Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment 2026 For Director General Post

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 OrganizationAeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
Post NameDirector General-ADA
EducationMaster’s Degree in Science OR B.E / B.Tech (Desirable: M.E / M.Tech / MS / Ph.D)
Total Vacancies1 Post
SalaryPay Level-16 (₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400) + Allowances
Age LimitMaximum 58 Years (as on 01 January 2026)
Application FeeNot Mentioned
Selection ProcessScreening of Applications + Interview
Apply ModeOffline (Through Proper Channel)
Job LocationBengaluru, Karnataka
Last Date To Apply13 March 2026 (17:00 Hrs)

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Director General-ADA1Master’s in Science or B.E/B.Tech (Desirable: M.E/M.Tech/MS/Ph.D) with 25 Years Relevant Experience

How To Apply

  1. Visit the official ADA website and download the prescribed Biodata Format.
  2. Fill the application form carefully with complete professional and academic details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, pay level proof, and APARs for the last five years.
  4. Obtain Vigilance Clearance Certificate and forward the application through Proper Channel (Internal candidates through ADA; External candidates through Cadre Controlling Authority).
  5. Send the completed hard copy application to Director (Admin & HR), ADA, Bengaluru so that it reaches before 13 March 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
  6. An advance scanned copy may be emailed to the prescribed official email ID, but original hard copy submission is mandatory.
  7. Keep a copy of the submitted application and postal receipt for future reference.

Application form, details & registration

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