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DRDO Administrative Officer Stores Officer Deputation Recruitment 2026
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Vacancies
188
Salary
₹44,900 - ₹215,900
Job Type
deputation
full time
Apply By
28 Mar 2026
About This Job
DRDO has released a notification for 188 posts including Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, Private Secretary and others on deputation basis. Only existing Central/State/UT Government officers can apply offline. Last date to apply is 28 March 2026. Maximum age limit is 56 years.
DRDO Recruitment 2026 – Administrative and Allied Posts on Deputation Basis
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications for 188 posts on deputation/absorption basis. The advertisement number is DOP/AA1/68080/Depu/Cir. This is not a direct recruitment — only serving Central Government, State Government, or Union Territory officers can apply.
Important Notice for Candidates
This recruitment is strictly on deputation/absorption basis. If you are a fresh graduate or currently not employed in a Central/State/UT Government job, you are not eligible to apply.
Available Posts and Vacancies
- Joint Director (Administration) – Level 13: 4 posts
- Joint Director (Accounts) – Level 13: 1 post
- Additional Chief Civil Engineer – Level 13: 1 post
- Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II – Level 10: 1 post
- Administrative Officer – Level 7: 46 posts
- Stores Officer – Level 7: 34 posts
- Accounts Officer – Level 7: 16 posts
- Private Secretary – Level 7: 85 posts
Total Vacancies: 188
Salary / Pay Scale
- Level 7 (AO, SO, AccO, PS): Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/month
- Level 10 (Sr Accounts Officer): Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/month
- Level 13 (Joint Director, Addl CCE): Rs. 1,23,100 – Rs. 2,15,900/month
DA, HRA, TA as applicable to Central Government employees.
Eligibility
- Serving Central/State/UT Government officers only
- Must hold analogous post or have required service in feeder grade
- Bachelor's Degree required (B.E./B.Tech for Addl CCE post)
- Max age: 56 years as on 28 March 2026
Selection Process
No written exam or interview. Merit-based document scrutiny only.
How to Apply
- Download notification from DRDO website
- Attach APARs for last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24)
- Submit through proper channel via Cadre Controlling Authority
- Send to: Deputy Director, Pers-AA1, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi – 110105
- Last date: 28 March 2026
Important Dates
- Notification: 12 February 2026
- Start: 25 February 2026
- Last Date: 28 March 2026
Responsibilities
- Handle administrative, accounts, stores, or secretarial duties as per the assigned post
- Manage official files, records, and correspondence
- Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies
- Prepare financial or administrative reports
- Follow Central Government service rules and DRDO guidelines
- Support procurement, inventory, or budget monitoring
- Maintain confidentiality of defence-related information
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university (for most posts). B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Architecture for Additional Chief Civil Engineer post.
Age Limit
18 - 56 years (as on 28 Mar 2026)
Experience
2.0 - 12.0 years
Deputation basis only. Officers must hold analogous post on regular basis or have specified years of service in the feeder grade.
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Level 7: Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 | Level 10: Rs. 56,100-1,77,500 | Level 13: Rs. 1,23,100-2,15,900 (7th CPC)
Allowances
DA, HRA, TA as applicable to Central Government employees
Selection Process
- 1 Document Verification
- 2 Merit Based
Additional Requirements
Other Requirements
- Proper Channel: Applications must be forwarded through proper channel via Cadre Controlling Authority
- APARs Required: Photocopies of APARs for last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24) attested by officer not below Under Secretary rank
- Deputation Period: Deputation period ordinarily not to exceed 3 years
- Eligibility Restriction: Only existing Central/State/UT Government officers eligible — not open to direct/fresh candidates
- DRDO Feeder Exclusion: Departmental officers in feeder category within DRDO are NOT eligible for deputation
- Postal Address: Submit to: Deputy Director, Pers-AA1, Room 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi - 110105
How to Apply
Application Mode: offline
On This Page
Important Dates
Notification
12 Feb 2026
Application Start
25 Feb 2026
Last Date to Apply
28 Mar 2026
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