DDP Planning Officer (LS) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, is looking for 1 Planning Officer (Land Systems) on deputation basis. The post is in the Directorate of Planning & Coordination at Defence Office Complex, New Delhi. You will get a salary in Pay Level 13 (Rs 1,23,100 - Rs 2,15,900 per month). The last date to apply is 30 April 2026. This is an offline application -- you need to send your application by post.

DDP Planning Officer (Land Systems) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence has issued vacancy circular No. 18(1)/2026/PO(LS)/DP(A&C) dated 09 February 2026 for filling 1 post of Planning Officer (Land Systems) on transfer/deputation basis. The Directorate of Planning & Coordination works on defence acquisition policies, Make in India initiatives for defence equipment, and coordinates with Indian industry for land weapon systems including Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Armament Systems, Ammunition & Explosives, and combat vehicles. The application deadline has been extended to 30 April 2026.

Who Can Apply?

This post is open to serving government officers and employees of PSUs on transfer/deputation basis. You need to meet one of these conditions:

• All India Services officers, Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS), or officers holding analogous posts in Central Civil Services Group 'A'
• OR officers holding analogous posts in DRDO, Army, Air Force, or Navy

For service officers, you should be of the rank of Colonel (Army), Group Captain (Air Force), or Captain (Navy).

Essential Qualifications

• Well above average overall performance record -- you should not have been permanently superseded for promotion
• Proficient in DAP 2020 and defence capital acquisition procedures
• Experience in appointments related to Land System Equipment -- Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), Armament Systems, Ammunition & Explosives, combat vehicles, and specialist vehicles

Desirable Qualification

• Qualified on DSSC/TSOC (Defence Services Staff College / Technical Staff Officers' Course)

Salary

• Pay Band IV (6th CPC): Rs 37,400 - Rs 67,000
• Grade Pay: Rs 8,700
• 7th CPC Equivalent - Pay Level 13: Rs 1,23,100 - Rs 2,15,900 per month
• Allowances: Service officers on deputation will continue to draw their pay and allowances from their respective CDAs. Civilian officers' pay will be regulated as per existing government orders on deputation

Selection Process

Since this is a deputation post, there is no written exam. Selection is based on:

1. Screening of applications -- your ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years will be reviewed
2. Document verification -- integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, and penalty statement will be checked
3. Interview/Assessment -- shortlisted candidates may be called for assessment by the selection committee

You must also provide an undertaking that you will not withdraw your candidature once selected.

How to Apply

This is an offline application process. Follow these steps:

1. Download the Bio-Data Proforma from the official notification on www.ddpmod.gov.in
2. Fill out the proforma with all required details including educational qualifications, employment history, and experience
3. Get the application recommended by your administrative authority
4. Attach authenticated copies of last 5 years ACRs/APARs
5. Attach an Integrity Certificate and Statement of major/minor penalty for the last 10 years
6. Attach a vigilance clearance certificate confirming no disciplinary/vigilance case is pending
7. Send the complete application to: Jt Dir (Adm & Coord), Directorate of Planning & Coordination, Ministry of Defence, 5th Floor, Room No. 501, C Block, Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi-110001

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this deputation post

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 01 April 2026 (date extension issued)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026

• Process defence capital acquisition cases as per DAP 2020 for weapon systems and equipment of Land Systems of Indian armed forces (cases fielded in SPB/DPB/DAC/GSEPC)
• Handle procedural frameworks governing RFI, SQR, AoN and related capital procurement stages as outlined in Defence Acquisition Procedure
• Coordinate with Indian industry (private and public sector) to assess capability for Land Systems equipment including Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Armament Systems, Ammunition and Explosives, combat vehicles, and specialist vehicles
• Conduct technology scans in defence Land Systems to develop a comprehensive database of products, emerging technologies, production capacities, and import dependency
• Represent the Department of Defence Production in Project Facilitation Teams (PFTs) for Make projects in accordance with DAP provisions
• Work closely with R&D organizations, Defence PSUs, and industry federations such as SIDM, FICCI, and CII
• Monitor projects assigned to the division and ensure timely progress and coordination