ADA Project Assistant-I Recruitment 2026 — 111 Posts, Apply by 13 Aug (All India)

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a society under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released ADA Project Assistant-I Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. ADV-138/2026 for 111 tentative posts across various engineering disciplines. This is a sarkari naukri opportunity for engineering graduates seeking to work on India's indigenous aeronautical development programmes, including the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft projects. Candidates holding First Class in the relevant qualification are eligible to apply. Selected Project Assistants will support ongoing aeronautical research, design and development projects at ADA under scientists and engineers working on national defence aviation programmes. The engagement for ADA Project Assistant-I 2026 is on a tenure basis, initially for 2 years and extendable up to 4 years based on performance and project requirement. Candidates receive a consolidated monthly stipend along with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge aerospace research. The ADA Project Assistant-I 2026 online application is available at ada.gov.in. The last date to apply is 13 August 2026. Candidates must read the complete official ADA notification PDF (Advt No. ADV-138/2026) before applying, and ensure they meet the age limit of 28 years (with applicable relaxation) as of the closing date.

• First Class in the relevant engineering discipline (Bachelor's/Master's degree as applicable to the post)
• Engagement is on a tenure basis, initially for 2 years, extendable up to 4 years based on performance

• Maximum 28 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL as per Government of India rules

• First Class in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university
• Age not exceeding 28 years as on closing date; relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL as per GoI rules
• Engagement is tenure-based, 2 years initially, extendable to 4 years
• Candidates must be Indian nationals

• Fee details as per official ADA notification — refer to Advt No. ADV-138/2026 for category-wise breakup

• Consolidated monthly stipend as per ADA Project Assistant-I norms — refer to official notification for exact figure

1. Visit ada.gov.in — official website of the Aeronautical Development Agency
2. Locate the Careers/Recruitment section and find Advt No. ADV-138/2026 — Project Assistant-I
3. Register with your active email ID and mobile number
4. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and other required details accurately
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature and educational certificates as per specified format
6. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application before 13 August 2026
8. Download the application confirmation receipt
9. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference
10. Keep original certificates ready for document verification if shortlisted