DRDO Accounts Officer, Private Secretary and Other Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 188 Posts

The DRDO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Ministry of Defence to fill 188 vacancies on deputation and absorption basis. This recruitment drive is open to eligible officers working in Central Government, State Government, Union Territories, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, and recognized institutions. This Government Job opportunity is ideal for experienced officers who want to serve in a reputed defence research organization. The recruitment includes posts like Administrative Officer, Stores Officer, Accounts Officer, Private Secretary, Senior Accounts Officer, Joint Director (Administration), Joint Director (Accounts), and Additional Chief Construction Engineer. The appointment will be made on deputation basis, normally for a tenure of three years. Selected candidates may be posted in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Leh, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Pune, Delhi and other DRDO establishments across India. Candidates must apply through proper channel with Cadre Controlling Authority approval. The application must include APARs of the last five years, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and other supporting documents. The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of application. Officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible to apply for deputation. This DRDO Vacancy 2026 offers attractive Pay Level benefits under the 7th CPC. Senior-level positions such as Joint Director and Additional CCE are in Pay Level 13, while Administrative and Accounts-related positions are in Pay Level 7 and 10. Since DRDO plays a crucial role in India’s defence technology development, working in this organization adds prestige and stability to your career. Candidates looking for long-term Central Government career growth should not miss this opportunity.