UIDAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026

UIDAI is looking to fill 1 Deputy Director post at its Regional Office in Mumbai on a deputation basis. This post is open only to serving Central Government, State/UT Government, PSU or Autonomous Body officers holding an equivalent grade — private candidates cannot apply. The last date to send your application is 21 August 2026. Selected officers will get a salary under Pay Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month) for a deputation term of up to 5 years.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory body that issues Aadhaar numbers and runs Aadhaar authentication across the country, has released a circular inviting applications for 1 Deputy Director post at its Regional Office, Mumbai. The post will be filled on deputation (Foreign Service terms), which means only serving government or PSU officers at the right grade can apply — this is not a fresh recruitment for graduates or private-sector candidates. If you are already working in a Central or State Government department, a PSU, or an autonomous body and meet the eligibility below, this is a good career move into UIDAI's HR and administration setup. UIDAI regularly rotates such deputation posts across its Head Office and Regional Offices, so an officer selected here will work directly on Aadhaar enrolment, authentication and grievance-handling operations for the Mumbai region.

Who Can Apply?

For Central Government Officers:

• You should be holding an analogous post on regular basis in Pay Level 11, OR
• Have 3 years of regular service in Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500), OR
• Have 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 9 (Rs. 53,100 – Rs. 1,67,800), OR
• Have 6 years of regular service in Pay Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 – Rs. 1,51,100)

For State/UT Government, PSU or Autonomous Body Officers:

• You should be holding a regular post in the corresponding grade with the requisite experience.
• The notification lists equivalent pay scales for staff from Public Sector Banks and PSUs — for example, Scale-IV officers in LIC (Rs. 72,115 - 1,07,820) and Manager/Scale-III officers in Public Sector Banks (with four years' experience) are treated as equivalent to Pay Level 11 for this post.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in Administration, Legal, Establishment, HR, Finance, Accounts, Budgeting, Vigilance, Procurement, Planning & Policy, Project Implementation & Monitoring, or E-Governance
• Basic skills of working in a computerized office environment

Age Limit

• You should be below 56 years of age as on the closing date for application (21 August 2026).
• You must have a minimum residual service of 3 years left as on the closing date, and at least 5 years of total government service already completed.

Salary

• Selected officers will get a salary of Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month under Pay Level 11 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get allowances as per the UIDAI (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2020, and your leave will be regulated by CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
• You can continue your medical facility under the Central Government Health Scheme through your parent organisation, or use UIDAI's own Medical Reimbursement Scheme.
• If your pay structure or Dearness Allowance pattern is different from UIDAI's, only your pay will be protected, not other perquisites.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Since this is a deputation post, there is no written exam. Your application will be checked and screened based on your eligibility and service record:

1. Screening of Application: Your application (Annex I), forwarding certificate (Annex II), cadre clearance, and ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years will be reviewed for eligibility.
2. Selection on Deputation: If found suitable, you will be selected on deputation for a tenure of up to 5 years (minimum 3 years).

How to Apply

1. Get the application format (Annex I) and forwarding certificate format (Annex II) from the official circular on uidai.gov.in.
2. Fill in your application completely along with your bio-data.
3. Get your cadre controlling authority / Head of Department to sign the forwarding certificate with cadre clearance.
4. Attach attested copies of your ACRs/APARs for the last five years, each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary.
5. Send the complete application through proper channel to Director (HR), UIDAI, Regional Office, 7th Floor, MTNL Telephone Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuffe Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005.
6. Make sure your application reaches by 21 August 2026 — applications received late or incomplete will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 6 July 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 August 2026

• Manage day-to-day administrative and HR operations at the UIDAI Regional Office
• Handle establishment, budgeting, and procurement matters for the office
• Oversee vigilance-related work and project implementation monitoring
• Coordinate with UIDAI Head Office on e-governance and Aadhaar-related initiatives
• Supervise staff and day-to-day functioning of the Regional Office
• Ensure compliance with UIDAI regulations and Government of India guidelines
• Prepare periodic reports and represent the Regional Office in official matters