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The National Productivity Council (NPC), New Delhi, is hiring 3 people on a purely contractual basis for the MSME Competitive Lean Scheme (MCLS): Senior Professional (SP/01), Senior Professional (SP/02) and Project Executive (PE/03), one person for each post code. To apply, fill in the Annex-AF application, attach self-attested documents and a latest photo, and email everything to [email protected] on or before 4 November 2026 by 3:00 pm. NPC works under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and these jobs are with the IE Group at NPC Headquarters.

NPC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee or the selection process.

About NPC

The National Productivity Council is an autonomous body under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Its headquarters is at 5-6 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003. In its own words, NPC promotes productivity consciousness in the country for sustainable socio-economic development, through consultancy, research and training in different sectors of the economy. The people hired under this advertisement will support activities of the MSME Competitive Lean Scheme (MCLS).

Where and How to Send

Applications go by email only, to [email protected], on or before 4 November 2026 by 3:00 pm.

1. Fill in the application form “Application for engagement as contractual person in NPC” (Annex-AF), which is printed in the notification.
2. Fill in the experience proforma “APPENDIX – Details of Experience” and attach it to the form.
3. Sign the declaration at the end of Annex-AF.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents and your latest photo.
5. In the email subject, write the code of the post you are applying for: SP/01, SP/02 or PE/03.
6. Send the email to [email protected] on or before 4 November 2026 by 3:00 pm.

NPC will reject incomplete applications and applications without self-attested copies of documents.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

All three posts are on a pure contract basis at HQ NPC, Delhi. Each contract is for 6 months and can be extended up to 3 years based on performance. Working hours, travelling and daily allowance, leave and similar matters follow the applicable provisions of NPC for this assignment.

Senior Professional (SP/01 and SP/02)

SP/01 and SP/02 have exactly the same qualification, experience and desirable skills.

• Essential qualification: Graduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Industrial/Automobile) or MBA in any discipline.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience of working with Government of India Schemes, programmes of MSMEs, industries, or similar organizations will be preferred.
• Experience: Relevant work experience in industry, Lean management, business operations, process improvement, productivity improvement, or related areas.
• Desirable skills: Good understanding of business processes and operational activities; shopfloor management; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); good analytical, problem-solving, communication and documentation skills.

Project Executive (PE/03)

• Essential qualification: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Industrial/Automobile).
• Experience: 1-4 years of experience of working with Schemes, programmes of MSMEs, industries, or similar organizations will be preferred.
• Experience: Relevant work experience in industry, Lean management, business operations, process improvement, productivity improvement, or related areas.
• Desirable skills: Good understanding of business processes and operational activities; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); good analytical, problem-solving, communication and documentation skills; good record keeping.

For the full eligibility of each post, check the official notification.

NPC Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Senior Professional (SP/01)

• Organising Awareness Programmes and Consultant Training Programmes.
• Assist Senior officers during industrial visits related to activities of the MCLS Scheme.
• Assist the senior officers in reviewing the proposals and reports submitted by the Lean Consultants.
• Prepare Training material on Lean Tools and techniques.
• Implementation, tracking and monitoring of MCLS at National level.
• Coordination with Regional Directorates (RDs).
• Preparation of RFPs and other documents for selection of consultants.
• Coordination with stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting.
• Quality & Compliance Monitoring.
• Support Backend for Data management and maintaining physical records.

Senior Professional (SP/02)

• End-to-end coordination and management of Awareness Programmes and Consultant Training under the MSME Competitive Lean Scheme.
• Manage Lean Portal, project dashboard, programme data, reporting, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Regional Directorates, Ministry, State Governments, MSMEs, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor programme progress, conduct follow-ups, data compilation, analysis, and report submission.
• Coordinate with the IT/backend team for resolution of portal, dashboard, and technical issues.
• Undertake project management, document verification, RFP preparation, and stakeholder handholding.
• Maintain and consolidate project records, reports, and data for effective monitoring and implementation.
• Implementation, tracking and monitoring of MCLS at National level.
• Preparation of RFPs for selection of consultants.
• Preparation of MIS data, Annual Action Plans and reports for PMAC and Ministry of MSME.
• Data management and maintaining physical records.

Project Executive (PE/03)

• Support in implementation and monitoring of MCLS activities.
• Collection, compilation and verification of Scheme-related data.
• Preparation and maintenance of MIS data and project-related reports.
• Coordination with RDs, consultants, MSMEs and other stakeholders.
• Support in organisation of Awareness Programmes and Consultant Training Programmes.
• Support in assessment verification and documentation.
• Portal related activities and MIS-related activities.
• Data management and maintaining physical records.
• Monitoring and reporting of project progress.

Enclosures

The application form (Annex-AF) and the general instructions name these items to send with the application:

• The application in the Annex-AF format, with your name, Mother’s/Father’s/Husband’s name, date of birth, address for correspondence, permanent address, Aadhaar number, contact number(s), email ID, the post applied for and your educational/technical qualification(s).
• A self-attested copy of proof of date of birth.
• A self-attested copy of your Aadhaar.
• Educational/technical qualification documents, self-attested as true copies.
• Your experience details in the “APPENDIX” proforma, showing the period (starting from the latest), the name of the office/organisation, the post with remuneration or pay band with grade pay (if applicable), and a description of the duties you performed. Sign it with your name.
• Your latest photo.
• Retired persons only: your date of retirement, the name of the office where you last worked, and a copy of your PPO.
• Any other relevant information, on a separate sheet if needed.

The Annex-AF declaration says that the information you give is true, that you have read and accept the terms and conditions of the advertisement, that no disciplinary proceedings are pending against you, and that you have disclosed all material facts. Sign and date it.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely on contract. It gives no right to a regular appointment in NPC or its associated organisations, and no right to any benefits, compensation, absorption or regularisation of service in NPC, including under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 or the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
• NPC may end the contract at any time, without notice and without giving a reason, if your performance is not satisfactory, if you fail to carry out the work given to you, or if you are found undisciplined or wanting.
• At joining, you must show original documents and certificates for your age, qualification and experience. If you cannot, your offer of engagement will be withdrawn.
• NPC reserves the right to cancel or withdraw this advertisement at any time without giving any reason.
• NPC will not provide a laptop.

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