Senior Administrative Officer – UPSC

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 29
Employment Type
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Institution.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in administration, establishment, or accounts work.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 40 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Online
Deadline
Deadline:

The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) is recruiting for 29 vacancies of Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II. These Level 10 posts offer a significant salary and require a Bachelor's degree along with three years of administrative or accounts experience. Selected officers will manage personnel, recruitment, and establishment matters at DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi. This is a premier opportunity for administrative professionals to join a leading scientific organization under the Ministry of Defence in a permanent Group A Gazetted capacity.

  • Age limit: 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
  • Reservation: Breakdown includes UR-11, EWS-03, OBC-08, SC-04, and ST-03 vacancies.
  • Selection process: Selection involves shortlisting followed by an interview; experience may be relaxed for SC/ST candidates.
  • Probation: The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of one year.
  • Employment type: These are permanent central government positions with All India service liability.
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Additional Salary Information

Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 09 May 2026
Application Deadline 29 May 2026
Last Date for Printing Submitted Online Application 30 May 2026

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
Recruitment Test (RT) (Optional, if application volume is high).
Personal Interview.

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil

Reservation

Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules and specific vacancy distributions.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates is applicable for reserved vacancies.
PwBD candidates are eligible for up to 10 years of age relaxation.

How to Apply

  • Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
  • Log in using your URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
  • Upload required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
  • Capture a live photo and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹25 (if applicable) using online payment modes.
  • Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The post is at Pay Level 10 as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

There are a total of 29 vacancies across various reservation categories.

Three years of experience in administration, establishment, or accounts work is required.