UIDAI Director Recruitment 2026

UIDAI has extended the deadline for one Director post at its Head Office in New Delhi, filled purely on a deputation (Foreign Service terms) basis. Only serving officers from central government, state government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies eligible for deputation can apply — private candidates cannot apply. The extended last date to apply is 17 August 2026, though eligibility will be assessed as on 13 July 2026.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Director Recruitment 2026

UIDAI, the statutory body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers to Indian residents, periodically fills senior management posts like Director through deputation from other government departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies for a fixed tenure. This is an extension circular for the original vacancy circular (VC ID 19793) dated 14 May 2026 — the closing date has now been pushed to 17 August 2026. Candidates who already applied against the original circular do not need to apply again.

Who Can Apply?

• Eligibility: Only serving employees of Central Government, State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies who are eligible for deputation on Foreign Service terms can apply for this post.
• Application Route: Your application must be forwarded through the proper channel by your parent department/organisation — individual applications from private candidates are not accepted.
• Detailed qualification, experience, and pay-level criteria are listed in the original vacancy circular (VC ID 19793 dated 14 May 2026); please refer to it or contact UIDAI's HR Division for the complete eligibility details.

How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility against the original vacancy circular (VC ID 19793 dated 14 May 2026) issued by UIDAI.
2. Prepare your application and forward it through the proper channel via your parent department.
3. Send the application to Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), 4th Floor, Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir, Gole Market, New Delhi-110001 before the extended last date.
4. If you already applied against the original circular dated 14 May 2026, you do not need to apply again.

Important Dates

• Original Vacancy Circular Date: 14 May 2026
• Eligibility Reference Date: 13 July 2026
• Extension Circular Date: 15 July 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 17 August 2026

• Oversee assigned functions of the Director's office at UIDAI Head Office, New Delhi
• Coordinate with divisions across UIDAI on policy, technology, or administrative matters as assigned
• Represent UIDAI in inter-departmental and inter-ministerial meetings related to your portfolio
• Monitor and review ongoing projects and initiatives under your charge
• Ensure compliance with government rules, procedures, and vigilance guidelines
• Supervise reporting staff and manage day-to-day office operations
• Prepare reports, briefs, and presentations for senior management