UIDAI Director (Technology) Recruitment 2026

UIDAI is filling the post of Director (Technology) at its Technology Centre, Bengaluru on a deputation (Foreign Service terms) basis. This post is open only to eligible officers from the Central Government, State Government, or Public Sector Undertakings — private candidates cannot apply. The last date to apply, after extension, is 3 September 2026, though eligibility will be checked as on 13 May 2026.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Director (Technology) Recruitment 2026

UIDAI, the statutory authority responsible for Aadhaar under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has extended the closing date for its Director (Technology) vacancy circular (originally issued on 13 March 2026) at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru. This is a deputation posting — eligible serving government or PSU officers can apply through the proper channel. Candidates who already applied under the original circular do not need to apply again.

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a serving officer under the Central Government, State Government, Public Sector Undertaking, or Autonomous Body, eligible for appointment on deputation/Foreign Service terms.
• Private and non-government candidates are not eligible for this post.
• Your eligibility for the post will be assessed as on 13 May 2026, even though the application window has been extended to 3 September 2026.

How to Apply

1. If you already applied against the original circular dated 13 March 2026, you do not need to apply again.
2. New applicants should route their application through the proper channel via their parent department or organisation.
3. Send the application to Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), 4th Floor, Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir, Gole Market, New Delhi – 110001.
4. Make sure your application reaches UIDAI within the extended deadline of 3 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Original Vacancy Circular Date: 13 March 2026
• Eligibility Reference Date: 13 May 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 3 September 2026

• Lead technology operations at the UIDAI Technology Centre
• Oversee IT infrastructure, systems and data security for Aadhaar services
• Coordinate with technical teams on system upgrades and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with UIDAI's technology and data protection policies
• Guide project execution for ongoing technology initiatives
• Report on technical performance and system reliability to senior management