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Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) Recruitment 2025: ADA, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications for Programme Based Manpower on Limited Tenure Contract Appointment for various administrative and technical positions to work on projects like Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas), LCA Mark-II, and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment 2025
Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 13th June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15th May 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 13th June 2025 (upto 1700 hrs) |
| Document Verification/Test Dates | Will be announced on ADA website |
Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category-wise | Gross Salary (₹/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Admin Assistant (PAA) | 09 | SC-2, OBC-2, EWS-1, UR-4 | 35,220/- |
| Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) | 06 | SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, UR-2 | 47,496/- |
| Project Admin Officer (PAO) | 04 | OBC-1, UR-3 | 59,276/- |
| Project Technical Assistant (PTA) | 02 | UR-2 | 35,220/- |
| Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) | 02 | UR-2 | 50,224/- |
| Total Vacancies | 23 | ||
Note: Includes reservations for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) and Ex-Servicemen where applicable.
ADA Recruitment 2025 - Area-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Area of Work | Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Admin/HR/Secretarial/Material Management/Finance/Vigilance & Security | PAA, PSAA | 10 |
| Catering/Canteen Management | PAA, PAO | 03 |
| Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture & Services | PAA, PAO | 02 |
| Library Services | PAA, PAO | 02 |
| Patent & Legal Services | PAO | 01 |
| Public Relations (PR) | PSAA | 01 |
| Information Technology | PTA, PSTA | 04 |
ADA Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
Age Limits (as on closing date)
- Project Admin Assistant (PAA): Maximum 35 years
- Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA): Maximum 45 years
- Project Admin Officer (PAO): Maximum 50 years
- Project Technical Assistant (PTA): Maximum 35 years
- Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA): Maximum 45 years
Note: Maximum age including all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
- PAA (General Admin):
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/Science/Arts/Business Administration/Management
- 3 years experience in relevant field
- Desirable: Computer skills certificate
- PAA (Catering):
- Bachelor's in Hotel Management/Catering Science OR Degree + Diploma in Hotel Management
- 3 years experience in catering/food service management
- PSAA:
- Same as PAA with Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years experience in relevant field
- PAO:
- Same qualifications as respective PAA/PSAA posts
- 10 years experience (including 3 years in supervisory capacity)
- PTA (IT):
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT in First Class OR B.Sc (Physics/Mathematics) + PG Diploma in Computer Applications
- Desirable experience in IT fields
- PSTA (IT):
- Same as PTA
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in IT fields
ADA Recruitment - Selection Process
Selection Stages
- For PAA/PSAA (Admin):
- Skill Test (Typewriting @ 30 wpm)
- Written Test
- Interview (for PSAA only)
- For PAA (Specialized areas):
- Written Test
- For PAO:
- Written Test
- Interview
- For PTA/PSTA (IT):
- Written Test
- Interview (for PSTA only)
ADA Recruitment - Written Test Syllabus
- PAA/PSAA (Admin):
- General English (50 marks)
- General Knowledge (20 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude (15 marks)
- Reasoning (15 marks)
- Descriptive: Paragraph/Precis/Letter writing (50 marks)
- PAO/PAA (Specialized):
- General English (20 marks)
- General Knowledge (15 marks)
- Reasoning (15 marks)
- Domain Knowledge (50 marks)
- Descriptive: Paragraph/Precis/Letter writing (50 marks)
- PTA/PSTA (IT):
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Programming in C
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Computer Networks
- Web Technologies
- Descriptive: Coding/Programming (50 marks)
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Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only at ADA website
- Steps:
- Visit ADA website: www.ada.gov.in
- Register with basic details
- Login and fill application form (6 levels of information)
- Upload required documents:
- Photo (110x140 px, ≤30KB)
- Signature (110x140 px, ≤30KB)
- Educational certificates (≤500KB)
- Caste/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificates if applicable (≤500KB)
- Preview and verify all details
- Click 'Final Submit & Lock' to complete application
- Important Notes:
- No hard copy/email applications accepted
- Application once submitted cannot be edited
- System generates application number upon successful submission
- Apply separately for each post if applying for multiple positions
- Government employees must inform their Cadre Controlling Authority
Aeronautical Development Agency Recruitment - Important Links
| Official Website | Visit ADA Website |
| Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Contact Email | admin-hr.ada@gov.in |
Additional Information
Terms & Conditions
- Initial contract period: 05 years (extendable based on performance)
- Annual increment: 7% on consolidated pay
- Leave entitlement: 10 days Casual Leave + 30 days Annual Leave per year
- Medical Insurance: Mandatory (minimum ₹15,000 premium)
- Gratuity: As per Payment of Gratuity Act 1972
- No DA, government accommodation, or other regular employee benefits
General Conditions
- Only Indian citizens eligible
- Permanent Resident Certificate required where applicable
- Experience after graduation only considered (except for Ex-Servicemen)
- Part-time/apprenticeship/teaching experience not considered
- Medical fitness certificate required at joining
- No TA/DA for attending tests
- Electronic gadgets banned in examination hall
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification
