ADA Recruitment 2025: Multiple Vacancies for Project Scientist & Programme-Based Manpower

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence (DRDO), has announced two major recruitment drives for the year 2025. ADA is the premier agency responsible for designing and developing India’s frontline fighter aircraft, including the Tejas LCA, LCA Mark-II, and the futuristic Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

These recruitments offer opportunities for both experienced engineering professionals and administrative/technical support staff to contribute to India’s cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects.

???? Recruitment 1: High-Paying Project Scientist Posts

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Contract Tenure: Initial appointment for THREE years, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

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1. Project Scientist 'E' (Mechanical Engineering)

• Essential: First-Class BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: 10–15 years in Landing Gear Systems for military aircraft.

2. Project Scientist 'D' (Civil & Electrical)

• Civil: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engg. with 7–10 years in infrastructure project management.

• Electrical/Electronics: BE/B.Tech in relevant field with 7–10 years in E-tendering, project estimation, and site safety.

3. Project Scientist 'C' (Civil & Electrical)

• Civil: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engg. with 3–7 years experience.

• Electrical/Electronics: BE/B.Tech with 3–7 years in relevant areas.

Recruitment 2: Programme-Based Manpower on Limited Tenure Contract

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Vacancy Details for Administrative & Technical Support Posts

Note: Reservation applies as per GoI norms for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories.

Essential Qualifications for Support Posts

• Administrative Posts (PAA, PSAA, PAO):
  Bachelor’s degree (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BCA or equivalent). Experience required: 3 to 10 years in Admin/Finance/Material Management.

• Technical Posts (PTA, PSTA):
  3-year Engineering Diploma or B.Sc/BCA from AICTE-approved institute. Experience required: 3 to 7 years in relevant technical domains.

Desirable skills: MS Office for admin roles; C/C++/Java for technical roles.

Selection Process Overview

For Project Scientist Posts:

1. Administrative Screening

2. Technical Screening (Bio-data based)

3. Preliminary Online Interview (if required)

4. Final Personal Interview – 100% weightage, min. 70% marks for UR.

For Programme-Based Manpower Posts:

• Typing Test: 30 w.p.m. (9000 KDPH) on computer.

• Interview: Min. 70% for UR, 60% for reserved categories.

General Instructions & Key Points

• Application Mode: Online only via www.ada.gov.in.

• Crucial Dates:

  • Project Scientists: 19 January 2026 (4:00 PM)

  • Programme-Based Manpower: 29 January 2026 (4:00 PM)

• Experience: Must be post-qualification, full-time. Part-time/trainee roles not counted.

• Documents: All certificates (DOB, qualification, experience, salary slips, caste, disability) must be self-attested, legible, and under 500 KB each.

• Government/PSU Employees: Must submit CCA declaration and inform employer in writing.

• No TA/DA for any selection stage.

• Annual Increment: 7% on gross salary after one year (for programme-based posts).

• Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Contact Information

For queries related to either recruitment:

• Phone: 080-2508 7002

• Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

• Official Website: www.ada.gov.in

Interested candidates should read the official notifications carefully, verify eligibility, and apply online before the deadline. Regular updates will be available only on the ADA website.

This combined summary is based on official ADA advertisements. For complete details, refer to the original notifications on ada.gov.in.

Best of luck!