ADA Consultant Recruitment 2026 for 2 Posts

• Applicants must be retired officers or officials of the Central Government, its autonomous bodies, PSUs or government R&D organisations.
• Consultant (Technical): Minimum Pay Level 11 / 12 at retirement and practical knowledge and experience in Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project), as per Annexure-1.
• Consultant (Non-Technical): Minimum Pay Level 10 / 11 at retirement and practical knowledge and experience in Finance & Accounts, as per Annexure-2.
• Applicants need effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and an aptitude for examining their areas of work in depth.
• A retired government servant must have a gap of at least 15 days between retirement and appointment as a consultant.

• Download the notification and check the terms of reference for the relevant post.
• Prepare biodata in the prescribed Proforma of Application, Appendix-II.
• Attach copies of the documents referred to in the application.
• Email the application by 23 November 2026. Check the notification for the recipient email address.

About the recruitment

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has advertised two contractual Consultant positions under advertisement ADA:CR 09/26, dated 12 November 2026. One Technical Consultant will be posted at SBTF, Goa, while one Non-Technical Consultant will work at ADA headquarters in Bangalore. Biodata must reach ADA by email no later than 23 November 2026.

Eligibility and experience

The posts are open to eligible officers and officials retired from the Central Government, its autonomous bodies, PSUs or government R&D organisations. The maximum age is 63 years as on the application closing date. A retired government servant must have a gap of at least 15 days between retirement and appointment as a consultant.

The Technical post calls for a minimum retirement Pay Level of 11 / 12 and practical knowledge and experience in Naval Combat Aircraft work related to the SBTF Project. The Non-Technical post calls for a minimum retirement Pay Level of 10 / 11 and practical knowledge and experience in Finance & Accounts. Applicants should review the respective terms of reference in Annexure-1 or Annexure-2. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also required; experience with ADA or DRDO is preferred.

Application and interview

Prepare biodata using the prescribed application format in Appendix-II and attach copies of the documents referred to in it. Send the application by email by the closing date; consult the notification for the recipient address. The notification does not specify an application fee.

Selection is by interview at ADA, Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date and time by email. The stated reporting time is 09:00 AM at ADA, Vibhuthipura, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037. Bring biodata, original documents and one set of self-attested copies. No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.

Remuneration and terms

The engagement offers fixed consolidated monthly remuneration based on the pay drawn at retirement, plus a fixed monthly conveyance allowance. There is no annual increment or percentage increase during the consultancy. The notice also excludes DA, transport, residential accommodation, personal staff, CHSS and medical reimbursement. Official domestic travel attracts TA/DA at the rate applicable to the pay level or grade pay from which the consultant retired.