DRDO Deputation Posts Recruitment 2026 — 188 Vacancies

About This Job

DRDO has released a notification for 188 deputation posts across 8 different positions under the Ministry of Defence. Government officers holding a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university can apply through proper channel. The last date to send your application is 28 March 2026. The maximum age allowed is 56 years. Salary ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 2,16,600 per month depending on the post.

DRDO Deputation Posts Recruitment 2026 - 188 Posts

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited applications from eligible Central and State Government officers to fill 188 posts on deputation or absorption basis. These positions span administrative, accounts, stores, and secretarial roles across DRDO labs and establishments throughout India. Private Secretary carries the highest number of openings at 85, followed by Administrative Officer with 46 vacancies. This is a great opportunity for serving government officers looking for a deputation stint with India's premier defence research organization.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Private Secretary: 85 posts (Pay Level 7)
• Administrative Officer: 46 posts (Pay Level 7)
• Stores Officer: 34 posts (Pay Level 7)
• Accounts Officer: 16 posts (Pay Level 7)
• Joint Director (Administration): 4 posts (Pay Level 13)
• Joint Director (Accounts): 1 post (Pay Level 13)
• Addl Chief Construction Engineer: 1 post (Pay Level 13)
• Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II: 1 post (Pay Level 10)

Who Can Apply?

Only officers currently serving under the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, public sector undertakings, or recognized autonomous bodies are eligible. You must be holding an analogous post or have the required years of service in the feeder grade.

For Joint Director (Administration) - Pay Level 13:

• Qualification: Degree from a recognized university
• Experience: 12 years in administration, establishment, or accounts
• Must hold an analogous post or have 5 years in Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200)

For Joint Director (Accounts) - Pay Level 13:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Experience: 10 years in Accounts, Management of Finance and Budgeting
• Must hold an analogous post or have 5 years in Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200)

For Addl Chief Construction Engineer - Pay Level 13:

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• Experience: 10 years in planning or execution of civil works
• Also open to Service Officers of Colonel rank (Level 13) or Lt. Colonel (Level 12A with 5 years service)

For Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II - Pay Level 10:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Experience: 3 years in Accounts, management or finance and budgeting
• Must hold an analogous post or have 2 years in Level 9 or 4 years in Level 8

For Administrative Officer & Stores Officer - Pay Level 7:

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Experience: 2-3 years in administration or stores management respectively
• Must hold an analogous post or have 5 years in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400)

For Accounts Officer - Pay Level 7:

• Qualification: Degree from a recognized university plus pass in Subordinate Accounts Service exam or equivalent training
• Experience: 3 years in cash, accounts, and budget work
• Must hold an analogous post or have 5 years in Level 6

For Private Secretary - Pay Level 7:

• Officers holding the post of Stenographer under the Central Government on a regular basis
• Must hold an analogous post or have 5 years in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400)

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
• This limit applies to all posts including deputation on short-term contract basis.

Salary

• Pay Level 13: Rs. 1,31,100 to Rs. 2,16,600 per month (Joint Director, Addl CCE)
• Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month (Sr. Accounts Officer Gr-II)
• Pay Level 7: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (AO, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, PS)
• You will also receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Central Government rules during deputation.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for deputation posts.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for these deputation posts. Selection will be based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your application, service record, and APARs for the last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24) will be evaluated.
2. Document Verification: All certificates, experience proof, and qualification documents will be verified.
3. Interview (if required): Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction.

Note: Officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation, and deputationists are not eligible for promotion.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma (Annexure-III) from the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely and get it counter-signed by your Cadre Controlling Authority.
3. Attach photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24), attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary.
4. Attach supporting certificates for qualification and experience claimed.
5. Send the complete application by post to: Deputy Director, Dte of Personnel (Pers-AA1), Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi - 110105.
6. Your application must reach within 45 days from the date of publication of the circular in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar.

Important: Advance copies or applications not received through proper channel will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 12 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 March 2026 (45 days from publication)

• Handle administrative and personnel matters in DRDO labs and establishments
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, and expenditure review for defence research projects
• Keep records of stores, inventory, and procurement activities as per government procedures
• Prepare official correspondence, meeting minutes, and policy documents
• Assist senior officers with secretarial duties including shorthand and confidential work
• Monitor settlement of audit objections and maintain accounts as per government norms
• Coordinate with trade unions and handle establishment matters including reservation rosters
• Follow all DRDO security protocols and government rules applicable to defence establishments