM may not interview on the basis of the minimum qualifications and experience alone.
• NIFTEM reserves the right not to fill the advertised position, and to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication to candidates at any stage if an inadvertent mistake is detected, even after issue of the appointment letter.
• The competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of positions, fill or not fill the post, or cancel the advertisement process entirely without assigning any reason.

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