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Aeronautical Development Agency Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online

ADA is a Society and an Autonomous Organization under the Department of Defence Research & Development (R&D), Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India, entrusted with the design & development of both the Air Force and Naval versions of Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), LCA AF Mark-II,Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and other advanced technology developmental projects of Government of India. ADA offers a challenging and excellent working environment and it has advanced and sophisticated facilities for Aircraft Design activities providing excellent growth potential.

ADA invites applications from Indian Citizens for the following post(s) of Project Scientists on Programme based limited tenure contract appointment for an initial period of THREE years and extendable as per rules based on performance and requirement of the project/programme.

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ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Post Details

Item No.Post NameDisciplineNo. of VacanciesQualification & ExperiencePay Scale
01Project Scientist ‘E’Mechanical Engineering01 (UR)Qualification: First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology.
Desirable: Master’s Degree / Ph.D.

Experience: 10–15 years in landing gear system design, development, qualification testing, military aircraft standards, CAD/PLM tools and project management.		₹ 2,01,794/-
(Per Month)
02Project ScientistCivil Engineering02 (UR)Qualification: First-Class Bachelor’s Degree (Civil).
Desirable: Master’s Degree / Ph.D.

Experience: 7–10 years in SOC, DPR, AutoCAD/ARES, 3Ds Max/SketchUp, estimation, QS, BBS, RA bills, DEFPROC & GeM.		As per ADA norms
03Project ScientistElectrical / Electronics01 (UR)Qualification: First-Class Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical / Electronics).
Desirable: Master’s Degree / Ph.D.

Experience: 7–10 years in e-Tendering / GeM, estimation, bill scrutiny, site supervision, labour laws and safety management.		As per ADA norms
04Project Scientist ‘C’Civil Engineering02 (UR)Qualification: First-Class Bachelor’s Degree (Civil).
Desirable: Master’s Degree / Ph.D.

Experience: 3–7 years in SOC, DPR, AutoCAD, estimation, QS, BBS, RA bills, DEFPROC & GeM portals.		₹ 1,08,073/-
(Per Month)
05Project Scientist ‘C’Electrical & Electronics01 (UR)Qualification: First-Class Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical).
Desirable: Master’s Degree / Ph.D.

Experience: 3–7 years in e-Tendering / GeM, estimation, bill scrutiny, site supervision, labour laws and safety management.		₹ 1,08,073/-
(Per Month)

ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - How To Apply

The date for determining the eligibility of all the candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed closing date.ie., 19th January 2026 (16:00 hrs)

  • Candidates are required to first register online at the ADA website (www.ada.gov.in) before closing date to avoid last minute network congestion.
  • On successful registration, the candidates may apply or fill the application form online separately for each post.
  • Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number or email as vital information regarding their shortlisting or selection status will be intimated through email/SMS.
  • Applicants are advised to fill in or upload documents for all their particulars carefully in the online application. No correction in the data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once their application is finally submitted or locked.
  • The candidates will have to produce all requisite certificates / related documents in Original verification at the time of interview if and when called for.
  • Candidates are also advised to retain a printout/copy of the online application (pdf format) after submission.
  • Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Age Limit & Salary

Age Limit(as on closing date of advertisement)

  • For Project Scientist ‘E’: not exceeding 50 years.
  • For Project Scientist ‘D’: not exceeding 45 years
  • For Project Scientist ‘C’: not exceeding 40 years

Note: Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years including age relaxation applicable as per Govt Rules (For more details click here )

Salary per month

  • For Project Scientist ‘E’: Rs. 2,01,794/
  • For Project Scientist ‘D’: Rs. 1,24,612/-
  • For Project Scientist ‘C’: Rs. 1,08,073/-

For more details check here

ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - General Conditions

  1. In case, the number of applications are high, the Screening Committee may adopt additional/higher criteria for shortlisting. The shortlisted applicants will be called for the selection process additional and subsequent stage(s), as applicable, on qualifying the same as per decision of the Committee.
  2. For expeditious completion of the selection process, all communications in connection with the selection process will be undertaken only through electronic media and by way of announcements on ADA website. ADA reserves the right to fill or not fill any or all the posts advertised. ADA reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates at any stage of the selection process to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The shortlisted candidates for the final Interview will be placed on the ADA website.
  3. Addendum/Corrigendum, if any, with respect to this advertisement and/or related to the recruitment process will be uploaded in the ADA website only. No other means of communication will be used for the same. Therefore, candidates are advised to periodically visit ADA website for updates, if any.
  4. Calling a candidate for interview conveys no assurance whatsoever that he/she will be recommended or selected or his/her conditions specified in the application will be accepted.
  5. ADA may verify the antecedents and documents submitted by a candidate during the tenure of his/her service. In case, it is detected that the documents submitted by the candidate are fake or the candidate has a clandestine antecedents/background and has suppressed any information, then his/her service shall be terminated and legal action may also be initiated against such candidates.
  6. Candidates will be shortlisted for the selection process on the basis of the information furnished by them in their online application. They must ensure that such information is true. If at any subsequent stage or at the time of interview, any information given by them or any claim made by them in their online application is found to be false, their candidature will be liable to be rejected.
  7. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of appointment letter, ADA reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to candidates.
  8. Mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee that applicants will be called for the selection process.
  9. ADA reserves the right to not fill up the posts, cancel the advertisement in whole or in part without assigning any reason and its decision in this regard will be final and binding. ADA also reserves the right to extend the closing date of receipt of applications.
  10. In case of any disputes/ambiguity arising out of the recruitment, the decision of ADA shall be final. Legal disputes, if any, regarding the above will be restricted within the jurisdiction of Bangalore only.
  11. The candidates applying for the posts should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility conditions for the Their admission to any stage of the selection process will be purely provisional subject to confirmation that they satisfy the eligibility conditions. Mere issue of call letter to the candidate will not imply that her/his candidature has been found eligible.
  12. No TA will be paid for attending any stages of the selection process.
  13. Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification of candidature.
  14. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from candidates regarding conduct and result of selection process and reasons for not being called for selection process.

ADA Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Form Format

  1. Format for PWB.
  2. Format for EWS.
  3. Format for OBC.
  4. Format for SC-ST.
  5. Format for CCA.