Lucknow-based Innovation Hub UP Foundation is hiring for 10 contract jobs, and the last date to apply is 31.10.2026. The posts run from Manager at Rs 9.6 lakh a year down to House Keeping Staff at Rs 1.2 lakh, so candidates from 8th pass to MBA can find a role. These are contract jobs, not permanent government posts, and you pay a separate fee for each post you apply for.
Pay the fee online into the Foundation’s HDFC Bank account (account name: Innovation Hub UP Foundation, Mahanagar branch, Lucknow). The account number and IFSC code are printed in the official notification. Pay separately for each post, and an application without the fee will not be accepted.
Vacancy Details
No.
Post Name
Post Code
Vacancies
1
Manager
IHF-OFF-2026-MGR
1
2
Assistant Manager
IHF-OFF-2026-ASM
2
3
HR Officer
IHF-OFF-2026-HR-OFF
1
4
Prototyping Lab Coordinator
IHF-OFF-2026-PROTOTYPING
1
5
Graphic Designer
IHF-OFF-2026-GRAPHIC-DES
1
6
Digital Media Associate
IHF-OFF-2026-DIGITAL
1
7
Support Staff
IHF-OFF-2026-SSF
1
8
House Keeping Staff
IHF-OFF-2026-HS
2
Total
10
The notification gives no category-wise split of the posts. It says only that reservation will follow UP Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Indian citizens only
Educational Qualification
Different for each post — see the post-wise table below
Contract only. The notification does not say for how long.
Application Restriction
The fee has to be paid separately for each post you apply for
Qualification, experience and age by post
Post
Qualification
Experience
Age Limit
Manager
Graduation in any subject (MBA preferred)
At least 4 years in incubation, startup and innovation work
25 to 40 years
Assistant Manager
Graduation in any subject
At least 2 years in incubation, startup and innovation work
25 to 35 years
HR Officer
MBA or PGDM in Human Resource Management
At least 2 years in HR work: hiring, staff engagement and policy
25 to 40 years
Prototyping Lab Coordinator
Graduate in Science or Engineering (CAD software, 3D printing and prototype making preferred)
At least 1 year in a related field
21 to 35 years
Graphic Designer
Graduate in any subject (diploma or certificate in graphic design preferred)
1 year in digital or graphic design
21 to 35 years
Digital Media Associate
Graduate in any subject (digital marketing and video editing tools preferred)
At least 1 year in a related field
21 to 35 years
Support Staff
Intermediate, that is Class 12 pass (basic computer hardware knowledge preferred)
At least 1 year
18 to 30 years
House Keeping Staff
8th pass
At least 1 year
18 to 45 years
In short: if you are 41 or older on 01.10.2026, you are over the limit for Manager, and the notification gives no extra years for any category. The ages are printed as ranges, such as 25 to 40, so check the post you want against its own range.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the cut-off date, 01.10.2026, to see instantly whether you fall inside the age band for your post (18 to 45 years across the eight posts).
These are contract jobs at a Section-8 company (a non-profit company), not permanent government posts. The notification says the work is on contract only and does not say how long a contract runs.
You need work experience for every post. Even Support Staff and House Keeping Staff need at least 1 year, so a fresher with no experience cannot apply for any of the 8 posts.
Manager and Assistant Manager need experience in incubation (helping early-stage startups get going), for at least 4 years and 2 years.
The fee adds up. You pay it separately for each post, so two posts means two fees of Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 each.
All 8 posts say you may have to travel across Uttar Pradesh and outside the state when needed.
Selection Process
The notification does not name any written exam, interview or test. It says only that hiring will follow the HR Policy of Innovation Hub UP Foundation, so there is no exam pattern or syllabus to share yet. Watch the Recruitment section of ihubup.in for any later notice.
Salary and Benefits
Post
Fixed Pay (CTC per year)
Works Out To About (per month)
Manager
Rs 9.6 lakh
Rs 80,000
Assistant Manager
Rs 6 lakh
Rs 50,000
HR Officer
Rs 6 lakh
Rs 50,000
Prototyping Lab Coordinator
Rs 4.8 lakh
Rs 40,000
Graphic Designer
Rs 3 lakh
Rs 25,000
Digital Media Associate
Rs 3 lakh
Rs 25,000
Support Staff
Rs 1.8 lakh
Rs 15,000
House Keeping Staff
Rs 1.2 lakh
Rs 10,000
The notification calls this a fixed CTC, short for cost to company: the full yearly package the employer pays for you. It lists no separate allowances, leave or pension, so read these numbers as the whole figure.
How to Apply
Read the official notification and pick the post you are eligible for. Check your age as on 01.10.2026.
Pay the application fee online for each post, into the Foundation’s HDFC Bank account (details are in the official notification).
Fill in the Annexure-1 form (the 27-question application form printed at the end of the notification) and email it to innovationhub@aktu.ac.in, with your resume and self-attested copies of your certificates.
Finish all of this on or before 31.10.2026.
Note: an application without the fee is not accepted, and the fee has to be paid separately for each post.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Annexure-1 application form
Fully filled, signed and dated, with your recent passport photo pasted and self-attested
Resume
Send it along with the application
Date of birth proof
Attach a copy
Nationality proof
Attach a copy
Permanent address proof
Attach a copy
Education certificates (10th, 12th, graduation, post graduation)
Self-attested copies (signed by you as true copies). Applications without them are rejected.
Training certificates
Self-attested copies for training related to the post. Applications without them are rejected.
Experience certificates
Copies for each job you list, starting from the latest
Salary proof
A recent 3-month salary certificate, salary slip or bank statement, for the jobs you list
Applying without paying the fee. The notification says an application without the fee will not be accepted.
Paying one fee for two posts. The fee has to be paid separately for each post.
Sending certificates you have not self-attested. Applications without self-attested education and training copies are rejected.
Filling only the online form. The notification asks you to email the Annexure-1 form as well.
Counting your age from today. Age is counted as on 01.10.2026.
Leaving the Job Code blank on Annexure-1. Write the post code for your post, for example IHF-OFF-2026-MGR for Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Innovation Hub UP Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 31.10.2026, and it is the same for all 8 posts.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 10 vacancies in 8 posts: 1 Manager, 2 Assistant Managers, 1 HR Officer, 1 Prototyping Lab Coordinator, 1 Graphic Designer, 1 Digital Media Associate, 1 Support Staff and 2 House Keeping Staff.
What qualification is needed?
It depends on the post: 8th pass for House Keeping Staff, Intermediate (Class 12) for Support Staff, a graduation for most officer posts, and an MBA or PGDM in HR for the HR Officer.
What is the age limit?
It ranges from 18 to 45 years depending on the post, counted as on 01.10.2026.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 100 to Rs 1,000 depending on the post, and you pay it separately for each post you apply for.
How do I apply?
Fill the online form at the apply link, and also email the Annexure-1 form (printed in the notification) to innovationhub@aktu.ac.in.
Is there a written exam?
The notification names no exam or interview and says only that hiring will follow the Foundation’s HR Policy.
Are these permanent government jobs, and what do they pay?
No, the notification says the posts are on contract only, with a fixed yearly package (CTC, or cost to company) of Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 9.6 lakh depending on the post.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
