The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), operating under the Department of Defense Research & Development (R&D), Ministry of Defense, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Project Scientists. This presents a valuable opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join ADA on a programme-based, limited tenure contract for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project requirements. The recruitment drive includes 105 vacancies for Project Scientist ‘B’ and 32 vacancies for Project Scientist ‘C’ across various engineering disciplines. Applications must be submitted online before the deadline of April 21, 2025.
Organization Details
- Hiring Organization: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
- Parent Body: Department of Defence Research & Development (R&D), Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India
- Total Vacancies: 137 (105 for Project Scientist ‘B’ and 32 for Project Scientist ‘C’)
- Location: Bangalore (Headquarters, with liability to serve anywhere in India)
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Scientist ‘B’ (Total: 105 Vacancies)
| Item No | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Computer Science & Engineering | 26* |
| 02 | Electronics & Communication Engg | 16* |
| 03 | Electrical & Electronics Engg | 15* |
| 04 | Mechanical Engineering | 33* |
| 05 | Metallurgy Engineering | 02 |
| 06 | Aeronautical Engineering | 13* |
(*Reservation for PwBD candidates as per government regulations.)
Project Scientist ‘C’ (Total: 32 Vacancies)
| Item No | Discipline | Vacancies |
| 07 | Computer Science & Engineering | 05 |
| 08 | Electronics & Communication Engg | 06 |
| 09 | Electrical & Electronics Engg | 04 |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineering | 12 |
| 11 | Metallurgy Engineering | 01 |
| 12 | Aeronautical Engineering | 04 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Essential: A First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institution. The degree certificate must be available at the time of application.
- If a university does not specify ‘First Class,’ a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.75 on a 10-point scale, if no conversion formula is provided) will be considered equivalent.
- Desirable (Project Scientist ‘B’): Master’s Degree/Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, a valid GATE score, and up to three years of experience in specified areas.
- Desirable (Project Scientist ‘C’): Master’s Degree/Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
Age Limit (as of April 21, 2025):
- Project Scientist ‘B’: Maximum age of 35 years.
- Project Scientist ‘C’: Maximum age of 40 years.
- Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates. Additional relaxations apply for ex-servicemen and certain government employees as per rules, with an overall maximum age limit of 56 years, including relaxations.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: March 12, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 21, 2025 (up to 4 PM)
- Exam/Interview Date: To be notified via call letter on the official website.
Salary & Benefits
Consolidated Monthly Emoluments:
- Project Scientist ‘B’: ₹90,789/- per month
- Project Scientist ‘C’: ₹1,08,073/- per month
- Annual Increment: 7% on consolidated pay after one year
Additional Benefits:
- Gratuity: Payable as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (minimum five years of service required).
- Travel Allowance: TA/DA applicable for official tours.
- Group Insurance: Enrollment in Group Insurance Scheme (OYRGTA of LIC) with salary deductions.
- Leave Entitlement: 30 days of Annual Leave and 10 days of Casual Leave per year (pro-rata basis), along with maternity leave as per regulations.
- Medical Insurance: Candidates and their dependents must enroll in a Group Medical Insurance Scheme (minimum annual premium ₹15,000).
Note: No Dearness Allowance, government accommodation, or other allowances applicable to regular employees.
Selection Process
- Administrative Screening: Verification of identity, age, educational qualifications, and experience based on the online application.
- Technical Screening: Evaluation of suitability based on experience.
- Shortlisting for Preliminary Online Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications, relevant experience, desirable criteria, and the decision of the Technical Screening Committee.
- Preliminary Online Interview: Conducted to further shortlist candidates.
- Final Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for a final personal interview. Selection is purely based on merit, with minimum qualifying marks of 70% for unreserved candidates and 60% for reserved categories.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be verified before the final selection.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must undergo a medical examination before receiving the appointment offer.
Application Process
- Registration: Candidates must register online at the official ADA website: ada.gov.in.
- Form Submission: After registration, candidates must log in before the deadline (April 21, 2025) to complete the application form.
- Document Upload: Upload all required documents, including a passport-size photograph, signature, proof of date of birth, qualification certificates, experience certificates, caste/disability certificates (if applicable), and a signed CCA declaration (for government employees). Document size limits: max 500KB for certificates, 30KB for photographs/signatures.
- Review & Lock: Carefully review the application and uploaded documents before final submission.
- Final Submission: Lock the application for final submission. Only locked applications will be considered, and no corrections will be allowed afterward.
- Print Copy: Retain a printout or PDF copy of the submitted application.
- Multiple Applications: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications for each.
For more details, visit the official ADA website and refer to the complete recruitment notification.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment