Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment 2026 For Director General Post
February 19, 2026
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an autonomous body under the Department of Defence (R&D), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Recruitment 2026 notification for the prestigious post of Director General-ADA. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced at Bengaluru, Karnataka. This is a senior-level appointment under Pay Level-16 of the 7th CPC for eminent scientists and senior government officers with extensive experience in aircraft design and development. The recruitment will be conducted through direct selection based on screening of applications and interview. Interested eligible candidates must submit their application through proper channel before 13 March 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
Name of Organization
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
Post Name
Director General-ADA
Education
Master’s Degree in Science OR B.E / B.Tech (Desirable: M.E / M.Tech / MS / Ph.D)
Total Vacancies
1 Post
Salary
Pay Level-16 (₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400) + Allowances
Age Limit
Maximum 58 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
Application Fee
Not Mentioned
Selection Process
Screening of Applications + Interview
Apply Mode
Offline (Through Proper Channel)
Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Last Date To Apply
13 March 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Director General-ADA
1
Master’s in Science or B.E/B.Tech (Desirable: M.E/M.Tech/MS/Ph.D) with 25 Years Relevant Experience
How To Apply
Visit the official ADA website and download the prescribed Biodata Format.
Fill the application form carefully with complete professional and academic details.
Attach self-attested copies of age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, pay level proof, and APARs for the last five years.
Obtain Vigilance Clearance Certificate and forward the application through Proper Channel (Internal candidates through ADA; External candidates through Cadre Controlling Authority).
Send the completed hard copy application to Director (Admin & HR), ADA, Bengaluru so that it reaches before 13 March 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
An advance scanned copy may be emailed to the prescribed official email ID, but original hard copy submission is mandatory.
Keep a copy of the submitted application and postal receipt for future reference.