DIO Individual Consultants Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Program Executive, Program Director and More Posts

The vacancy break-up for the DIO Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 is as follows: Category-wise reservation breakup is not specified in the official notification, as this is a contract-based consultancy engagement rather than a regular reserved-category recruitment.

Eligibility for the DIO Individual Consultant Recruitment 2026 depends on the specific post applied for, and is based on a combination of educational qualification, post-qualification experience, and age limit, detailed below. In addition to formal qualifications, candidates must have relevant experience in at least one of the following areas: innovation and entrepreneurship, business development or strategic partnerships, program management, grant management, consulting/collaboration/partner management/HR, communications and outreach, design and implementation of challenges or hackathons, product management, IT operations, project management or product development (in a start-up or manufacturing industry), or finance/estimation/accounting. Age relaxation details are not specified in the official notification.

DIO Individual Consultant Qualification

DIO Individual Consultant Age Limit

Selected candidates will be engaged as Individual Consultants and paid a consolidated monthly consultancy fee, inclusive of all taxes, as decided by the competent authority based on the recommendation of the Interview & Selection Committee. The individual consultant is liable to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) as applicable, though provision exists for reimbursement of GST paid against the consultancy fee received. An annual increment of up to 10% of the existing consultancy fee may be given based on annual appraisal, as per DIO rules. However, during any extension period or at the time of annual increment, the monthly consultancy fee cannot exceed 1.80 times the initial monthly fee.

Candidates shortlisted from the applications received will be notified about the interview by email. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an in-person interview at New Delhi, or through Video Conferencing. The interview process may involve: Skill tests Personal interview Group discussions, debates, and/or quizzes DIO will not entertain any queries regarding fare reimbursement or travel expenses for attending the interview.

The notification specifies that applicants must upload the required documents in a single PDF file (within the prescribed size limit) wherever mentioned in the online application form. A detailed itemized list of documents is not specified in the official notification; candidates should refer to the application form on www.idex.gov.in for the exact document requirements.

The engagement is purely on a contract basis and does not confer any right to permanent absorption or regular engagement in DIO. The place of work is New Delhi; however, the consultant may be deputed to other locations as per DIO's requirements during the engagement period. Individual Consultants must not be engaged directly or indirectly in any other trade, business, occupation, or remunerative commitment while working full-time with DIO. Engagement is subject to acceptance of a Consultancy Contract (Undertaking/Bond) executed on a stamp paper of ₹200. Any extension of the contract after joining will be up to the date the consultant attains 60 years of age, whichever is earlier. Applicable Income Tax or other statutory deductions will be made at source before consultancy payments, and DIO will issue a TDS certificate. DIO reserves the right to terminate the hiring process or contract at