HIL (India) Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts, Up to Rs.16 Lakh, Apply by 13 Nov

HIL (India) Ltd – Project Manager & Assistant Project Manager (GEF/UNIDO FARM Project), 2 Posts

HIL (India) Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, invites applications for Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager under the GEF-funded FARM Project (Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management), which HIL is executing in India with UNIDO. Advertisement No. RECtt./UNIDO/1/2026, published 13th October 2026.

Posts, CTC and Age

The actual CTC shall be decided by the Selection Committee based on merit and parameters including qualification, professional competence, relevance of experience, domain knowledge and suitability.

Essential Qualification (both posts)

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Engineering / Agriculture related field / Biotechnology;
  OR
• Master’s Degree (Full time) in Life Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Engineering / Agriculture related field / Biotechnology with MBA (desirable).

Desirable (both posts): knowledge in Environmental and Sustainable Practices and Agriculture Extension activities; additional certifications or courses in environmental sustainability, agroecology or sustainable agriculture.

Work Experience

Common requirements for both posts:

• Excellent IT (MS Office) and documentation skills, including technical and analytical writing; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and unambiguously in writing and verbally.
• Experience in preparing, managing and controlling project budgets, including financial reporting to stakeholders, and in preparing and submitting detailed reports.
• Sound understanding of the principles of agriculture, crop protection, soil science, IPM practices, farm management, modern agricultural technologies and software tools.
• Understanding of advanced farming techniques and sustainable agriculture such as natural and organic farming, IPM practices and conservation practices.
• Familiarity with national agricultural policies, regulations and standards.
• Experience of working in any International Project would be an added advantage.

Relaxation in age, qualification and experience shall be given to the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Project Manager

• Implement projects and activities as per the procedure/agreement.
• Compile and develop background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions, along with relevant supporting data.
• Prepare periodic work plans (monthly/quarterly/biannually/annually) and the implementation framework.
• Interact and liaise with implementing agencies, relevant government and semi-government organisations/departments and other industry stakeholders.
• Timely preparation and submission of documents, communications and reports pertaining to the project.

Assistant Project Manager

• Organize meetings, workshops and training programmes for farmers and other stakeholders.
• Prepare technical briefs and presentations for technical assistance and awareness activities, including post-event reports and summaries of discussions.
• Compile and develop background material for discussions and briefing sessions.
• Prepare periodic work plans and the implementation framework.
• Interact and liaise with implementing agencies, government and semi-government organisations/departments and industry stakeholders.
• Timely preparation and submission of documents, communications and reports pertaining to the project.

Selection Process

After screening of documents, a suitable number of eligible candidates shall be called for interview; the Company reserves the right to shortlist candidates out of those eligible. Scrutiny of documents will be done to ascertain eligibility before the personal interview.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted invariably in the prescribed format by Speed Post / Courier / Registered Post / By Hand. No other mode of dispatch is acceptable.
• Enclose self-attested copies of certificates, testimonials and a recent passport-size photograph.
• Superscribe the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
• Send to:
  ADDITIONAL GENERAL MANAGER (HR & ADMN.), HIL (India) Limited, SCOPE Complex, Core-6, 2nd Floor, 7 Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
• The application must reach before the last date, 13th November 2026. No application fee amount is specified in the advertisement; the notice only states that any application fee is non-refundable.
• The email ID and mobile number entered in the application must remain active till completion of the recruitment process.

General Conditions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• HIL reserves the right to modify/cancel/expand/restrict/alter the whole recruitment and selection process at any stage without assigning any reason or intimation.
• The number of posts may be increased or decreased as per requirement. The recruitment process may be cancelled/suspended/terminated without assigning any reason; the decision of Management will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
• Management reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason and to raise the standard of specifications/percentage of marks to restrict the number of candidates called.
• No correspondence will be made with candidates whose applications are incomplete or who are not selected. The application fee is non-refundable.
• At any stage, if an applicant has provided wrong information or submitted false documents, suppressed relevant information, does not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, or used unfair means, the applicant will be liable to be disqualified, prosecuted and debarred from all appointments in HIL, and the application/appointment will be rejected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• In case of any dispute, legal jurisdiction shall be at New Delhi.
• In case of any ambiguity or dispute, the decision of Management of HIL (India) Ltd. will be final.

About the Project

The project is under the Programme of Global Environment Facility (GEF) on Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management (FARM), aiming to establish sustainable financing, investment and incentive mechanisms in the formulation, production and application of eco-friendly crop protection solutions for reduction of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs), enhancing livelihood, food safety and protection to human health and the environment. HIL is executing the project in India with the aim to phase out POPs and gradually reduce HHPs in the country, launch safer alternatives, and convert an area of 1.45 million hectares in various crops from chemicals to safer alternatives.

Important Links

• Official Advertisement (PDF): Download
• HIL Careers: https://www.hil.gov.in/Career