FDDI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff Posts

Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) has released the official Junior Faculty and Academic Support Staff Notification 2026 on the official website. A total of 8 vacancies have been announced under the FDDI Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with qualifications ranging from 8th Pass, 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree with Diploma in Footwear Design, Master Degree/PG Diploma in Design/Leather Design, or Master Degree in Management/Retail, and aged up to 35 years can apply online from the release date up to 11 June 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.

8th Pass, 10th Pass, 12th Pass, Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree with Diploma in Footwear Design, Master Degree/PG Diploma in Design/Leather Design, Master Degree in Management/Retail; Jr. Lab Assistant, School of Footwear Design & Production:Essential 8th Pass, Desirable 10th Pass.. Jr. Lab Assistant, School of Fashion Design:Essential 8th Pass, Desirable 10th Pass.. Jr. Lab Assistant, School of Leather Goods & Accessories Design:12th Pass or above.. Junior Faculty, Footwear Design & Production:Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (minimum 2 years after Graduation) in any field with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university/institute, and Diploma (minimum 1 year duration) in Footwear Design and Manufacturing or Production/Footwear Technology (specialization in design)/Product Design/Design/Accessories Design/Fashion Design from a recognized university/institute OR Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Footwear Technology (specialization in design/Footwear Design and Manufacturing or Production/Product Design/Design/Accessories Design/Fashion Design) with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university/institute.. Junior Faculty, Leather Goods & Accessories Design:Master Degree of minimum 02 years duration after Graduation or PG Diploma of minimum 2 years duration after graduation in Design / Leather Design /Apparel Design / Garment Manufacturing Technology / Leather Goods & Accessories Design/ Leather Garments with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University / Institute OR Master’s Degree of minimum 02 years duration or PG Diploma (of minimum 02 years duration after Graduation) in any field from a recognized University or institute and Bachelor Degree of Diploma (of minimum 03 years duration ) in Design / Leather Design /Apparel Design / Garment Manufacturing Technology / Leather Goods & Accessories Design/ Leather Garments with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University / Institute.. Junior Faculty, Retail Operations:Master Degree or Master Diploma of 2 years in relevant field with minimum 55% marks or equivalent and 3 Years relevant experience.. Junior Faculty, Fashion Merchandise:Master Degree (of min. 02 years after Graduation) or PG Diploma (of min. 02 years after Graduation) in Management/ International Business / Fashion Merchandise/ Marketing / Finance/ Retail / HR with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University / Institute.. For Jr. Lab Assistant posts in the School of Footwear Design & Production and School of Fashion Design, an 8th pass is essential, with a 10th pass being desirable; For the School of Leather Goods & Accessories Design, a 12th pass or above is required.