ADA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 111 Vacancies

ADA Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Notification

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. ADA:ADV-138:2026 dated 03 August 2026 for the engagement of Project Assistant‑I on tenure basis. Meritorious Indian Nationals fulfilling the required qualifications can register online at ada.gov.in up to 13 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Vacancy Overview

ADA invites applications in multiple engineering disciplines. The tentative vacancies are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: First Class in relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
• Acceptable qualifications include:
  • B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score
  • M.E/M.Tech from IIT/NIT
  • B.Sc + M.Sc with valid GATE/NET score
  • B.E/B.Tech with M.E/M.Tech
  • B.E/B.Tech with 2 years relevant experience
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL as per rules).
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible.

Selection Method

• Candidates with higher qualifications (GATE/NET/IIT/NIT PG) – Interview only.
• Other candidates – Written Test followed by Interview.
• Written test syllabus will be same as GATE.
• Negative marking will apply for wrong answers.
• Candidates must carry a scientific calculator for the written test.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Written Test + Interview
• Location: Bangalore
• Tentative Dates: 16 August 2026, 23 August 2026, or 30 August 2026 (final schedule on ADA website).
• Written Test: Based on GATE syllabus, objective type, negative marking.
• Interview: For shortlisted candidates after written test or directly for GATE/NET qualified candidates.

Stipend Details

• B.E/B.Tech (First Class): ₹31,000 per month + HRA as per rules.
• Other Candidates (M.E/M.Tech, GATE/NET qualified, etc.): ₹37,000 per month + HRA as per rules.

Tenure

• Initial engagement: 2 years.
• May be extended for further 2 years (one year at a time) based on performance review.
• Engagement is purely on tenure basis and does not confer any right for absorption or regularization in ADA.

General Conditions & Instructions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Age and qualification will be reckoned as on 13 August 2026 (closing date of registration).
• Candidates must bring duly filled application form with attested copies of certificates and originals for verification.
• Recent passport‑size photograph must be affixed on the application form.
• Government/PSU employees must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
• Original Aadhaar card is mandatory for verification.
• Electronic items (mobile phones, pen drives, smart watches, etc.) are strictly prohibited inside ADA campus.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for attending written test/interview.
• Misrepresentation or misconduct at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.
• Part‑time experience, apprenticeship, or training will not be considered as valid experience.
• Only registered candidates will be permitted to appear for written test/interview.
• Candidates must frequently check the ADA website for updates regarding exam dates and interview schedule.

Application Format

Candidates must bring a duly filled application form in the prescribed format at the time of written test/interview. The application should include:

• Full Name (as per 10th Marksheet)
• Father’s Name
• Gender, Category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC-NCL), Date of Birth, Nationality
• Correspondence & Permanent Address
• Mobile Number & Email ID
• Aadhar Number
• Educational Qualification details (10th onwards) – Subjects, Board/University, Year of Passing, Division/Class, Percentage/CGPA
• Relevant Experience (if any) – Post, Organization, Period of Service, Total Experience
• Details of Valid NET/GATE – Year, Score, Marks, Rank, Registration No., Validity
• Recent passport‑size photograph affixed on the top right corner

Declaration

At the end of the application form, candidates must sign a declaration stating:

“I hereby declare that the above furnished particulars are correct to the best of my knowledge and no information is suppressed. If at any time I am found to have concealed/distorted any information, my Project Assistantship shall be liable to be summarily terminated without any prior notice. I am ready to take up and discharge the duties assigned to me.”

The declaration must be signed with Date, Place, Signature, and Name.