📋 Complete Notification Details
The Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) has released a notification for the hiring of professionals on a contract basis for its Project Management Team. This recruitment drive is for the position of Program Director under the iDEX framework. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Program Director (PD) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th January 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Mode of Application | Online |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Consultancy Fee (Per Month) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director (PD) | 2 | ₹ 1,80,000/- to ₹ 2,40,000/- |
Eligibility for Program Director (PD)
- Essential Qualification:
Master’s Degree in Science/ Management/ Technology or Equivalent with 10 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Science/ Management/ Technology or Equivalent with 12 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. - Age Limit: Candidates should be below 55 years of age as on 30th January 2026.
- Experience: The candidate must have experience in any of the following fields:
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
- Business development / creating strategic partnerships.
- Program Management / Grant Management.
- Consulting / collaboration & partner management/ HR.
- Communications and Outreach.
- Design and implementation of challenges, hackathons, schemes etc.
- Product management / IT operations.
- Project management or relevant experience of product development in Start-up or any manufacturing industry.
- Finances/Estimation/Accounting.
Important Links
Important Links:
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Defence Innovation Organisation Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply is 30th January 2026 by 05:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in DIO Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 2 vacancies for the post of Program Director.
Q3. What is the salary for the Program Director post?
A. The consolidated monthly consultancy fee ranges from ₹ 1,80,000/- to ₹ 2,40,000/- per month.