🚀 ADA Recruitment 2025: Join India’s Premier Aeronautical Development Agency
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced its recruitment drive for 2025. ADA is seeking dynamic and skilled individuals for project/programme based manpower. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects like the Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), LCA Mark-II, and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). A total of 23 vacancies are available for various positions including Project Admin Assistant (PAA), Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA), Project Admin Officer (PAO), Project Technical Assistant (PTA), and Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA). The application process is online and the deadline for submission is 13th June 2025.
🏢 Organization Details: About Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
- Hiring Body: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
- Total Number of Posts: 23
- Location: Bangalore (Selected candidates will be liable for posting in any of the offices of ADA / work centers of ADA in India, if considered necessary )
📊 Vacancy Breakdown: ADA Recruitment 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies available:
| Sl No. | Name of the Post | Total No. of Posts |
| 1. | Project Admin Assistant (PAA) | 09 |
| 2. | Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) | 06 |
| 3. | Project Admin Officer (PAO) | 04 |
| 4. | Project Technical Assistant (PTA) | 02 |
| 5. | Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) | 02 |
| Total Vacancy | 23 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply for ADA Jobs?
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Educational Qualification & Experience:
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA) (Post Code 1 – Admin/HR/Material Management/Purchase & Stores/ Finance/Vigilance & Security):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Science / Arts / Business Administration / Business Management.
- Desirable: Certificate course in Computer skills (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-Mail, Internet).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Administration / Human Resources / Material Management / Purchase & Stores/ Finance & Accounts / Vigilance & Security.
- Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) (Post Code 2 – Admin/HR/Material Management/Purchase & Stores/ Finance/Vigilance & Security):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Science / Arts / Business Administration / Business Management.
- Desirable: Certificate course in Computer skills.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years in Administration / Human Resources / Material Management / Purchase & Stores Management / Finance & Accounts/Vigilance & Security.
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA) (Post Code 3 – Catering/Canteen Management):
- Essential: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management & Administration / Catering / Culinary Science OR BSc. in Hotel Management and Catering Science OR BBA in Culinary Arts OR Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline Plus Diploma in Hotel Management/Catering / Culinary Science.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in catering/ food service management of a large-scale Canteen / Cafeteria.
- Project Admin Officer (PAO) (Post Code 4 – Catering/Canteen Management):
- Qualification: Same as Post Code 3.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years overall experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity in catering/food service management.
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA) (Post Code 5 – Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture & Services):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Science.
- Desirable: Diploma or Certificate course in Horticulture / Floriculture / Landscaping & Design.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Office facility Maintenance / Horticultural Development / Nursery Management etc.
- Project Admin Officer (PAO) (Post Code 6 – Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture & Services):
- Qualification: Same as Post Code 5.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years overall experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity in the areas mentioned in Post Code 5.
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA) (Post Code 7 – Library Services):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline ALONGWITH Diploma in Library Science OR Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science / Library and Information Science.
- Desirable: Experience up to 3 years in a relevant field.
- Project Admin Officer (PAO) (Post Code 8 – Library Services):
- Qualification: Same as Post Code 7.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years overall experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity in library services.
- Project Admin Officer (PAO) (Post Code 9 – Patent & Legal Services):
- Essential: BSc/B.E/B.Tech PLUS LLB from a recognised University.
- Desirable: Post-Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR / EDIPR).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years overall experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity in Legal affairs / IPR / Patents / Trademarks / Copyrights etc.
- Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) (Post Code 10 – Public Relations (PR)):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations / Corporate Communications / Mass Communication / Journalism OR Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline plus Post-Graduation Degree / Diploma in Public Relations / Corporate Communications / Mass Communication / Journalism.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years in design/editing/print/production of publications, managing print and electronic media, PR activities including Liaison, event management, etc.
- Project Technical Assistant (PTA) (Post Code 11 – Information Technology):
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Information Science / Information Technology / Computer Applications in FIRST CLASS OR B.Sc (Physics) / B.Sc (Mathematics) in FIRST CLASS WITH PG Diploma in Computer Applications (at least 1-year duration).
- Desirable: Post qualification experience in areas like Windows/Linux System Admin, LAN/WAN Networks, Backup/Restoration, SAP ABAP, Database/Web Application Server Admin, IT Security, .NET/JAVA development, SQL Server Admin.
- Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) (Post Code 12 – Information Technology):
- Essential: Same as PTA (Post Code 11).
- Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in areas like Windows/Linux System Admin, LAN/WAN Networks, Backup/Restoration, SAP ABAP, Database/Web Application Server Admin.
- Desirable: Knowledge of IT security, .NET/JAVA development, SQL Server Admin.
Age Limit (as on closing date of advertisement – 13th June 2025 ):
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA): 35 years
- Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA): 45 years
- Project Admin Officer (PAO): 50 years
- Project Technical Assistant (PTA): 35 Years
- Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA): 45 Years
- Note: Maximum age including all age relaxations shall not exceed 56 years as on closing date of the advertisement. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates only if the vacancy is reserved for that category. PwBD candidates are eligible for age relaxation irrespective of whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified as suitable. Ex-Servicemen will also be provided age relaxation as per rules.
