FDDI Recruitment notification 2025 - Apply Online For Junior Faculty & Academic Staff

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Chennai, working under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, invites applications from eligible professionals in its School of Fashion Design for 2 positions on ad-hoc engagement basis to meet urgent academic requirements at Chennai Campus. This includes Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff positions with attractive consolidated remuneration.

Sl. No.	Designation	Domain	Vacancies	Consolidated Pay
1	Junior Faculty	Illustration and CAD	1	₹50,000 per month
2	Lab Assistant	Pattern Making and Garment Construction	1	₹30,000 per month
Total Vacancies			2 Posts

Number of Posts	1 (One)
Domain	Illustration and CAD
School	School of Fashion Design
Age Limit	• General: 35 years • OBC: 38 years • SC/ST: 40 years • PwD: 45 years
Essential Qualification	Master's Degree (minimum 2 years duration after Graduation) with minimum 55% marks from recognized University/Institute in any of: • Fashion Design • Graphic Design • Communication Design • Apparel Design • Fashion Technology • Fashion Management • Textile & Clothing • Lifestyle Accessory Design • Knitwear Design • Leather Design • Textile Design
Essential Experience	Minimum 3 years of Academic and/or Industry Experience in the field of Illustration and CAD
Technical Skills Required	Hands-on experience on: • COREL • PHOTOSHOP • TUKACAD • Other fashion design related software
Academic Experience	If any, should be of teaching in UG degree or higher academic courses
Job Description	Candidates must possess sound knowledge in different design illustration software and possess strong inclination in teaching students within classroom demonstration to students
Consolidated Pay	₹50,000 per month

Number of Posts	1 (One)
Domain	Pattern Making and Garment Construction
Age Limit	• General: 40 years • OBC: 43 years • SC/ST: 45 years • PwD: 50 years
Essential Qualification	12th Pass or above
Essential Experience	Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Technical Skills Required	• Operating sewing machines • Garment/Apparel pattern making • Sample making • Demonstration to students • Knowledge on garment construction
Job Description	Candidates must be practically sound in machine operation, Garment/Apparel pattern making, sample making and Demonstration to students. Must be responsible for the documentation, record keeping and upkeep of the department
Consolidated Pay	₹30,000 per month

• Qualification, experience and age criteria as per Recruitment Rules for respective positions
• Merit, practical teaching ability, presentation and communication skills shall be given due importance
• Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and differently abled (PwD) categories can apply

Initial Tenure	Up to 6 months
Extension	Can be extended up to 6 months at a time by fresh engagement
Maximum Period	Up to a period decided by the management
Nature	Ad-hoc engagement basis (No regular appointment)

Position	Consolidated Pay per Month
Junior Faculty	₹50,000 per month
Academic Support Cadre (Lab Assistant)	₹30,000 per month

Additional Terms:

• Pro-rata Payment: For engagement for part of the month, pro-rata payment (presuming 30-day month) will be considered
• Casual Leave: 2 casual leaves per month, with carry-forward within current engagement period of 6 months (Casual Leaves not availed within engagement period shall lapse)
• No Earned Leave: No earned leave or leave encashment admissible
• No Other Benefits: No claim for HRA, House Allocation, LTC, Medical, etc.
• Accommodation: Temporary house/hostel accommodation can be provided at discretion of institute upon payment of due charges (must be vacated within 15 days of discontinuation)
• Official Travel: FDDI Attendance rules and Travel on official duty entitlements shall apply for respective levels

1. Perform all such functions as are the responsibility of the concerned role
2. Shall assist in student evaluation, project assessment, and other academic functions as assigned
3. Discharge such other responsibilities as are assigned by HOD/Executive Director concerned
4. Adhere to all policies and rules of FDDI as issued from time to time

• Working Days: Typically 5 days per week
• Weekend/Holiday Work: May be required for operational reasons (can claim comp-off as per institution norms)
• Ensure maximum student attendance in assigned classes
• Ensure discipline in class and encourage students to follow discipline in their conduct
• Submit weekly attendance reports through ERP
• Participate in departmental reviews and discipline meetings

Periodic reviews will be conducted by the management based on:

• Student's feedback
• Class observation
• Compliance with duties

Reviews shall form part of the record at the time of re-engagement.

Advertisement Date	14 October 2025
Last Date of Application	15 days from advertisement = 29 October 2025

• Method: Interview
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview
• Merit, practical teaching ability, presentation and communication skills given due importance

Candidates can apply through TWO modes:

MODE 1: Online Application (Recommended)

1. Visit Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/SEU8Hv7nhZp3wg7N6
2. Fill the prescribed online application form completely
3. Upload scanned copies of all supporting documents (self-attested):
   • Qualification certificates
   • Experience certificates
   • Age proof (10th Certificate/Birth Certificate)
   • Caste certificate (if applicable)
   • PwD certificate (if applicable)
   • Updated CV/Resume
4. Submit the form online

MODE 2: Offline Application (By Post/Courier)

1. Download prescribed application format from notification
2. Fill application form in prescribed format
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of ALL relevant supporting documents:
   • Qualification certificates & mark sheets
   • Experience certificates
   • Age proof
   • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
   • Updated CV
   • Any other relevant documents
4. Send application by Registered Post/Courier to:
   
   The Executive Director
   Footwear Design and Development Institute
   E-1, 7th Main Road, Industrial Park,
   Irrungatukottai, Kanchipuram District
   PIN - 602117, Tamil Nadu
5. Last Date: 29 October 2025 (15 days from 14 Oct 2025)

For Queries, Email: Chennaicampus@fddiindia.com

• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Applications not in proper format will not be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview
• All documents must be self-attested
• Age limit as on last date of application
• For online applications, ensure all documents are uploaded
• For offline applications, ensure complete set of documents attached
• No enquiry regarding non-shortlisted candidates will be entertained

Institute	Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI)
Campus	FDDI Chennai Campus
School	School of Fashion Design
Under	Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
Address	E-1, 7th Main Road, Industrial Park Irrungatukottai, Kanchipuram District PIN - 602117, Tamil Nadu, India
Email (Queries)	Chennaicampus@fddiindia.com
Authority	Executive Director, FDDI Chennai
Official Website	www.fddiindia.com

Download Notification (Official PDF)	Click Here
Apply Online (Google Form)	Apply Here
Official Website	www.fddiindia.com
Email for Queries	Chennaicampus@fddiindia.com

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