GIL Recruitment 2026: DGM, Manager & CS – 6 Posts

Gliders India Limited (GIL), Kanpur — a Defence Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence — has released Vacancy Notification No. 03/2026 inviting applications for six posts on a Fixed Term Employment (FTE) basis. The GIL Recruitment 2026 notification does not mention a separate issue date beyond the notification number itself.

GIL is inviting applications for a total of 6 vacancies across DGM, Senior Manager and Company Secretary posts. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. The place of posting is GIL Headquarters, Kanpur, or OPF (a unit of GIL), Kanpur, or any other place of business of GIL. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Gliders India Limited notification No. 03/2026. Last verified: 5 September 2026.

Gliders India Limited is recruiting for 6 posts — DGM (Product Development), DGM (Research & Development), Senior Manager (Quality Control), Senior Manager (Information Technology), Senior Manager (Marketing–International) and Company Secretary — on a Fixed Term Employment basis through Notification No. 03/2026. The last date to apply is 20 June 2026 for the first five posts and 10 June 2026 for the Company Secretary post. Applications must be emailed as a single PDF to career@glidersindia.in.

Quick Summary of GIL Recruitment 2026

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About Glider India Limited(GIL)

Gliders India Limited is a Government Jobs sector enterprise — a Defence Public Sector Enterprise (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence. GIL works on the design, development and manufacturing of parachutes, inflatables and technical textiles, and describes itself as India’s only DPSU in this specialised domain. Its products equip the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and allied nations. For candidates from a technical, quality, IT, marketing or company-secretarial background, this is a chance to work directly on defence-sector manufacturing and compliance functions.

Local context / how it compares

This recruitment is based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, so it falls under Latest Jobs (All India) rather than any of the site’s regional desks. Unlike most vacancies covered here, which are exam-based government recruitments open to freshers and early-career candidates, this notification is a direct-application, senior-level engagement — every post requires 5 to 15 years of relevant experience, and one post (DGM – R&D) is restricted entirely to retired DRDO/CSIR/NIFT officers. This is added context, not part of the official notification: candidates comparing this to typical entry-level or exam-based state recruitments should note the applicant pool here is likely to be smaller and more specialised, given the seniority and domain-specific requirements. Confirm eligibility fit with the hiring office before applying. Kanpur itself is a major Uttar Pradesh city with established rail and road connectivity to the rest of northern India — candidates travelling from outside the region should plan accordingly.

Important Dates

The official notification does not mention a separate application start date.

Vacancy Details and Salary

No HRA is admissible for any post. Other financial and non-financial benefits, including leave, apply as per the applicable norms of the new labour codes. The initial Fixed Term Employment contract runs for one year (except DGM – R&D), extendable by another two years, for a maximum of three years, based on performance and functional requirements. Personnel granted an extension draw an annual increment of 3% during the extended period. Performance is reviewed quarterly during the initial year, and an unsatisfactory review can lead to termination with 30 days’ written notice.

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GIL Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Eligibility differs by post. Candidates can check their age against the closing date using the Age Calculator — note that the cut-off date is 20 June 2026 for Posts 1–5 and 10 June 2026 for the Company Secretary post.

DGM – Product Development (PD)

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology / Textile Engineering / Technical Textiles / Polymer Science / Material Science or equivalent from a recognised institution; 15 years of experience with organisations such as DRDO/CSIR, textile academic/research institutions, or reputed industrial organisations.
• Desirable: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field; experience in ballistic protection systems, NBC suits, protective fabrics or smart textiles.
• Age limit: Not more than 65 years as on the closing date of application.

DGM – Research & Development (R&D)

• Retired Technical Officer ‘A’ / Scientist ‘D’ from DRDO/NIFT/CSIR with 15 years of experience in a relevant field. This post is not open to candidates outside this specific retired-officer category.
• Age limit: Not more than 65 years as on the closing date of application.

Senior Manager – Quality Control (QC)

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology from a recognised institution; at least 5 years of industrial experience in quality control or implementation of quality tools.
• Desirable: Certification in Quality Management Systems / Six Sigma / Lead Auditor Course.
• Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on the closing date of application.

