The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, is hiring one Senior Accountant on contract. The post is in the Office of the Dean (Research and Outreach) and pays Rs. 45,000 a month. Candidates must email their applications by 12 November 2026, 6:00 PM.
NIFTEM released the advertisement on 28 October 2026. It is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
NIFTEM Senior Accountant Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Institute | NIFTEM, Kundli (Haryana) |
| Post | Senior Accountant |
| Office | Dean (Research and Outreach) |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Job Type | Contract, 12 months |
| Pay | Rs. 45,000 per month (consolidated) |
| How to Apply | By email |
| Official Website | niftem.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 November 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Interview date | Not Announced |
Application Fee
The advertisement does not mention any application fee.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 45 years. SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates get age relaxation as per Government of India rules. Age is counted on the last date of application.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Accountant | Unreserved (UR) | 1 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates need one of these:
- M.Com or MBA (Finance) with at least 50% marks and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or
- B.Com with the minimum marks and longer experience given in the advertisement. This line is not clear in the PDF, so read the original notice before applying.
Eligibility Criteria and Skills
NIFTEM wants a candidate with hands-on experience in handling accounts for research projects, grants or institutions. The notice asks for good working knowledge of:
- Accounting software such as Tally Prime or ERP 9
- PFMS, the government’s public finance system
- MS Excel and MS Office
Desirable: Work experience in a central or state university, IIT, NIT, autonomous institute or research body, and a good grasp of GFR, GST and TDS rules.
Job Profile
The Senior Accountant will handle accounts for research and consultancy projects. Main duties include:
- Keeping project accounts and ledgers
- Preparing bills, vouchers and sanction orders
- Preparing Utilisation Certificates and Statements of Expenditure for funders such as DST, DBT, MoFPI and ICAR
- Matching project funds and bank statements
- Supporting internal and external audits and project closure papers
Salary and Pay Scale
The post carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000 per month. The contract is for 12 months. NIFTEM may extend it based on performance and need. The job does not give any right to a permanent post.
Selection Process
- NIFTEM will shortlist candidates based on qualification, experience and merit.
- If many people apply, it may use higher qualifications or longer experience to shortlist.
- Shortlisted candidates will get an interview call by SMS or email.
Meeting the minimum rules does not guarantee an interview call. NIFTEM will not pay travel or daily allowance for the interview. Bring all original certificates when called.
Exam Pattern and Merit Points
The advertisement does not mention any written test or a fixed points table. Merit will depend on your qualification, marks and relevant experience, which NIFTEM will use to shortlist candidates for the interview. So list all your project accounts work clearly in the form, with dates and the names of funding agencies you handled.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the NIFTEM website.
- Fill it in fully and paste a recent photograph.
- Sign the form and scan it with your supporting documents.
- Email everything to recruitmentniftem@gmail.com.
- Use this subject line: “Application for the post of Senior Accountant in Dean (R&O) Office”.
Forms without a photo, signature or documents will be rejected. NIFTEM will not accept late applications. For help with applying, call 0130-228-1020.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement | Download |
| Application Form | Download |
| NIFTEM Careers Page | niftem.ac.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in NIFTEM Senior Accountant Recruitment 2026?
There is one post, and it is unreserved.
What is the salary of NIFTEM Senior Accountant?
The pay is Rs. 45,000 per month, consolidated.
How do I apply?
Email the filled form and documents to recruitmentniftem@gmail.com before 12 November 2026, 6 PM.
Is there an application fee?
The advertisement does not mention any fee.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a 12-month contract that may be extended.