Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence, has published an important recruitment notification (Advertisement Reference No.: ADA: ADV-130) for 137 vacancies for the posts of Project Scientist ‘B’ and Project Scientist ‘C’ in various engineering branches. Candidates will find all the necessary information, including eligibility criteria, age criteria, pay scale, selection process, important dates, application fee, and much more in the notification.
Interested candidates should note that the last date to submit the online application is 21st April 2025 up to 4:00 PM, which is just around the corner. To make the process easier, the official notification PDF and application portal link are provided below for quick access and timely submission.
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) Vacancy Details 2025
Number of Total Vacancies – 137 Posts
- Project Scientist ‘B’ – 105 Posts
- Project Scientist ‘C’ – 32 Posts
Vacancies are distributed among disciplines, including:
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) Recruitment Eligibility Criteria Details 2025
Qualifications –
Candidates must have at least a First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university. Higher qualifications like M.E./M.Tech or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines and valid GATE scores are desirable.
For Project Scientist ‘C’, a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience after obtaining the required qualification is mandatory.
Age Limit –
- Project Scientist ‘B’: Not exceeding 35 years
- Project Scientist ‘C’: Not exceeding 40 years
Age Relaxation –
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: Up to 10 years
- Central Govt. employees and ex-servicemen: As per rules
- Maximum age, including all relaxation, should not exceed 56 years
Salary Details
- Project Scientist ‘B’: ₹90,789 per month (consolidated)
- Project Scientist ‘C’: ₹1,08,073 per month (consolidated)
- Annual increment: 7% after completion of one year
Application Process
- Visit the official ADA website: www.ada.gov.in
- Register yourself to receive a login ID and password
- Fill in the online application form with personal, academic, and professional details
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents
- Review and lock your application for final submission
- Save/print a copy of the submitted application form
Selection Process
- Administrative and Technical Screening of Applications
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and relevant experience
- Preliminary Online Interview
- Final Personal Interview
- Selection will be based on interview marks (Minimum: 70% for UR, 60% for reserved)
Application Fee & Payment Details
There is no mention of any application fee in the official notification, making this a free-of-cost application process.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 21st April 2025 up to 4:00 PM
Important Links
Disclaimer: The above information is provided based on the official ADA notification. Candidates must read the official notification carefully before applying.
FAQs: ADA Vacancy 2025
1. What is the last date to apply for the ADA Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online is 21st April 2025 up to 4:00 PM.
2. What is the salary offered for Project Scientist positions?
₹90,789 for Project Scientist ‘B’ and ₹1,08,073 for Project Scientist ‘C’ per month.
3. Is there any application fee for ADA recruitment?
No, candidates are not required to pay any application fee.
4. Who can apply for these posts?
Indian nationals with a First-Class degree in Engineering/Technology and relevant experience (for Scientist ‘C’ posts).
5. How are candidates selected?
Selection is based on a preliminary online interview followed by a final personal interview.
