UIDAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 - Bengaluru

UIDAI is hiring for the post of Deputy Director at the UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru on deputation (Foreign Service terms) basis. If you are a Central, State, UT, PSU or Autonomous Body officer holding an analogous post or working in Pay Level 8/9/10 of the 7th CPC with the required regular service, you can apply. The post is in Pay Matrix Level 11 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700 per month). The last date to apply is 16 June 2026.

UIDAI Deputy Director Recruitment 2026 (Technology Centre, Bengaluru) - 1 Post

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory body under the Aadhaar Act, 2016 responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers, has issued vacancy circular F. No. HQ-12016/1/2021-HR-HQ dated 17 April 2026 for the post of Deputy Director at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru. Private candidates are not eligible — the post is open only to officers of the Central Government, State/UT Governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or Autonomous Organisations. The period of deputation is 5 years (relievable for a minimum of 3 years).

Vacancy Details

• Post: Deputy Director
• Number of Vacancies: 1 (UIDAI may change this number at any time at its discretion)
• Location: UIDAI Technology Centre, Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Bengaluru - 560 092
• Pay Level: Pay Matrix Level-11 of the 7th CPC (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700)
• Mode: Deputation on Foreign Service terms

Who Can Apply?

Essential Eligibility

You must be an officer from the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR meet ONE of the service conditions below:

• 3 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500), OR
• 5 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level 9 (Rs. 53,100 - Rs. 1,67,800), OR
• 6 years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level 8 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100)

OR officers from State/UT Government, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or an Autonomous Organisation holding regular post in corresponding grades with requisite experience are also eligible.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience of work in Administration / Legal / Establishment / Human Resource / Finance / Accounts / Budgeting / Vigilance / Procurement / Planning & Policy / Project Implementation & Monitoring / E-Governance, etc.
• Basic skills of working in a computerised office environment.

Other Conditions

• Only officers who have completed at least 5 years of government service may apply.
• Officers holding analogous posts in the parent organisation may be preferred.
• Minimum residual service of 3 years must be available as on the closing date of the application.
• Private candidates are not eligible.
• Once an application is submitted, the candidate may not withdraw their candidature subsequently.

Age Limit

• You should be below 56 years of age as on the closing date for the application (16 June 2026).
• Minimum residual service of 3 years must be left as on the closing date.

Salary

• Pay Matrix Level-11 (7th CPC): Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month
• Salary, allowances, joining time and medical benefits will be governed by the UIDAI (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Regulations, 2020 and UIDAI (Salary, Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2020.
• Leave will be regulated by the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972.
• Deputation terms will follow DoPT Office Memorandum No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17.06.2010 and other DoPT orders issued from time to time.
• You can continue with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or avail UIDAI's Medical Reimbursement Scheme.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the circular for this deputation post.

Selection Process

Selection is done through the following steps:

1. Screening of Applications: Only applications received through proper channel along with cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, and supporting documents will be considered.
2. Eligibility Verification: The cadre controlling authority must certify integrity, no pending vigilance cases, and provide details of penalties (if any) imposed during the last 10 years.
3. Document Verification: Submission of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested.
4. Final Selection: Based on suitability and merit; UIDAI reserves the right to withdraw the circular at any time.

How to Apply

1. Eligible and interested individuals must apply through proper channel in the form set out in Annex I of the circular.
2. Attach a Certificate from the forwarding officer in the form set out in Annex II.
3. Obtain cadre clearance from the cadre controlling authority.
4. Attach copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, duly attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India.
5. The complete application along with documents must be forwarded to: Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Technology Centre, Bengaluru - 560 092.
6. The complete application must reach UIDAI on or before 16 June 2026. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 June 2026
• Mode of Application: Offline / through proper channel

• Handle administrative, finance, HR or legal matters at the UIDAI Technology Centre, Bengaluru
• Lead policy planning, project monitoring and e-Governance initiatives related to Aadhaar services
• Manage establishment, vigilance, procurement and budgeting workflows at the centre
• Coordinate with UIDAI Head Office and other government departments on operational matters
• Supervise junior officers and staff engaged in technology and authentication operations
• Prepare reports, briefs and policy notes for senior management
• Implement DoPT and UIDAI rules on personnel, salary, leave and service conditions
• Ensure timely compliance with audit, vigilance and statutory reporting requirements