Invest UP GM/AGM Recruitment 2026

Invest UP is hiring 10 General Manager (GM) and Assistant General Manager (AGM) posts in Lucknow across Textile, Chemical, Electronic Manufacturing, Automobile, Service Sector and Policy desks. If you have a B.Tech/B.E. plus MBA/PGDBM (or PG in Economics/Public Policy for the Policy GM post) and 5-12 years of relevant experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 24 May 2026 (5:00 PM). Maximum salary is Rs. 1,75,000 per month for GM and Rs. 85,000 per month for AGM.

Invest UP General Manager and Assistant General Manager Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts

Uttar Pradesh Investment Promotion Agency (Invest UP), under the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has issued Advertisement No. 78/Admin/IUP/2025-26 dated 01 May 2026 inviting online applications from experienced candidates for sector-specific GM and AGM posts. The maximum age is 55 years across all posts, and selected candidates will be posted at the Invest UP headquarters in Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The roles focus on driving investment promotion, policy advocacy and investor outreach in priority sectors.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

For General Manager (Textile / Chemical / Electronic Manufacturing / Automobile)

• B.Tech / B.E. in the relevant discipline (Textile Technology, Chemical / Mechanical, Electronics, Mechanical/Automobile or related field)
• Plus MBA / PGDBM in Marketing, Foreign Trade, Public Policy or International Business
• Experience: Minimum 10-12 years overall, with at least 5 years dedicated to investment promotion in the relevant sector

For Assistant General Manager (Textile / Chemical / Electronic Manufacturing)

• B.Tech / B.E. in the relevant discipline + MBA / PGDBM in Marketing, Foreign Trade, Public Policy or International Business
• Experience: Minimum 5-6 years overall, with at least 3 years in sector investment promotion

For General Manager / Assistant General Manager (Service Sector)

• B.Tech / B.E. / Bachelor's in IT, CS, Electronics, Public Policy, Economics or related field
• Plus MBA / PGDBM / Master's in IT, CS, Electronics, Public Policy, Economics or related field
• Experience: 10-12 years (5 years dedicated for GM) / 5-6 years (3 years dedicated for AGM)

For General Manager (Policy)

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Management, Law or related field
• Additional certifications in policy analysis, governance or regulatory studies are an advantage
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in government policy making, investment promotion agencies, think tanks, consulting firms or multilateral institutions
• Experience working with state/central governments is highly desirable

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 55 years for all posts (GM and AGM)

Salary

• General Manager (all sectors): Maximum Rs. 1,75,000 per month
• Assistant General Manager (all sectors): Maximum Rs. 85,000 per month
• Final compensation will be decided based on qualifications, experience and the negotiation with the selection panel

Selection Process

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of qualifications and experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by the Invest UP selection panel.
3. Document Verification: Originals of all certificates and ID proof will be verified before appointment.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Invest UP careers portal at invest.up.gov.in/career/.
2. Read the detailed job description and eligibility criteria for the post you are interested in.
3. Click the application link to go to the dedicated portal at agmgm2026.investup-career.co.in.
4. Register with your basic details and upload a recent photograph and documents.
5. Fill in the online application form with your qualifications and experience details.
6. Submit the application before 5:00 PM on 24 May 2026.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Only online applications will be accepted. No physical applications will be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 01 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 01 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Lead the assigned sector desk (Textile / Chemical / Electronics / Automobile / Service / Policy) at Invest UP and drive sector-specific investment promotion strategies.
• Engage with domestic and international investors, industry associations, MNCs and trade bodies to attract investments in Uttar Pradesh.
• Organise investor roadshows, site visits, sector summits and trade missions to showcase UP's competitive advantages.
• Conduct sector research, market assessment, supply-chain mapping and prepare investment pitches and policy briefs.
• Coordinate approvals, land allotment and infrastructure provisioning for investor projects with public and private stakeholders.
• Support investors in obtaining Letters of Comfort (LoC), incentives and approvals under UP Industrial Policy, sectoral policies and FDI policy.
• Track investment KPIs, prepare MIS reports and brief senior leadership on progress against state investment targets.
• Liaise with central and state government departments, industry chambers and consultants to resolve investor grievances and expedite clearances.