DRDO Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released a major recruitment notification for 2026, offering a golden opportunity for eligible government officers. A total of 188 vacancies have been announced for multiple administrative and accounts-related posts under the Ministry of Defence. The recruitment will be conducted on a Deputation/Absorption basis.
According to the official circular (Advt. No. DOP/AA1/68080/Depu/Cir), the vacancies include posts such as Joint Director (Administration/Accounts), Additional CCE, Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II, Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, and Private Secretary.
The application process began on 12 February 2026, and eligible officers must submit their applications through the proper channel within 45 days of publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Candidates are strongly advised to read the official DRDO notification carefully to verify eligibility criteria, experience requirements, pay levels, deputation terms, and service conditions before applying.
Post Details
- Organisation: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence
- Post Name: Accounts Officer, Private Secretary & Other Posts (Deputation Basis)
- Total Vacancies: 188
- Advertisement No.: DOP/AA1/68080/Depu/Cir
- Salary: Pay Level 07 to 13 (7th CPC)
- Qualification: Graduate, Bachelor’s Degree, B.Arch, B.Tech/B.E (as per post)
- Age Limit: Not exceeding 56 years on closing date
- Application Start Date: 12 Feb 2026
- Last Date: Within 45 days from publication in Employment News
- Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
Important Dates
- Date of Circular: 12 February 2026
- Last Date for Application: Within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar
Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
Joint Director (Administration) – Level 13
Officers holding analogous posts or 5 years in Level 12 + Degree + 12 years’ experience in administration/establishment/accounts.Joint Director (Accounts) – Level 13
Analogous post or 5 years in Level 12 + Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years’ experience in accounts/finance/budgeting.Additional CCE – Level 13
Engineering Services officers or equivalent + Degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Architecture + 10 years’ experience.Senior Accounts Officer Grade-II – Level 10
Analogous post or 2 years in Level 9 or 4 years in Level 8 + Degree + 3 years’ experience in accounts/finance.Administrative Officer – Level 07
Analogous post or 5 years in Level 6 + Degree + 2 years’ experience in administration/accounts.Stores Officer – Level 07
Analogous post or 5 years in Level 6 + Degree + 3 years’ experience in storekeeping/stores accounts.Accounts Officer – Level 07
Analogous post or 5 years in Level 6 + Degree + SAS qualification + 3 years’ experience.Private Secretary – Level 07
Stenographers holding analogous post or 5 years in Level 6.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Director (Administration) | 13 | 04 |
| Joint Director (Accounts) | 13 | 01 |
| Additional CCE | 13 | 01 |
| Sr. Accounts Officer Grade-II | 10 | 01 |
| Administrative Officer | 07 | 46 |
| Stores Officer | 07 | 34 |
| Accounts Officer | 07 | 16 |
| Private Secretary | 07 | 85 |
| Total | — | 188 |
Selection Process
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel.
- Scrutiny will be done by the concerned authority.
- Selection will be on a deputation/absorption basis as per eligibility.
General Information
- Vacancies may increase or decrease based on administrative needs.
- Deputation tenure is normally up to 3 years.
- Applications must include counter-signature of Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Attested APARs for the last five years (2019–20 to 2023–24) are mandatory.
- Incomplete or improperly forwarded applications will be rejected.
- Departmental feeder-category officers are not eligible for deputation.
How to Apply
Fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-III).
- Get it counter-signed by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
- Attach attested photocopies of APARs for the last 5 years.
- Send the application to: Deputy Director, Directorate of Personnel (Pers-AA1)
- Room No. 266, 2nd Floor, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110105
- Submit within 45 days of publication in Employment News.
DRDO Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026
FAQs
Q1. What is DRDO Various Posts Recruitment 2026?
DRDO has invited applications for 188 posts including Joint Director, Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, and Private Secretary on a deputation/absorption basis.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 188 posts have been announced.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
Within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Q4. Is there an application fee?
No application fee has been specified.
Q5. What is the maximum age limit?
The upper age limit is 56 years as of the closing date.
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