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Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts

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Total Vacancies
02 Posts
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Salary / Remuneration
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
30 January 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. DefenceInnovationOrganisationDIO/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Contractual / Project-Based (Tenure) 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 2 (02 Posts)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode Online 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 30 January 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) Regional Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi, India
💵 8. Application Fee ✓ ₹0 (Nil / Exempted)
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Master’s Degree in Science/ Management/ Technology or Equivalent with 10 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document
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Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2 Posts

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

OrganizationDefence Innovation Organisation (DIO)
Post NameProgram Director (PD)
Total Vacancies2
Last Date to Apply30th January 2026 (05:00 PM)
Job LocationNew Delhi
Mode of ApplicationOnline

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of PostsConsultancy 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:
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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.

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