DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification – 188 Deputation Vacancies | Big Ministry of Defence Opportunity

The DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. As per the official advertisement, applications are invited for 188 deputation vacancies across multiple administrative, engineering, accounts, and secretarial posts.

Under this latest DRDO Recruitment 2026, eligible officers from Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, and recognized institutions can apply for prestigious posts such as Joint Director, Additional Chief Construction Engineer, Senior Accounts Officer, Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, and Private Secretary.

If you are searching for DRDO deputation vacancy 2026, Ministry of Defence recruitment 2026, or DRDO notification 2026 PDF, this article provides complete eligibility, salary, vacancy and application details.

📅 Important Dates

🔴 Last Date to Apply: 25 March 2026

Candidates must ensure their applications reach DRDO before the closing date.

📊 DRDO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post-wise Vacancy Distribution

Note: Vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons.

Category-wise vacancy details: Not Specified

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies post-wise under DRDO Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification

• Joint Director (Administration) – Degree + 12 years experience in administration/establishment/accounts.
• Joint Director (Accounts) – Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience in accounts, finance & budgeting.
• Additional Chief Construction Engineer – Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture + 10 years relevant experience.
• Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II – Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in accounts/finance.
• Administrative Officer – Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience in administration/accounts.
• Stores Officer – Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience in store keeping & maintaining stores accounts.
• Accounts Officer – Degree + SAS pass or equivalent + 3 years experience in accounts/budget work.
• Private Secretary – Stenographer grade officers with required service in Pay Level 6.

Age Limit

Maximum age limit: Not exceeding 56 years as on 25 March 2026.

Age relaxation: As per Government of India rules.

Nationality

As per Government of India deputation rules.

💰 Application Fee

Application Fee: Not Specified

🧪 Selection Process

Selection under DRDO Recruitment 2026 will be based on:

• Scrutiny of Applications
• Verification of Service Records
• Assessment by Selection Committee

No written examination has been mentioned.

💼 Salary & Allowances

Salary will be as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix:

• Level 13 – ₹1,23,100 to ₹2,15,900
• Level 10 – ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500
• Level 07 – ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400

Additional benefits include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Other Central Government allowances

Payroll Frequency: Monthly

📝 How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2026

1. Download the official Advertisement and Application Form.
2. Fill the prescribed Annexure-III format carefully.
3. Attach:
   • Educational certificates
   • Experience certificates
   • APARs for last 5 years (2019–20 to 2023–24)
   • Vigilance Clearance
   • Integrity Certificate
4. Get the application countersigned by Cadre Controlling Authority.
5. Send through proper channel to:

Deputy Director
Directorate of Personnel (Pers-AA1)
DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi – 110011

⚠️ Important Instructions

• 🔴 Last Date: 25 March 2026
• Applications without attested APAR copies will be rejected.
• Advance copies will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Selected officers will not be allowed to withdraw candidature.

Apply early to avoid postal delays.

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