DRDO Recruitment 2026 – Various Posts on Deputation / Absorption Basis

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), functioning under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released an official circular inviting applications for multiple senior-level administrative, accounts, engineering, and secretarial posts on deputation/absorption basis.

This recruitment is open to eligible officers serving in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, and other recognized government institutions, subject to prescribed eligibility conditions.

The circular is dated 12 February 2026. Applications must be submitted within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.

This recruitment presents a prestigious career opportunity for experienced government officers to serve in one of India’s most respected defence research organizations.

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS TABLE

NOTIFICATION & APPLY LINK TABLE

Note: Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authority. Direct applications will not be accepted.

TOTAL VACANCIES – 188 POSTS

The following posts have been notified:

Total Vacancies: 188

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

General Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be officers from Central/State Government/UTs/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies
• Hold analogous posts on regular basis
  OR
• Have required years of regular service in the specified Pay Level

Maximum Age Limit: 56 years as on closing date of application.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE (POST-WISE)

1. Joint Director (Administration)

• Degree from recognized university
• 12 years experience in administration, establishment, or accounts matters
• 5 years service in Level 12 or equivalent

2. Joint Director (Accounts)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 years experience in Accounts, Finance, Budgeting
• 5 years service in Level 12

3. Additional Chief Construction Engineer

• Degree in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• 10 years experience in planning and execution of civil works
• Experience in major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of land acquisition, valuation, estate management desirable

4. Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years experience in Accounts/Finance/Budget
• Service in Level 8 or 9

5. Administrative Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years experience in administrative or establishment matters
• 5 years service in Level 6

6. Stores Officer

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years experience in store keeping and inventory management

7. Accounts Officer

• Degree from recognized university
• Subordinate Accounts Service qualification or equivalent
• 3 years experience in accounts and budgeting

8. Private Secretary

• Officers from Stenographer cadre
• 5 years service in Level 6

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Roles

• Personnel administration
• Establishment matters
• Budget allocation and monitoring
• Union coordination
• Reservation roster maintenance

Accounts Roles

• Financial planning
• Budget preparation
• Audit compliance
• Expenditure monitoring
• Bill passing and financial approvals

Engineering Role

• Civil infrastructure planning
• Project supervision
• Estate management
• Construction oversight

Stores Officer

• Inventory control
• Procurement coordination
• Stores audit management

Private Secretary

• Confidential correspondence
• Office documentation
• Secretarial support to senior officials

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

• Application must be routed through Cadre Controlling Authority
• APARs for last 5 years must be enclosed
• Vigilance clearance mandatory
• Integrity certificate required
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Deputation period normally up to 3 years
• Officers in direct line of promotion are not eligible

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted in prescribed Annexure-III format.

The following documents must be attached:

• Completed Application Form
• APARs (Last 5 Years)
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Experience Certificates

Applications should be sent to:

Deputy Director
Directorate of Personnel (Pers-AA1)
DRDO Bhawan
Rajaji Marg
New Delhi

Applications must reach within 45 days from publication in Employment News.

Direct applications without proper channel will not be considered.

AGE LIMIT

Maximum Age: 56 Years
(As on closing date of application)

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IMPORTANT

• Work with India’s premier defence research organization
• Senior-level Pay Matrix positions
• Exposure to strategic national projects
• High-profile administrative and financial responsibilities
• All India Service exposure
• Ministry of Defence prestige posting

DRDO Recruitment 2026 on deputation basis provides an excellent opportunity for experienced government officers to serve in a highly reputed defence research organization under the Ministry of Defence.

With 188 vacancies across senior administrative, accounts, engineering, and secretarial posts, eligible officers should apply through proper channel within the stipulated timeline.

Interested candidates are advised to download the official circular from the DRDO website and complete the application process before the deadline.

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