DRIF Project Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

IIT Ropar Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) has released the Project Officer Recruitment 2026 for 1 contractual vacancy. Selected candidates require a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Armed Forces, or an equivalent Pay Band 12 and above administrative/managerial role in Civil Organisations, with an MBA or related management qualification desirable. The Project Officer post carries a consolidated pay as per DRIF norms, with selection through CV Shortlisting, an Online Interaction, and an In-person Interaction. Interested candidates must send their complete application via email, clearly mentioning the post applied for in the subject line. The last date for submitting applications is 30 July 2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification PDF at iitrpr.ac.in before applying.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Armed Forces or equivalent Pay Band 12 and above administrative/managerial role in Civil Organisations
• MBA/PGDBM/diploma/certificate in Financial Management desirable

• Maximum 56 years

• Minimum 5 years experience in Armed Forces or equivalent administrative/managerial role
• MBA/PGDBM desirable
• Maximum age 56 years

• No application fee

• Consolidated pay as per DRIF norms (7th CPC pay scale equivalent)

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of service/experience certificates
4. Attach recent passport-size photographs
5. Clearly mention "Project Officer" in the email subject line
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 30 July 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
9. Await CV shortlisting communication from DRIF
10. Attend the online and in-person interaction if shortlisted