DRDO Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence has released a circular for filling up various posts on deputation/absorption basis with All India Service Liability. Applications are invited from eligible officers of Central/State Governments and Union Territories. The notification was issued on 12 February 2026 and applications must be submitted within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation / Absorption |
| Total Vacancy | 188 |
| Starting Date of Application | 25 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 25 March 2026 |
| Maximum Age Limit | Not exceeding 56 Years |
| Joint Director (Administration) | Degree from a recognized university with 12 years experience in administration/establishment/accounts. Officers holding analogous post or with 5 years service in Level-12. |
| Joint Director (Accounts) | Bachelor degree with 10 years experience in Accounts, Finance & Budgeting. Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-12. |
| Additional Chief Construction Engineer | Bachelor Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture with 10 years experience in planning/execution of civil works or estate management. |
| Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II | Bachelor degree with 3 years experience in Accounts/Finance/Budgeting. Officers holding analogous post or required service in Level-8/9. |
| Administrative Officer | Bachelor degree with 2 years experience in Accounts/Administration/Establishment matters. Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-6. |
| Stores Officer | Bachelor degree with 3 years experience in store keeping and maintaining stores accounts in Government/PSU/University/Recognized Institution. |
| Accounts Officer | Degree from recognized university with SAS pass or equivalent and minimum 3 years experience in cash/accounts/budget work. |
| Private Secretary | Officers holding analogous Stenographer post or 5 years service in Level-6 Stenographer grade. |
| Written Examination | No written examination. |
| Selection Mode | Selection will be made on deputation/absorption basis after scrutiny of applications and APAR records. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Joint Director (Administration) | 4 |
| Joint Director (Accounts) | 1 |
| Additional Chief Construction Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II | 1 |
| Administrative Officer | 46 |
| Stores Officer | 34 |
| Accounts Officer | 16 |
| Private Secretary | 85 |
| Shortlisting of Applications | Applications will be scrutinized based on eligibility conditions and service records. |
| Verification | APARs for last five years (2019-20 to 2023-24) duly attested are required. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be made as per Government of India deputation rules and approval of competent authority. |
| Application Submission Address | Deputy Director, Dte of Personnel (Pers-AA1), Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110105. |
| Post | Pay Level |
| Joint Director (Administration) | Level 13 |
| Joint Director (Accounts) | Level 13 |
| Additional Chief Construction Engineer | Level 13 |
| Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II | Level 10 |
| Administrative Officer | Level 7 |
| Stores Officer | Level 7 |
| Accounts Officer | Level 7 |
| Private Secretary | Level 7 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the mode of recruitment? | Recruitment is on deputation/absorption basis. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | Maximum age should not exceed 56 years as on closing date. |
| How many total vacancies are announced? | Total 188 vacancies are announced. |
| Is there any written exam? | No written examination is specified. |
| What is the last date to apply? | Applications must be submitted within 45 days from publication in Employment News. |
