The DRDO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Ministry of Defence to fill 188 vacancies on deputation and absorption basis. This recruitment drive is open to eligible officers working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, and recognized institutions. This Government Job opportunity is ideal for experienced officers who want to serve in a reputed defence research organization. The recruitment includes posts like Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, Private Secretary, Senior Accounts Officer, Joint Director (Administration), Joint Director (Accounts), and Additional Chief Construction Engineer. The appointment will be made on deputation basis, normally for a tenure of three years. Selected candidates may be posted in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Leh, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Pune, Delhi and other DRDO establishments across India. Candidates must apply through proper channel with Cadre Controlling Authority approval. The application must include APARs of the last five years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and other supporting documents. The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of application. Officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible to apply for deputation. This DRDO Vacancy 2026 offers attractive Pay Level benefits under the 7th CPC. Senior-level positions such as Joint Director and Additional CCE are in Pay Level 13, while Administrative and Accounts-related positions are in Pay Level 7 and 10. Since DRDO plays a crucial role in Indiaβs defence technology development, working in this organization adds prestige and stability to your career. Candidates looking for long-term Central Government career growth should not miss this opportunity.
Authority - Central Government
Application Mode - Offline
Job Type - Contractual
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Posted On
27 Feb 2026, 03:33 pm
Total Posts
188
Organization
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Notification Date: 12 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 45 days from publication in Employment News
No application fee mentioned in notification
Maximum Age: 56 years
Age relaxation as per Government rules
Bachelorβs Degree from recognized university (for most posts)
Engineering Degree (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Architecture) for Addl CCE
Required service experience in relevant Pay Level
Accounts Service qualification for Accounts Officer post
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joint Director (Administration) | 04 | Degree + 12 yrs admin experience | Level 13 |
| 2 | Joint Director (Accounts) | 01 | Degree + 10 yrs accounts experience | Level 13 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Construction Engineer | 01 | Engineering Degree + 10 yrs experience | Level 13 |
| 4 | Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II | 01 | Degree + 3 yrs accounts experience | Level 10 |
| 5 | Administrative Officer | 46 | Degree + 2 yrs admin/accounts experience | Level 7 |
| 6 | Stores Officer | 34 | Degree + 3 yrs store experience | Level 7 |
| 7 | Accounts Officer | 16 | Degree + Accounts Service pass + 3 yrs experience | Level 7 |
| 8 | Private Secretary | 85 | Stenographer Level-6 with 5 yrs service | Level 7 |
Download prescribed application format (Annexure-III)
Fill application form carefully
Attach photocopies of APARs (last 5 years, 2019β2024)
Get Cadre Controlling Authority counter-signature
Attach Vigilance Clearance & Integrity Certificate
Send complete application to:
Deputy Director, Directorate of Personnel (Pers-AA1)
Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
Application must reach within 45 days of publication
Applications sent directly without proper channel will be rejected.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!

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