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Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of Defence, Government of India

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of Defence, invites applications from retired officials for 2 posts of Consultant (Advt No. ADA:CR 09/26) — Consultant (Technical), Naval Combat Aircraft at SBTF, Goa, and Consultant (Non-Technical), Finance and Accounts at ADA Headquarters, Bangalore. Applications by email close on 23 November 2026. No application fee is prescribed in the advertisement.

Total posts
2
Last date
23 Nov 2026
Age limit
18–63 yrs
Location
Karnataka

01Important dates

Last Date to Apply
23 Nov 2026

03Age limit

—–63years

As on 23 Nov 2026

Maximum 63 years as on the closing date of application, 23 November 2026. No minimum age is stated.

04How to Apply

  1. 01Prepare your biodata in the prescribed format given in Appendix-II of the advertisement, with copies of the required documents.
  2. 02Send the biodata by email to adminhr-ada@gov.in on or before 23 November 2026. There is no online application form for this advertisement.
  3. 03Shortlisted candidates are intimated the interview date and time by mail. Report at the Aeronautical Development Agency, Vibhuthipura, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore, at 9:00 AM for the interview. No TA or DA is paid.

Vacancy details

2 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Consultant (Technical) – Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project)Retired official from Central/State Government, Autonomous Body, PSU or Government R and D organisation; minimum Pay Level 11/12 at the time of retirement. Minimum 15 days' gap between retirement and appointment as Consultant.1
Consultant (Non-Technical) – Finance & AccountsRetired official from Central/State Government, Autonomous Body, PSU or Government R and D organisation; minimum Pay Level 10/11 at the time of retirement. Minimum 15 days' gap between retirement and appointment as Consultant.1

Full details

About this recruitment

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has advertised 2 posts of Consultant (Advt No. ADA:CR 09/26, dated 12 November 2026). The posts are open only to retired officials. One post is Consultant (Technical) for the Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project) at SBTF, Goa, and the other is Consultant (Non-Technical) for Finance and Accounts at ADA Headquarters, Bangalore. Details of the terms of reference for each post are in Annexure-1 and Annexure-2 of the advertisement.

Vacancy

Two consultant posts: Consultant (Technical) — Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project), place of posting SBTF, Goa — 1 post; and Consultant (Non-Technical) — Finance and Accounts, place of posting ADA Headquarters, Bangalore — 1 post.

Who can apply

Retired officials from Central Government, State Government and their Autonomous Bodies, PSU(s) and Government R and D organisations with considerable experience of functioning in State or Central Government offices, Ministries or Departments. There must be a minimum gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment as Consultant. Experience of having worked with ADA or DRDO gets preference. The maximum age is 63 years as on the closing date of application, 23 November 2026. No minimum age is stated.

Pay

No fixed monthly pay figure is stated in the advertisement. A fixed monthly consolidated remuneration is admissible based on the last pay drawn in the pay level or pay scale at the time of retirement, plus a fixed monthly conveyance allowance. There is no annual increment, and no DA, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CHSS or medical reimbursement is admissible.

Fee

No application fee is prescribed in the advertisement. No fee is charged for any category.

Selection

Selection is by interview at ADA, Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates are intimated the interview date and time by mail. Reporting time is 9:00 AM and the venue is the Aeronautical Development Agency, Vibhuthipura, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037. No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview.

How to apply

There is no online application form for this advertisement. Candidates must send their biodata in the prescribed format (Appendix-II), with copies of documents, by email to adminhr-ada@gov.in on or before 23 November 2026.

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Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) Consultant Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts: FAQs

What is the last date to apply for the ADA Consultant posts?

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23 November 2026. Biodata in the prescribed format (Appendix-II), with copies of documents, must reach ADA by email on or before that date.

Who can apply for the ADA Consultant posts?

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Retired officials from Central Government, State Government and their Autonomous Bodies, PSU(s) and Government R and D organisations with considerable experience of functioning in State or Central Government offices, Ministries or Departments. There must be a minimum gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment as Consultant. Experience of having worked with ADA or DRDO gets preference. The maximum age is 63 years as on 23 November 2026.

What is the pay for ADA Consultant?

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No fixed monthly pay figure is stated in the advertisement. A fixed monthly consolidated remuneration is admissible based on the last pay drawn in the pay level or pay scale at the time of retirement, plus a fixed monthly conveyance allowance.

What is the application fee?

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No application fee is prescribed in the advertisement. No fee is charged for any category.

Is there an online application form for ADA Consultant?

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No. There is no online form. Candidates must send their biodata in the prescribed format (Appendix-II), with copies of documents, by email to adminhr-ada@gov.in on or before 23 November 2026.

How many ADA Consultant posts are there and where are they posted?

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Consultant (Technical) — Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project) — 1 post, place of posting SBTF, Goa; and Consultant (Non-Technical) — Finance and Accounts — 1 post, place of posting ADA Headquarters, Bangalore.

How are ADA Consultants selected?

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Selection is by interview at ADA, Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates are intimated the interview date and time by mail. Reporting time is 9:00 AM. No TA or DA is paid for attending the interview.

Where do these details come from?

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The official advertisement ADA:CR 09/26 dated 12 November 2026 on the ADA website, ada.gov.in.

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