NIOT Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

National Institute of Ocean Technology; Chennai; On-site; INR 68,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Chennai invites applications for a regular Manager (Unreserved) post at Pay Level-11. A Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience is required; familiarity with government and autonomous bodies is preferred.

Selection is by interview, with posting at NIOT HQ in Chennai and potential field-unit postings across India. Applications must be submitted online by 30 November 2026 (1730 hours).

Qualifications

• Master Degree from a recognized University.
• Operational computer knowledge.
• 6 years' experience preferably in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies in the relevant area in Pay Level-8/Pay Level-9 or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manager shall be responsible for personnel and administrative management, recruitment and engagement of staff; postings, transfers, leave and terminal benefits; discipline and vigilance matters; coordination with concerned departments.
• Policy formulation and implementation in line with Government guidelines; compliance with rules, regulations and circulars.
• Compliance and governance including RTI matters, security and Official Language Policy.
• Procurement and vendor management through GeM/CPPP; tender notices; contract management and vendor performance monitoring.
• Resource planning and management including inventory and asset registers; write-off and disposal of unserviceable goods.
• Financial management including budget proposals, accounts maintenance, payments and advances; imprest settlement; audit observations.
• Operational coordination of day-to-day management; inter-departmental coordination; reporting to senior management.

Skills

Operational computer knowledge

Education

Master degree

Job description

COMPANY NAME National Institute of Ocean Technology

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, is filling one regular, unreserved Manager post in Pay Level-11 through direct recruitment. Indian nationals with a Master Degree and 6 years' relevant experience can apply online until 1730 hours on 30 November 2026. Selection is by interview of shortlisted candidates. Regular employees of NIOT and Central Government Departments must also send their application through proper channel.

NIOT Manager Recruitment 2026 Overview

Detail

Information

Organisation National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NIOT

NIOT is an institution under the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India. Located in Chennai, it promotes technology development in mission mode activities in Ocean Engineering and Ocean Resource utilization.

Post

Pay

Manager 01 (One) - Unreserved Pay Level-11 (VII CPC), Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700, Group 'A'

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The age must not exceed 45 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The same closing date decides whether a candidate meets the qualification and experience requirements.

• A Master Degree from a recognized University.
• Operational computer knowledge.
• 6 years' experience preferably in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies in the relevant area in Pay Level-8/Pay Level-9 or its equivalent.

MBA/LLB/Diploma in Management/CA/ICWA/SAS or equivalent.

Rules on Qualification and Experience

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Qualifications should have been obtained through recognized Universities or Institutions.
• Experience in the relevant area is counted after the date of acquiring the minimum prescribed educational qualifications.
• Experience on part-time basis, casual/daily wages, as free lancers and the like is not counted for short listing.
• A candidate claiming an equivalent qualification must produce the order or letter, with number and date, showing the authority under which it is so treated. Otherwise the claim will not be considered and the application is liable to be rejected.

Age Relaxation

Category

Relaxation

SC/ST/OBC Not available, as the vacancy is Unreserved. These candidates compete in the standards of the Unreserved category.

Regular employees of NIOT/Central Government Departments Up to five years, if they work in the same line or allied cadres and their service will be useful for the duties of this post

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) As per GOI orders, with a certificate in the prescribed proforma showing a disability of 40% or more

Ex-servicemen As per extant Govt. of India instructions

The appointment of a PwBD candidate is subject to medical fitness under the Government standards for the post. PwBD and women candidates who meet the eligibility conditions are encouraged to apply. See the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Manager Duties and Job Requirement

The Manager shall be responsible for these duties in the assigned functional area:

Area

Duties

Personnel and Administrative Management Recruitment, promotions, and engagement of contractual and project staff; posting, transfer, leave and terminal benefits; discipline and vigilance matters; coordination with concerned departments

Policy Formulation and Implementation Organizational policies in line with Government of India guidelines; compliance with rules, regulations and circulars

Compliance and Governance Adherence to organizational policies and Government directives; RTI matters and legal proceedings; security, safety and Official Language Policy

