DRDO ADA Jobs 2025 – 43 Posts | No Fee | High Salary | Apply Now
By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 12 January 2026 | Last Updated on 12 January 2026
43 Posts
ADV-136
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) .
| 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
| 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 |
| Details | Information |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Pay Scale | ₹47,496 per month |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience | Minimum 6 years |
| Age Limit | 45 Years |
| Details | Information |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Pay Scale | ₹59,276 per month |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years |
| Age Limit | 50 Years |
| 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 |
| 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 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
| 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
The recruitment process will include:
Verification of:
As applicable
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%
• 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
• 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
No, these are project-based contract posts.
No, ADA charges a zero fee.
29 January 2026 (4 PM).
| Link | Status |
| Official Website | ADA Website |
| Apply Online | Click here to apply |
| ADA Portal | ADA Portal |
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