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Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore, is recruiting 2 Consultants — one Technical and one Non-Technical — open to retired Central Government officers and similar eligible candidates.
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- 2 vacancies: Consultant (Technical) at SBTF, Goa and Consultant (Non-Technical) at ADA Headquarters, Bangalore
- Last date to apply by email: 23 November 2026
- Eligibility: Retired officers from Central Government, autonomous bodies, PSUs or government R&D organisations
- Age limit: Maximum 63 years as on the closing date of application
- Pay: Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration based on last pay drawn at retirement, plus fixed monthly conveyance allowance
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Job at a glance
| Organisation | Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) |
|---|---|
| Post | Consultant (Technical), Consultant (Non-Technical) |
| Location | SBTF, Goa (Consultant Technical); ADA Headquarters, Bangalore (Consultant Non-Technical) |
| Region | India |
| Qualification | Retired from Central Government and its autonomous bodies, PSUs or Govt. R&D organisations; Minimum Pay Level 11/12 at retirement for Technical post; Minimum Pay Level 10/11 for Non-Technical post; practical knowledge and experience in the relevant field as per TOR |
| Pay / stipend | Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration based on last pay drawn at retirement, plus fixed monthly conveyance allowance; no annual increment or DA |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Age limit | Maximum 63 years for all categories of retired employees as on closing date of application |
| Experience | Practical knowledge and experience in Naval Combat Aircraft (SBTF Project) for Technical post; Finance and Accounts for Non-Technical post, as per respective TOR |
| Selection | Interview at ADA, Bangalore |
| Type | Consultancy |
Key dates
| Last date to apply by email | 23 November 2026 |
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About the recruitment
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bangalore, Karnataka, has issued Advertisement No. ADA:CR 09/26 inviting applications for 2 Consultant posts on a fixed-term consultancy basis. The Consultant (Technical) role is based at SBTF, Goa, while the Consultant (Non-Technical) role is based at ADA Headquarters, Bangalore.
The remuneration is a fixed monthly consolidated amount tied to the last pay drawn at the time of retirement, along with a fixed monthly conveyance allowance. No annual increment, DA, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff or medical reimbursement is provided under these terms.

Eligibility
Applicants must have retired from Central Government service, its autonomous bodies, PSUs or government R&D organisations. For the Consultant (Technical) post, candidates must have held a minimum Pay Level 11 or 12 at retirement and possess practical knowledge and experience in Naval Combat Aircraft relevant to the SBTF Project, as detailed in Annexure-1 of the notification.
For the Consultant (Non-Technical) post, the minimum Pay Level at retirement is 10 or 11, and candidates must have practical knowledge and experience in Finance and Accounts as per Annexure-2. All applicants must be aged 63 years or below as on the closing date. Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities are required. Candidates with prior experience of working with ADA or DRDO will be given preference during selection. A gap of at least 15 days between retirement and the date of appointment as Consultant is mandatory.
Selection process
Selection will be through an interview held at ADA, Bangalore. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and time by email. Those attending must report at 09:00 AM at ADA, Vibhuthipura, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore — 560 037. No travel or daily allowance is provided for attending the interview.
How to apply
Candidates should prepare their biodata in the prescribed format given in Appendix-II (Proforma of Application) and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents referred to in the application. The complete application must be sent by email on or before 23 November 2026.
At the time of interview, candidates must bring their original documents, their biodata, and one set of self-attested copies. All communication from ADA will be directed to the postal address or email ID provided in the application. Candidates are advised to read the official notification, Advertisement No. ADA:CR 09/26, carefully and follow all instructions contained therein before applying.