Procurement and Vendor Management Procurement through GeM, CPPP and Global Tenders; Notice Inviting Tenders (NITs); contract management and vendor performance monitoring

Resource Planning and Management Resource allocation plans; inventory and asset registers; write-off and disposal of unserviceable goods

Financial Management Budget proposals; accounts maintenance; payments and advances; imprest settlement; audit observations and queries

Operational Coordination Day-to-day management of assigned functions; inter-departmental coordination; records and documentation; periodic reporting to senior management

Selection Process

• Short-listing: a duly constituted Screening Committee adopts its own criteria. If applications are large in number, NIOT may restrict the candidates called for interview to a reasonable limit, using one or more suitable criteria.
• Screening list: the list of screened in/screened out applicants will be notified on the NIOT website.
• Interview: selection is by interview of the shortlisted candidates.

Meeting the essential qualifications does not by itself entitle a candidate to an interview. Mention all qualifications and experience in the relevant area beyond the prescribed minimum in the application, with supporting documents.

Service Conditions

• Pay and allowances: the post carries basic pay and usual allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Transport Allowance (TA), as admissible to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies.
• Increment: an employee is eligible for annual increment as per rules.
• Other benefits: Leave, New Pension Scheme, reimbursement of Medical Expenses, Leave Travel Concession, Children Education Allowance and Newspaper allowance are available as per Rules.
• Posting: the appointment will be at the NIOT Headquarters at Chennai. Appointees are liable to be posted to any field unit of NIOT in India on administrative exigencies.
• Probation: two years from the date of taking over charge of the post. It may be extended at the discretion of the Competent Authority, and confirmation is considered after successful completion, in accordance with the extant rules.

Event

Date

Notice date 31.10.2026

Last date for online application 30.11.2026, up to 1730 hours

Proper-channel application to reach NIOT Within 21 days of the closing date of the online application

Originals of the uploaded documents must be produced at verification. A document in a language other than Hindi or English needs a self-attested transcript.

Other Conditions

• Candidature or appointment will be cancelled without further notice if a candidate does not meet the essential qualifications or age, does not produce original documents for verification, or furnishes false documents.
• Any discrepancy between the application and the original documents makes a candidate ineligible for the interview.
• A selected candidate who has applied for posts in other organizations must intimate those details immediately after joining NIOT.
• Canvassing in any form, or bringing political or other influence, is a disqualification.
• NIOT reserves the right not to fill up the post. The decision of its competent authority on eligibility, applications and mode of selection is final and binding.
• No interim enquiry or correspondence will be entertained.

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Q1. Is an MBA compulsory for the NIOT Manager post?

No. MBA, LLB, Diploma in Management, CA, ICWA and SAS are desirable. The essential degree is a Master Degree from a recognized University.

Q2. Can SC, ST or OBC candidates get age relaxation?

No. The single vacancy is Unreserved, so these candidates must meet the 45-year limit and compete in the standards of the Unreserved category.

Q3. Does contract or part-time experience count?

Part-time, casual/daily wage and free lancer experience is not counted for short listing. The notice does not list contract work among these exclusions.

Yes. Regular employees of NIOT or Central Government Departments can get up to five years if their post is in the same line or allied cadres and their service is useful for this post.

Q5. Where will the selected Manager work?

The appointment will be at the NIOT Headquarters at Chennai, though the appointee can be posted to any NIOT field unit in India.

Q6. How long is the probation period?

Probation is two years from the date of taking over charge, and the Competent Authority may extend it.

Q7. How will shortlisted candidates receive the interview call?

The call letter will be sent to the candidate's registered e-mail. The screened in/screened out list will appear on the NIOT website.

Q8. Will NIOT pay travel expenses for the interview?

Only outstation SC/ST candidates shortlisted for interview are paid to-and-fro second-class rail fare. It is paid from the place of journey or normal residence, whichever is nearer to Chennai Central Railway station, on production of train tickets or other proof of journey, including bus tickets.

Deepika B is a Junior Content Writer specializing in government job updates, creating simple and engaging content that helps job seekers quickly understand official notifications.She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and focuses on presenting eligibility details and application processes in a clear, easy-to-follow format.