NIT Warangal NITWIEF CEO Recruitment 2026

NIT Warangal Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (NITWIEF) is hiring a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at NIT Warangal, Hanamkonda, Telangana. If you have a B.Tech degree (preferably with an MBA) and around 10 years of relevant experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 28 August 2026. This is a contract position for 11 months with a consolidated pay of around Rs. 1,30,000 per month, and you would be the foundation's very first CEO.

National Institute of Technology Warangal Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (NITWIEF) CEO Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

NITWIEF is a Section 8 company set up by NIT Warangal to build a startup and innovation ecosystem at the institute. The foundation's goal is to nurture the translation of research and innovation from NIT Warangal's scientific and technological work into commercial and social impact, by building infrastructure for startups, supporting existing ventures, and creating networks between academia, industry and financial institutions. It also works to foster cooperation between academia and industry, and to identify and implement joint projects between NIT Warangal's faculty, students and companies. As the founding CEO, you will define the organization's structure, build relationships with industry and academia, manage funds, and lead a team of professionals to help the foundation grow into an enterprise with a global presence. This is purely a contract engagement for 11 months, extendable based on performance, and is separate from regular NIT Warangal faculty or staff positions.

Role Overview: As CEO of this newly formed Section-8 company, you will oversee and coordinate various operational areas, including project management, business development, finance, and administration. The role is not limited to a fixed list of duties — additional related tasks may come up as needed — and you will be responsible for building and leading a team of professionals to achieve the foundation's objectives.

Who Can Apply?

As the founding CEO, you would shape the direction of a brand-new organization, so the Institute is looking for someone who combines a technical background with strong leadership and business skills.

• Qualification: You need a B.Tech degree in any discipline, preferably along with an MBA or equivalent management degree.
• Experience: You should have around 10 years of experience in technology business management, people management, training and competency development, marketing, business development, strategy formation, product development, customer/partner management, procurement, or legal contracting.
• Vision: You should be able to articulate a vision and strategy for building an enterprise with a global presence, and have experience setting up teams, processes, policies and doctrines for a growing organization.
• Skills: You need exceptional business acumen, clarity of thought, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of working with CEO-level executives in other organizations and regulatory bodies of international repute.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of around Rs. 1,30,000 per month, based on your experience and profile.
• The final offer may vary depending on your relevant experience and performance during selection, and could be renegotiated if your contract is extended beyond 11 months.
• This is a fixed monthly consolidated amount rather than a pay-scale with separate allowances, since the CEO role sits outside NIT Warangal's regular staff pay structure.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Shortlisting is based on your qualification, experience and profile.
2. Test (if required): Depending on the number of applicants, the Institute may conduct an appropriate test apart from the interview.
3. Interview: Final selection is based on the interview, and your eligibility is checked as on the date of interview.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the test or interview, and the Institute's decision in all matters relating to selection is final.

Other Important Points

• This is a temporary contract position — either you or the Institute can end it with notice as specified in the terms, and the company may withdraw or discontinue the position at any time.
• The Institute may relax the eligibility criteria for candidates with an outstanding professional career and specialized expertise relevant to this role.
• NITW aims for a gender-balanced workforce, and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify your candidature.
• Any experience certificate you submit must be issued by a competent authority.

How to Apply

1. Go to the NITW online application portal at careers.nitw.ac.in.
2. Look for the CEO (NITWIEF) notification under Project/Contractual Staff.
3. Register and fill in the online application form with your qualification and experience details.
4. Submit the form before the deadline.
5. Keep self-attested photocopies of your certificates, an original ID proof, and 2 passport size color photographs ready to bring on the day of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 29 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 July 2026 (8:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Define and build the core structure and processes of the newly formed organization
• Build relationships with professors, researchers, startups and industry partners
• Work with the Board of Directors and the Center for Innovation and Incubation (CII)
• Manage staff, finances, legal matters and overall accountability of the foundation
• Generate and manage funds to keep the company self-sufficient
• Approve fund allocation for projects and monitor their progress
• Prepare financial statements and periodic reports for the Board
• Carry out financial appraisal of projects and suggest course corrections