ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025-26: Apply Online for 5 Project Scientist Posts

Age Details

• Maximum age limits (as of 19-01-2026): E up to 50 years, D up to 45 years, C up to 40 years. Relaxations as per Government rules, up to a total of 56 years including applicable relaxations.

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

• At least a First-Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.

Posts and Experience (essential)

• Project Scientist ‘E’ (Mechanical Engineering): 10-15 years in design, development, and qualification testing of landing gear systems for military aircraft.
• Project Scientist ‘D’ (Civil Engineering): 7-10 years in SOC/DPR preparation, AutoCAD/3ds Max/SketchUp drafting, quantity surveying, tendering on Defproc/GeM portals.
• Project Scientist ‘D’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering): 7-10 years in e-tendering/GeM, estimation of works, bill scrutiny, supervision, and safety management.
• Project Scientist ‘C’ (Civil Engineering): 3-7 years in similar areas as Project Scientist ‘D’ Civil.
• Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering): 3-7 years in similar areas as Project Scientist ‘D’ Electrical.

Higher qualifications (Master’s or PhD) are desirable and may be weighted (1 year for PG, 3 years for PhD).

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 19-12-2025
• Closing Date for Online Application Submission: 19-01-2026 (1600 hrs)

Application Fees

• Fees information is not provided in the notice. If applicable, follow the official notification for fee details.

General Instructions

• Only Indian nationals may apply.
• Experience is counted after the required qualification.
• Engagement is for an initial period of three years and may be extended based on performance and project requirements.
• Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
• No TA/DA will be paid for any stage of the selection process.
• Candidates must upload documents for all particulars and retain a copy of the submitted application for verification.