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By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 12 January 2026 | Last Updated on 12 January 2026

Total Vacancies

43 Posts

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ADV-136

Short Description: ADA Recruitment 2025

The Aeronautics Development Agency (ADA), under the Ministry of Defence and part of DRDO’s advanced aircraft development ecosystem, has released Advertisement No. ADV-136 inviting online applications for 43 Project-Based Contract Posts for administrative and technical manpower.

These positions support strategic national defense projects, including LCA Tejas, AMCA, LCA Mk-II, and other advanced aeronautical programs. Selected candidates will be appointed on a contract basis with a high consolidated monthly salary of up to ₹59,276 plus a 7% annual increment.

This recruitment includes posts for Project Admin Assistant, Project Senior Admin Assistant, Project Admin Officer, Project Technical Assistant, and Project Senior Technical Assistant across multiple reservation categories.

The Aeronautics Development Agency (ADA), under the Ministry of Defence has announced recruitment of 43 Project Based Contract Posts. Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the ADA Official Notification (PDF) .

Important Dates and Application Fee: ADA Recruitment 2025

Event	Date
Application Begins	Already Started
Last Date to Apply	29 January 2026 (4:00 PM)
Admit Card	Will be notified
Examination Date	Will be announced
Application Fee	No Application Fee
Mode of Payment	Not Applicable

ADA does not charge any fee for applying

Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification

1. Project Admin Assistant (PAA)

Details	Information
Vacancies	13
Pay Scale	₹35,220 per month
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BCom/BSc/BCA)
Experience	Minimum 3 years in Admin/Material Management/Finance
Age Limit	35 Years

2. Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA)

Details	Information
Vacancies	10
Pay Scale	₹47,496 per month
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree
Experience	Minimum 6 years
Age Limit	45 Years

3. Project Admin Officer (PAO)

Details	Information
Vacancies	5
Pay Scale	₹59,276 per month
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree
Experience	Minimum 10 years
Age Limit	50 Years

4. Project Technical Assistant (PTA)

Details	Information
Vacancies	10
Pay Scale	₹35,220 per month
Qualification	Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Engineering
Experience	3 Years
Age Limit	35 Years

5. Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA)

Details	Information
Vacancies	5
Pay Scale	₹50,224 per month
Qualification	Diploma / BSc / BCA / Engineering
Experience	Minimum 7 Years
Age Limit	45 Years

Two backlog vacancies are reserved for PwBD (Visually Handicapped) candidates

Age Rules

• Age Limit: As shown post-wise
• Cut-off Date: 29 January 2026
• Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD

Salary & Benefits

Post	Monthly Salary
PAA	₹35,220
PSAA	₹47,496
PAO	₹59,276
PTA	₹35,220
PSTA	₹50,224

✔ 7% annual increment after completion of each year of service

Selection Process: ADA Recruitment 2025

The recruitment process will include:

Stage 1: Administrative Screening

Verification of:

• Age
• Qualification
• Experience

Stage 2: Written Test / Skill Test

As applicable

Stage 3: Interview

Skill Test (For PAA & PSAA)

English Typing: 30 w.p.m. (9000 KDPH) Final Merit: Final selection is based only on interview marks
Minimum qualifying marks:

UR: 70%

Reserved: 60%

How to Apply: ADA Recruitment 2025

1. Visit the ADA website—www.ada.gov.in.

• Register online
• Fill the application form
• Upload required documents
• Submit and print the application
• No correction is allowed after final submission

Documents Required: ADA Recruitment 2025

• Date of Birth Proof
• Photograph (30 KB)
• Signature (30 KB)
• Educational Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• Caste / EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

Each file must be under 500 KB

Important Instructions

• Only Indian Nationals can apply for the ADA Recruitment 2025.
• Fake documents lead to termination
• Candidates must produce originals at the interview
• Jurisdiction: Bangalore only

FAQ

Important Links

Link	Status
Official Website	ADA Website
Apply Online	Click here to apply
ADA Portal	ADA Portal

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