
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore is the nodal agency entrusted with the design and development of Advanced Technology Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas, AMCA, etc.) for the Indian Armed Forces.
Under the ADA Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates holding engineering degrees (B.E./B.Tech) with a valid GATE score or M.E./M.Tech, as well as B.Sc./M.Sc. degree holders with valid GATE/NET scores in relevant streams, can apply online.
📋 ADA Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| 🏢 Organization Name | Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of Defence |
| 📜 Advertisement No. | ADA:ADV-139:2026 |
| 📌 Post Name | Project Assistant-1 |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 111 Posts (Tentative) |
| 🎓 Qualification | BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc/ ME/ M.Tech/ M.Sc |
| 💼 Experience | Freshers/ Experienced |
| 📍 Job Location | Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka |
| 💰 Monthly Stipend | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA as per rules |
| 📅 Application Last Date | 02nd September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.ada.gov.in |
🔢 Discipline-Wise ADA Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
| S.No. | Engineering Discipline | Acceptable Equivalent Branches | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science Engineering | Information Science / Information Technology | 15 |
| 2 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Electronics / Telecommunication / Electronics & Instrumentation | 20 |
| 3 | Aeronautical Engineering | Aerospace | 10 |
| 4 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electrical / Electrical & Instrumentation / Power Electronics | 20 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering | Production / Industrial Production | 43 |
| 6 | Metallurgy Engineering | Material Science | 01 |
| 7 | Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering | 02 |
| Total Vacancies | — | 111 |
🎓 ADA Project Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Discipline-Wise)
- Option A: First-class B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant/equivalent discipline with a valid GATE score.
- Option B: B.E. / B.Tech with M.E. / M.Tech (Both degrees in First Class).
- Option C (For CSE/ECE Streams): First-class B.Sc. + M.Sc. with a valid GATE or NET score.
Age Limit & Relaxations
- Upper Age Limit: 28 Years (as on the closing date: 02nd September 2026).
- Age Relaxation: Relaxations applicable for SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per Government rules.
Tenure Period
- The appointment is initially for two (02) years.
- It can be extended for a further two years (one year at a time) based on satisfactory performance assessed by the Review Committee.
✅ Selection Process For ADA Recruitment 2026
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on the information and credentials provided in the online application form.
- Interview Intimation: Shortlisted candidates will be notified regarding the date and venue of the interview via email.
- Document Verification: Original certificates for DOB, educational qualifications, caste/PwBD, along with original photo ID proof, must be produced at the time of the interview. Candidates working in Govt/PSUs must produce an NOC.
- TA/DA: No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the interview.
📝 How to Apply For ADA Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official portal at www.ada.gov.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment tab for Advt. No. ADA:ADV-139:2026.
- Fill in all mandatory personal, academic, and GATE/NET credentials carefully.
- Ensure CGPA conversion is entered according to your University formula (or default formula $(CGPA/10)\times100$ if unspecified).
- Submit the online form before 02nd September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) and keep a printed copy of the application for future reference.
👉 Apply Online – ADA Recruitment 2026
👉 Download – ADA Notification 2026
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the deadline to apply for ADA Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online applications is 02nd September 2026 at 17:00 hrs.
2. What is the stipend offered for ADA Project Assistant-1?
Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per rules.
3. Is a GATE score mandatory for B.E./B.Tech candidates?
B.E./B.Tech candidates must have a valid GATE score UNLESS they possess an M.E./M.Tech degree with both degrees awarded in First Class.
4. Will this engagement lead to permanent absorption in ADA?
No. The engagement is strictly on a tenure basis and confers no right for absorption or regularization in regular ADA vacancies.
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