DDP Deputy Planning Officer (ICE-I) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence has released a vacancy circular for 01 Deputy Planning Officer (International Co-operation & Export-I) post on deputation basis. This post is in Pay Level 12/12A under the 7th CPC, with basic pay starting from Rs. 78,800 per month. Last date to apply is 23 May 2026. Only serving officers from the Armed Forces and All India Services/Group A civil cadre can apply.

Department of Defence Production (DDP) Deputy Planning Officer (ICE-I) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

Department of Defence Production (DDP), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has issued vacancy circular No. 18(1)/2026/DPO(ICE)/DP(A&C) dated 09 April 2026 for filling one post of Deputy Planning Officer (International Co-operation & Export-I) in the ICE Division of the Directorate of Planning and Coordination. The post will be filled by transfer on deputation from serving officers of the Indian Armed Forces or Group A officers from the civil cadre. This is a senior-level role in the defence sector dealing with international cooperation and defence exports.

Who Can Apply?

Serving Armed Forces Officers:

• Officers holding the substantive rank of Lt Col (Army) / Commander (Navy) / Wing Commander (Air Force)

Civilian Officers:

• All India Services officers holding the regular post of Deputy Secretary / Joint Director or their equivalent counterpart in IOFS / DRDO / DPSUs
• Officers of Central Civil Services, Group A, or officers holding regular analogous posts in DRDO/IOFS/DPSUs

Desirable Qualifications:

• Well conversant with international trade, security pacts/agreements, and international export scenario
• Overall performance should be well above average
• Technical Staff Course / DSC qualification is desirable
• Should not have been permanently superseded for promotion

Other Requirements:

• Residual service: Minimum 4 years from the date of issue of the vacancy circular (09 April 2026)

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 12/12A as per the 7th Central Pay Commission
• Basic pay starts from Rs. 78,800 per month (Level 12 entry pay)
• Service Officers on deputation will continue to draw their pay and allowances from respective CDAs
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules

Selection Process

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

1. Application Screening: Review of bio-data proforma and eligibility check
2. ACR/APAR Review: Authenticated copies of last 5 years ACRs/APARs will be reviewed
3. Administrative Clearance: Integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, and statement of major/minor penalty from the last 10 years
4. Document Verification: Verification of all credentials and service records

How to Apply

This is an offline application. There is no online application form. Follow these steps:

1. Download the Bio-Data Proforma from the official notification on ddpmod.gov.in
2. Fill in the proforma with all required details
3. Get the application recommended by your administrative authority
4. Attach authenticated copies of last 5 years ACRs/APARs
5. Get an integrity certificate and vigilance clearance from your department
6. Include a statement of major/minor penalty, if any, imposed during the last 10 years
7. Send the complete application by post to: Jt Dir (Adm & Coord), Directorate of Planning & Coordination, Ministry of Defence, 5th Floor, Room No. 501, Block-C, Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi — 110001
8. Application must reach within 45 days from the date of issue (09 April 2026), i.e., by 23 May 2026

Note: Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. An undertaking will be taken accordingly.

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation post for serving government/defence officers

Important Dates

• Vacancy Circular Date: 09 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 09 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 23 May 2026 (within 45 days from date of issue)

• Facilitate high-level interaction between Defence Production units and foreign governments for international defence cooperation
• Administer and manage security-related international pacts and guidelines on defence matters
• Represent the Government's official position from the Department of Defence Production perspective on bilateral defence engagements
• Drive initiatives for international cooperation within the defence industry sector
• Identify strategic thrust areas for defence exports and resolve bottlenecks to streamline promotion of defence sector items
• Oversee and monitor progress of defence export and promotional activities across defence production units