DDP Deputy Planning Officer Naval Systems Recruitment 2026

DDP Deputy Planning Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Department of Defence Production (DDP) is filling the Deputy Planning Officer (Naval System–Modernization) post in its Directorate of Planning and Coordination, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi. The appointment uses transfer on deputation, including short-term contract, to bring serving officers into the directorate's naval systems work. The latest extension keeps the original recruitment open for applications sent through the proper channel.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Normal tenure: Deputation ordinarily lasts no more than four years under the directorate's recruitment rules. An extension may be allowed in the public interest under the applicable rules.
• Overall tenure: The total deputation period cannot exceed seven years. Time spent in another ex-cadre deputation post immediately before this appointment also counts towards the total.
• Parent-cadre clearance: The notice treats clearance from your parent cadre as covering the entire deputation period, including an extension if needed.
• Release for duty: Your administrative authority must be able to spare you for the full tenure if you are selected. This matters because the application moves through your organisation rather than directly from you.
• Withdrawal: You cannot later withdraw your candidature on your own. The circular asks for an undertaking accepting this condition.

Application Submission Notes

Use the bio-data proforma attached to the original circular and arrange forwarding through your administrative authority. The receiving office is Dy 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.

Administrative recommendation is part of the prescribed route, so allow time for your organisation to forward the application. The extension concerns receipt at the department, and your forwarding office should use the revised deadline.

Corrigenda and Notices

• Extension dated 21 September 2026: DDP extended the closing date for the recruitment first announced in the circular dated 23 June 2026. Read the extension together with the original circular, which contains the role details, deputation terms and application proforma.

• Monitor naval shipbuilding and modernisation projects and provide technical advice.
• Track developments in shipbuilding, naval systems and shipyard technology.
• Assess naval proposals and support departmental technical comments.
• Review proposals for indigenous manufacture, technology transfer and licensed production.
• Advise on naval dockyard maintenance and logistics support.
• Represent DDP in project committees and feasibility studies.
• Analyse defence production capacity and material requirements.
• Coordinate with research organisations and production agencies.