🗓️ Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar!
- Advertisement Reference No.: ADA: ADV-132:2025
- Notification Date: 12/05/2025
- Opening Date for Registration/Submission of Application on ADA Website: 15th May 2025
- Closing Date & Time of Submission of Application on ADA Website: 13th June 2025 (1700 Hrs)
- Crucial Date of Eligibility: 13th June 2025
- Tentative Date of Document Verification /Skill/Written Test: Will be announced on ADA Website
💰 Salary & Benefits: What’s in Store for You?
Selected candidates will receive an attractive monthly consolidated remuneration.
| Name of the Post | Gross Salary per month (Rs.) |
| Project Admin Assistant (PAA) | 35,220/- |
| Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) | 47,496/- |
| Project Admin Officer (PAO) | 59,276/- |
| Project Technical Assistant (PTA) | 35,220/- |
| Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) | 50,224/- |
Other Perquisites:
- Medical Insurance: The individual and their dependents should be covered in a Group Medical Insurance Scheme. The individual has to purchase and submit the medical insurance from any authorized insurance provider with an annual premium of not less than Rs. 15,000/- within one month of joining ADA.
- Leave: 10 days of Casual Leave and 30 days of Annual Leave in a calendar year. Maternity Leave as per GoI instructions.
- Travel Entitlements: TA and DA as applicable to ADA regular employees while on official duty.
- Annual Increment: 7% on consolidated pay.
- Group Insurance: Admitted to the Group Insurance under OYRGTA scheme of LIC as available for ADA employees.
- Gratuity: Payable as per provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972.
- Allowances/Benefits: No Dearness Allowance, Govt accommodation, medical reimbursement, telephone/broadband reimbursement etc.
- Duration of Contract: Initially for 05 years, extendable based on performance and project/programme requirement.
📝 Selection Process: How You’ll Get Selected
The selection process varies based on the post code and area of application:
| Post & Area of work | Level-1 Skill test (Typewriting in English on computer keyboard) | Level-2 Written Test | Level-3 Personal Interview |
| PAA, PSAA (Admin / HR/ Secretarial / Material Management/ Finance / Vigilance & Security) Post Code – 01,02 | Yes | Yes | Not Applicable (PAA), Yes (PSAA) |
| PAA (Catering/ Canteen Management) Post Code – 03 | Not Applicable | Yes | Not Applicable |
| PAO (Catering/ Canteen Management) Post Code – 04 | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
| PAA (Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture & Services) Post Code – 05 | Not Applicable | Yes | Not Applicable |
| PAO (Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture & Services) Post Code – 06 | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
| PAA (Library Services) Post Code – 07 | Not Applicable | Yes | Not Applicable |
| PAO (Library Services) Post Code – 08 | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
| PAO (Patent & Legal Services) Post Code – 09 | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
| PSAA (Patent & Legal Services) Post Code – 10 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pta (Information Technology) Post Code – 11 | Not Applicable | Yes | Not Applicable |
| PSTA (Information Technology) Post Code – 12 | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes |
- Candidates need to qualify in each level of the test applicable to their post.
- To be eligible for an interview (if applicable), candidates must qualify in the written test.
- Skill Test Norms (Post Code 1, 2 & 10): English Typewriting on computer keyboard @ 30 w.p.m (9000 KDPH).
- Syllabus for Written Test: Details for different posts are provided in the official notification (Para 6.1, 6.2, 6.3). Generally, it includes General English, General Knowledge/Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Domain/Area specific questions.
✍️ How to Apply for ADA Recruitment 2025: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the ADA official website.
- Navigate to Recruitment: Find the recruitment section and click on the link for “ADV-132”.
- Register: First, register your basic details to create a login.
- Login and Fill Application: Log in using your Post applied, Email-ID & password. Fill in the online application form with details regarding personal info, educational qualification, skills, work experience, etc., across six levels.
- Save Details: Click the ‘save’ option after entering details in each level.
- Save Draft: After filling details from level-1 to level-5, click ‘Save Draft & Exit’ before final submission.
- Preview and Submit: Preview your application to ensure all details are correct. Then click ‘Final Submit & Lock’.
- Upload Documents: After successful submission, upload scanned copies of:
- Colour photo (110W x 140H px, JPG, max 30KB)
- Signature (110W x 140H px, JPG, max 30KB)
- Attested certificates (SSLC for DOB, Diploma, Degree, experience, salary slip etc. – PDF, max 500KB each)
- Caste/PwBD/Ex-servicemen certificate (PDF, max 500KB)
- Application Number: A system-generated unique application number will be allotted upon final submission. Preserve this for future reference.
Important: Apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues. Incomplete applications or applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
💳 Application Fees
No application fees is required to be paid by the candidates.
🔗 Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Online Application Link: Apply Online Here
- Official Website: ada.gov.in
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