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  • Updated February 27, 2026 10:28 AM
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  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the DRDO Various Posts Recruitment 2026 Notification (Deputation/Absorption Basis) on 12 February 2026 at its official website https://www.drdo.gov.in.
  • As per the official circular (Advt No. DOP/AA1/68080/Depu/Cir), a total of 188 vacancies have been notified for posts such as Joint Director (Administration/Accounts), Addl CCE, Sr. Accounts Officer Grade-II, Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, and Private Secretary under the Ministry of Defence.
  • The application process has already commenced from 12 February 2026, and eligible officers must submit their applications through proper channel within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
  • Interested and eligible candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official DRDO Notification PDF to verify eligibility criteria, service requirements, experience, pay level, and deputation conditions before forwarding their applications. The direct link to download the official notification and visit the DRDO website is provided below in this article.
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DRDO Various Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview (Deputation / Absorption)

Company NameDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
Post NameAccounts Officer, Private Secretary and Other Posts on Deputation Basis
No of Posts188
Advt NoDOP/AA1/68080/Depu/Cir
SalaryPay Level 07 to 13 (as per 7th CPC)
QualificationAny Graduate, Any Bachelors Degree, B.Arch, B.Tech/B.E
Age LimitNot exceeding 56 years as on closing date
Start Date for Apply12 Feb 2026
Last Date for ApplyWithin 45 days from publication in Employment News
Official Websitehttps://www.drdo.gov.in

DRDO Various Posts Vacancy 2026 Details (Deputation / Absorption)

Post NamePay LevelNo. of Posts
Joint Director (Administration)1304
Joint Director (Accounts)1301
Addl CCE1301
Sr. Accounts Officer Grade – II1001
Administrative Officer0746
Stores Officer0734
Accounts Officer0716
Private Secretary0785
  • Applications from eligible candidates are invited for filling up the following posts in DRDO with All India Service Liability on deputation/absorption basis

Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Various Posts 2026 (Deputation / Absorption)

  • Joint Director (Administration) Level-13: Officers of Central/State/UT Govt holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-12 + Degree + 12 years experience in administration/establishment/accounts.
  • Joint Director (Accounts) Level-13: Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-12 + Bachelor Degree + 10 years experience in Accounts/Finance/Budgeting.
  • Addl CCE Level-13: Civilian Officers of organised Engineering Services or equivalent holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-12 + Bachelor Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Architecture + 10 years experience in civil works/project execution/estate management.
  • Sr. Accounts Officer Grade-II Level-10: Officers holding analogous post or 2 years in Level-9 or 4 years in Level-8 + Bachelor Degree + 3 years experience in Accounts/Finance/Budgeting.
  • Administrative Officer Level-07: Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-6 + Bachelor Degree + 2 years experience in Accounts/Administration/Establishment.
  • Stores Officer Level-07: Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-6 + Bachelor Degree + 3 years experience in store keeping/stores accounts.
  • Accounts Officer Level-07: Officers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-6 + Degree + Pass in Subordinate Accounts Service or equivalent training + 3 years experience in cash/accounts/budget.
  • Private Secretary Level-07: Stenographers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level-6.

Salary/Stipend for DRDO Various Posts 2026 (Deputation / Absorption)

  • Joint Director (Administration): Pay Level-13
  • Joint Director (Accounts): Pay Level-13
  • Addl CCE: Pay Level-13
  • Sr. Accounts Officer Grade-II: Pay Level-10
  • Administrative Officer: Pay Level-07
  • Stores Officer: Pay Level-07
  • Accounts Officer: Pay Level-07
  • Private Secretary: Pay Level-07

Age Limit for DRDO Various Posts 2026

  • Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Important Dates

Date of Circular12/02/2026
Last Date for Receipt of ApplicationWithin 45 days from the date of circulation/publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar

Selection Process for DRDO Various Posts 2026

  • Applications received through proper channel only.
  • Scrutiny of applications by the concerned authority.
  • Selection on deputation/absorption basis as per eligibility.

General Information/Instructions

  • Number of vacancies may increase or decrease due to administrative reasons.
  • Selected officers appointed under normal terms and conditions of Govt of India.
  • Applications must be forwarded through proper channel with Cadre Controlling Authority counter-signature.
  • Photocopies of APARs for last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24) duly attested must be enclosed.
  • Incomplete applications, applications without proper channel or without attested APARs will be rejected.
  • Maximum age limit for deputation not to exceed 56 years.
  • Period of deputation ordinarily not to exceed 3 years.
  • Departmental officers in feeder category not eligible for deputation.

How to Apply for DRDO Various Posts 2026

  • Application in prescribed proforma (Annexure-III) duly counter-signed by Cadre Controlling Authority.
  • Forward along with photocopies of complete and up-to-date APARs for last 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24) attested by officer not below Under Secretary rank.
  • Send to: Deputy Director, Directorate of Personnel (Pers-AA1), Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi - 110105.
  • Within 45 days from publication in Employment News.
  • Applications not through proper channel or incomplete will not be considered.

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Q2. How many total vacancies are announced in DRDO Deputation Recruitment 2026?

  • Total 188 vacancies: Joint Director (Administration)-04, Joint Director (Accounts)-01, Addl CCE-01, Sr. Accounts Officer Gr-II-01, Administrative Officer-46, Stores Officer-34, Accounts Officer-16, Private Secretary-85.

Q4. Is there any application fee for DRDO Deputation Recruitment 2026?

  • No application fee is mentioned. Applications are to be forwarded through proper channel without any fee.

Q5. What is the maximum age limit for DRDO deputation posts?

  • Maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.
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