The posts are for SBTF, Goa (Consultant (Technical)), ADA Hqrs, Bangalore (Consultant (Non-Technical)). Qualification required: Officers/officials retired from Central Government and its autonomous bodies, PSUs or Govt. R&D organisations, with practical knowledge and experience in the field applied for (as per TOR); effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. The pay is Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration based on last pay drawn at retirement, plus fixed monthly conveyance allowance. Selection is by interview at ADA, Bangalore. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 23 November 2026
- Vacancies: 2, in 2 roles
- How to apply: By email to [email protected]
- Pay: Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration based on last pay drawn at retirement, plus fixed monthly conveyance allowance
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Maximum 63 years for all categories of retired employees (as on closing date of application)
- Places: SBTF, Goa (Consultant (Technical)), ADA Hqrs, Bangalore (Consultant (Non-Technical))
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ADA Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. ADA:CR 09/26 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download ADA notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
Who Can Apply for ADA Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
- Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a strong flair for in-depth examination of own areas of work
Desirable:
- Experience of having worked with ADA/DRDO is accorded preference during selection/appointment
Who Cannot Apply for ADA Recruitment 2026
- Retired government servant without a gap of fifteen (15) days between retirement and appointment as consultant
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration based on the last pay drawn in the pay level/pay scale at retirement, plus a fixed monthly conveyance allowance; details are in the post's Annexure.
- No annual increment or percentage increase during the period of Consultancy
- Fixed monthly conveyance allowance remains unchanged for the term of Consultancy
- No DA, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CHSS or medical reimbursement
- TA/DA for official travel inside the country at the rate of the Grade Pay/Pay level from which retired
How Will ADA Select Candidates?
- Interview at ADA, Bangalore
- Candidates meeting the qualification and eligibility criteria attend interview at ADA, Bangalore
- Interview date and time intimated to shortlisted candidates by mail
- Reporting time 09:00 AM at ADA, Vibhuthipura, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037
- No TA/DA provided for attending the interview
Documents to Enclose
- Biodata in the prescribed format (Appendix-II)
- Copy of documents referred to in the application
- At interview: biodata, original documents and one set of self-attested copies
How to Apply for ADA Recruitment 2026 by Email
- Prepare Biodata in the prescribed format (Proforma of Application, Appendix-II).
- Attach copies of the documents referred to in the application.
- Email it to [email protected] on or before 23rd November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- All communication will be made to the postal address or email ID furnished in the application
- Preference to persons with experience of working with ADA/DRDO
ADA Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Aeronautical Development Agency, Advertisement No. ADA:CR 09/26, dated 12 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
