MoFPI Young Professional Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, is engaging 4 Young Professionals on contract basis for 2 years in the National Programme Monitoring Unit (NPMU) of the “Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme” (PMFME), at ₹60,000 per month for each post. The posts are Young Professional (Technical) – 2, Young Professional (Management) – 1 and Young Professional (Media & PR) – 1, with an upper age limit of 32 years and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Typed applications in the prescribed format must be emailed to [email protected] between 6 November 2026 and 27 November 2026 (5:30 PM).

MoFPI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About MoFPI

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is a ministry of the Government of India with its office at Panchsheel Bhawan, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110049. The Young Professionals will work in the National Programme Monitoring Unit (NPMU) of the PMFME Scheme. The notice is issued under the signature of S. N. Ahmad, Deputy Director, and dated 6 November 2026.

Vacancy Details

The Ministry has advertised 4 Young Professional positions in three streams. The notice does not give a category-wise break-up.

Who Can Apply

The upper age limit is 32 years for all three posts. The notice does not print an “as on” date for age or any age relaxation. Each post has its own qualification and experience requirement, given below.

Young Professional (Technical)

Desirable: Experience in Product value chain, backward & forward linkages, Quality assurance, Enterprise Promotion.

Young Professional (Management)

Desirable: MBA/PGDM specialisation in Business Analytics, Agribusiness, Marketing, Rural Management, Operations, Project Management, Entrepreneurship Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Public Policy.

Young Professional (Media & PR)

The notice lists this experience for the post:

• Minimum 02 years in graphic design and visual communication.
• Print, digital, & outdoor campaign and event branding experience.
• Audio-visual skills in video editing and motion graphics.
• End-to-end management of creative projects from concept to production.
• Experience of handling national campaigns in Govt set up will be preferred.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Pay and Tenure

• Each Young Professional gets ₹60,000 per month. The remuneration shall be consolidated and inclusive of applicable taxes, payable monthly subject to satisfactory services and attendance certification.
• Income tax and other applicable taxes shall be deducted at source as per prevailing rules; the Consultant/YP is responsible for individual tax liabilities.
• Extension of the contract and revision in remuneration shall be subject to the prescribed norms in the contract.
• Official travel needs prior approval of the competent authority. Travel, accommodation and other admissible expenses shall be reimbursed as per the applicable terms and conditions. No other allowances or facilities shall be admissible unless specifically provided.
• The engagement is purely contractual for two years from the date of engagement. Extension shall be considered based on satisfactory performance and the recommendations of the Performance Review Committee.
• Leave entitlement is as prescribed under the contractual terms. Unavailed leave shall not be carried forward or encashed.

MoFPI Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Young Professional (Technical)

• Support the NPMU in day-to-day project management and operational activities, including data collection, synthesis and analysis, preparation of reports, presentations, executive summaries and briefing materials.
• Provide technical and analytical inputs in areas such as Food Technology, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Data Analysis and Project Management.
• Assist in inter-institutional coordination, knowledge management and monitoring of project progress to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Undertake review and assessment of proposals relating to the establishment and operationalisation of Incubation Centres, Common facilities in food processing, etc.
• Undertake special tasks related to project implementation, as and when assigned by MoFPI.
• Perform any other work assigned by the competent authority.

Young Professional (Management)

• Analyse existing scheme data, generate insights and evaluate trends and projections to support evidence-based implementation of the Scheme and recommend corrective measures, wherever necessary.
• Conceptualise performance-monitoring parameters for scheme stakeholders and develop standardised reporting formats to track physical and financial progress under the Scheme.
• Undertake scrutiny, evaluation and assessment of Branding and Marketing proposals under the scheme.
• Establish tie-ups and linkages with e-commerce platforms to facilitate the onboarding and promotion of PMFME-supported food products.
• Undertake special tasks related to project implementation, as and when assigned by MoFPI.
• Perform any other work assigned by the competent authority.

Young Professional (Media & PR)

• The Graphic Designer & Audio-Visual Creative Specialist shall be responsible for conceptualising, designing and producing high-quality visual communication materials for the PMFME Scheme across print, outdoor, digital and audio-visual media.
• The incumbent will support the Ministry in developing impactful branding assets for ministerial events, exhibitions, publicity initiatives and stakeholder outreach, while ensuring consistency with Government communication standards and the PMFME brand identity.

How to Apply for MoFPI Recruitment 2026

1. Use the application proforma at Annexure-II of the notice (Ministry of Food Processing Industries Application Form), with the post and Advertisement No. M-11/6/2020-(FME)(Part-I).
2. Type the application: handwritten forms will not be accepted.
3. Give personal details, educational qualifications from Bachelor’s Degree onwards, professional experience in chronological order, courses/training, languages known and additional information in support of suitability, as the form asks; attach extra sheets if required.
4. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph and sign the declaration.
5. Attach the self-attested documents listed below and an updated CV/Resume.
6. Email the application to [email protected] so that it is received by 27 November 2026 (5:30 PM).

Documents named in the notice

• Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Self-attested experience certificates
• Self-attested certificates of relevant courses/training, if applicable
• Any other relevant supporting documents as prescribed in the advertisement
• Updated CV/Resume

Selection and Interview

The Ministry reserves the right to shortlist and restrict the number of candidates called for interaction to a reasonable limit, based on their qualifications, relevant experience and academic achievements exceeding the minimum eligibility criteria. Eligibility and suitability shall be assessed on the information in the applications and the supporting documents submitted. No correspondence shall be entertained from candidates who are not shortlisted or called for interaction. The date of the interaction is not specified in the notice.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the closing date and time, without the prescribed documents, incomplete or not in the prescribed format will be rejected, and no correspondence shall be entertained.
• All information in the application must be supported by relevant self-attested documents; applications without them shall not be considered.
• If any information is found incorrect, false or misleading at any stage, the candidature shall be liable for cancellation or the contractual engagement may be terminated.
• The Consultant/YP shall be treated as an independent individual and shall not be considered a regular employee or official of MoFPI.
• The YP must maintain confidentiality of official documents and comply with the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and must not seek or accept instructions from any external authority in connection with contractual duties.
• Payments are subject to audit; any amount paid contrary to the contract is recoverable from the Consultant/YP.
• MoFPI may terminate the contract as per the prescribed provisions; the YP may also seek termination by giving the stipulated notice and must hand over all official records before expiry or termination.
• The competent authority may relax any contractual provision, where necessary or expedient, for reasons recorded in writing.
• Queries about the recruitment process may be sent to [email protected]. The advertisement is published on the MoFPI website (https://www.mofpi.nic.in) and the PMFME Scheme website (https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in).

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