Senior Manager – Information Technology (IT)

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology, or MCA; minimum 5 years of working experience in the relevant job description field.
• Desirable: Strong problem-solving skills; knowledge of database management systems and SQL/ISQL; proficiency in programming languages and web-based reporting/dashboard/website development; familiarity with software development methodologies; knowledge of Linux OS, specifically SUSE and Ubuntu.
• Age limit: Not more than 50 years as of the closing date of application.

Senior Manager – Marketing (International)

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology; MBA in Marketing / International Business; minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marketing, sales, business development or commercial functions.
• Desirable: Experience in defence production or defence marketing; experience handling government tenders, institutional marketing and strategic partnerships; international business experience in the defence sector.
• Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on the closing date of application.

Company Secretary

• Essential: Registered Company Secretary (C.S.) with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI); minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience as Company Secretary/Compliance Officer/Legal Officer or equivalent in companies incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. Experience in the real estate sector or in a consultancy firm is not eligible.
• Desired: Background in LLB; experience in the public sector and knowledge of DPE (Department of Public Enterprises) functioning.
• Age limit: Not more than 50 years as on the closing date of application.

Candidates in a suitable Graduate or higher qualification bracket, with the post-specific experience above, can proceed with the application.

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Selection Process

Selection is based on qualifications, experience, positions held, accreditation and achievements, followed by a written test and/or interview at GIL’s discretion.

1. Screening of applications against the eligibility criteria for the applied post.
2. Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, positions held, accreditation and achievements.
3. Written test and/or interview, as decided by GIL for each post.
4. Final selection using a weighted assessment — qualifications and experience carry 50% weightage and the interview carries 50% — though the suitability recommendation of the interview committee takes precedence over the marking system.

No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹500, non-refundable.
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Exempted — no fee payable.

The fee must be paid through an online bank transfer to the following account, and the transaction details must be submitted along with the application:

• A/c No.: 40393257030
• IFSC: SBIN0007199
• A/c Name: Gliders India Limited

Candidates must note the transaction/UTR number and date, and include them in the application.

How to Apply

1. Read the official notification carefully to confirm eligibility for the desired post.
2. Prepare the application in the format given in the notification, addressed to the Chairman & Managing Director, Gliders India Limited, G.T. Road, Kanpur – 208013.
3. Attach a covering letter stating interest and suitability, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae covering age, academic and professional qualifications, total experience, employment history and special achievements.
4. Attach self-attested copies of certificates, educational degrees and experience letters.
5. Where the fee applies, pay ₹500 through online bank transfer to the account given above and note the transaction/UTR number and date.
6. Combine the covering letter, CV, certificates and fee transaction details into a single PDF and email it to career@glidersindia.in before the applicable closing date.

Documents to keep ready

• Covering letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (age, qualifications, experience, employment history, achievements)
• Self-attested educational certificates and degrees
• Self-attested experience letters
• Application fee transaction proof (UTR number and date), where applicable

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Should You Apply for GIL Recruitment 2026?

GIL Recruitment 2026 suits experienced professionals, not freshers — every post requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, and the DGM posts require 15 years. It fits candidates already working in technical textiles, quality control, IT management, international marketing, or company secretarial roles who want direct defence-sector exposure. It does not suit early-career candidates or those seeking a permanent government post: every position here is on a Fixed Term Employment basis, initially for one year, extendable up to a maximum of three years, and none of the posts entitles the appointee to pension or other permanent-service benefits. The DGM – R&D post is further restricted to retired DRDO/CSIR/NIFT officers, which narrows its applicability considerably. This is added context, not part of the official notification: given the seniority bar and the narrow, specialised eligibility on several posts, competition is likely to come from a smaller, more experienced pool rather than the large volume seen in entry-level government recruitment. Confirm current demand and process updates with GIL directly. The honest trade-off to weigh is contract security — a fixed-term, terminable-on-notice engagement — against the CTC and defence-sector profile on offer.

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