DDP Contract Purchase Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence has released a vacancy circular for 1 Contract Purchase Officer - cum - Deputy Director post on deputation basis. This is a Group A Gazetted post in the General Central Service (Non-Ministerial). Central Government officers with 5 years of experience in contract and purchase matters can apply. The last date to submit your application is 02 April 2026. Salary is at Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month).

Department of Defence Production (DDP) Contract Purchase Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Department of Defence Production (DDP), which functions under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is responsible for policy formulation and coordination for India's defence production ecosystem. DDP oversees nine defence public sector undertakings and the Ordnance Factory Board. This recruitment is for filling one remaining post of Contract Purchase Officer - cum - Deputy Director on deputation basis. The post was originally advertised in February 2025 for two vacancies, and the current circular extends the deadline for the remaining unfilled position. This is a Group A Gazetted post, making it a prestigious opportunity for serving Central Government officers with procurement and contract management expertise.

Who Can Apply?

This post is filled purely on deputation basis. Only serving Central Government officers are eligible.

Eligibility Route 1:

• Analogous Post: You must be holding an analogous post (equivalent to Level 11) on regular basis in your parent cadre or department.

Eligibility Route 2:

• Service Requirement: You must have completed 5 years of regular service in the grade after appointment thereto on a regular basis in Level 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, or in Pay Band 3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) plus Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (pre-revised) or equivalent in your parent cadre or department.

Mandatory Experience (for both routes):

• Experience: You need at least 5 years of experience in drafting and issuing contract documents, supply orders, and dealing with contractual matters related to purchase and supplies.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years (as on the closing date of receipt of application, i.e., 02 April 2026).
• This means you should have been born on or after 03 April 1970.

Salary

• Pay at Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• Pre-revised scale: Pay Band 3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) plus Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600.
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged for deputation posts.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this deputation post. Selection is based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your bio-data, service record, and experience details will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.
2. Assessment by Selection Committee: The committee will evaluate your qualifications, experience in contract and purchase matters, ACRs (Annual Confidential Reports), and overall suitability for the post.
3. Document Verification: Your integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, cadre clearance, and attested ACR copies for the past 5 years will be verified.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma from the DDP website at ddpmod.gov.in (Annexure-II of the notification).
2. Fill in Part-A of the Bio-Data form with all required details including your name, date of birth, designation, office, pay scale, service details, and educational qualifications.
3. Get Part-B filled by your cadre controlling authority or department, confirming your eligibility, vigilance clearance, and integrity certificate.
4. Attach attested photocopies of your ACRs for the past 5 years, attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary.
5. Submit your application through proper channel (via your parent department) to the following address:

Under Secretary, D(Coord-I/DDP), Room No. 252, 'B' Wing, 2nd Floor, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 011

Note: Applications received after the due date, or not in the prescribed format, or without requisite documents will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Original Notification Date: 13 February 2025
• Extension Notice Date: 17 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 02 April 2026

• Handle drafting and issuance of contract documents for defence procurement projects
• Prepare and process supply orders for defence equipment, stores, and services
• Review and negotiate contractual terms with vendors, suppliers, and defence PSUs
• Monitor contract execution and ensure timely delivery of contracted items
• Manage contract disputes and coordinate resolution with legal and finance divisions
• Maintain records of all purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation
• Coordinate with various defence organisations and ordnance factories on supply matters
• Assist senior officers in policy formulation related to defence purchase procedures