FTII Pune Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 – Official Language Post Details

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notice for the post of Assistant Director (Official Language). This is a regular Group ‘A’ position and offers an excellent career opportunity for individuals with expertise in Hindi and English language.

Below are the complete details about the post, eligibility, pay scale, application process, and more.

Recruitment Overview

• Post Name: Assistant Director (Official Language)
• The recruitment is being conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), located in Pune.
• Type of Employment: Regular, Group ‘A’ Gazetted
• Category: Unreserved (UR)
• Location: FTII Campus, Pune, Maharashtra
• Mode of Application: Online only

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 15 April 2025 (Published in Employment News)
• Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
• Application Mode: Online via Google Form
• Offline applications will not be accepted

Vacancy Details

• Total Vacancies: 1445 Post
• Reservation: Open to all, but the position is unreserved (UR)

Application Fee

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS (Male): Rs. 1,000/-
• SC / ST / PwD / Women (All Categories): Exempted from payment

Important Notes on Fee:

• The application fee must be paid only through the State Bank of India (SBI) Collect portal.
• Payment by cash, demand draft, cheque, or postal order is not acceptable.
• Applications without the prescribed fee (for applicable categories) will be summarily rejected.
• Please note that the application fee cannot be refunded or transferred under any circumstances.
• Candidates should save and retain the digital payment receipt and the SB Collect DU reference number for filling in the online form.

How to Pay Application Fee

To pay the fee, follow these steps:

1. Visit the SBI Collect portal.
2. Accept the terms and proceed.
3. Choose ‘All India’ under State of Corporate/Institution.
4. Select ‘Educational Institutions’ as Type of Corporate/Institution.
5. Search and select ‘FTII Fees Account’.
6. Under Payment Category, select: “Application fee for Group A posts at FTII (A/01/2025)”.
7. Fill in your details and make the payment of Rs. 1,000/-.
8. Save the DU reference number and payment receipt.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications (Any one of the following)

1. Master’s Degree in Hindi or English, with English or Hindi respectively as a subject at the degree level.
2. Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi medium and English as a subject at the graduation level.
3. You should have a Master’s Degree in any field, with your Bachelor’s degree completed in English medium and having Hindi as one of the subjects.
4. Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi and English as subjects at the graduation level.

Professional Experience

You should have at least five years of experience in any of the following areas:

• Working with Hindi terminology, or
• Translating technical or scientific content between English and Hindi (or vice versa).
• Teaching, research, writing, or journalism in Hindi.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 35 years as per the closing date of the application.
• Relaxation in upper age: As per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

Pay Scale

• Level: Pay Matrix Level-10 (7th CPC)
• Salary Range: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (excluding allowances)
• Other Benefits:
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Travel Allowance
  • Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
  • Pension and medical benefits as per central government rules

Selection Process

The selection procedure is not explicitly mentioned in the notification but is likely to involve:

• Screening of applications based on eligibility and qualifications
• Shortlisting for further stages such as:
  • Written Examination
  • Skill Test or
  • Personal Interview
• Document verification before final appointment

The final selection will be based on merit and the recommendations of the selection committee.

Documents Required

Candidates should make sure to have the following documents ready before applying:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)
• Proof of age (10th certificate or equivalent)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of application fee payment (for applicable candidates)

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official FTII application Google Form link provided in the advertisement.
2. Read the instructions and advertisement details carefully.
3. Fill in your personal, academic, and professional details.
4. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Enter your SBI Collect DU reference number in the application form.
6. Double-check all information before submitting.
7. Submit the form and save a copy of the acknowledgment or screenshot for future reference.

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