UIDAI Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

Unique Identification Authority of India New Delhi Last Date: 23rd March, 2026
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UIDAI Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 1 Post

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a circular inviting applications for the post of Assistant Section Officer on deputation (Foreign Service term basis) at its Head Office in New Delhi. This is an excellent opportunity for government officers seeking a role in a premier statutory body.

Interested and eligible officers must forward their applications through the proper channel to the Director (HR) at the UIDAI Head Office. The last date for the receipt of completed applications is 23.03.2026.

UIDAO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Post Name Assistant Section Officer
Job Location New Delhi
Total Vacancies 1 (Subject to change)
Last Date to Apply 23.03.2026
Mode of Application Offline (Through Proper Channel)
Official Website uidai.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary Location
Assistant Section Officer 1* (Subject to change) Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) UIDAI Head Office, New Delhi

Eligibility for Assistant Section Officer

  • Essential:
    • Officers from the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department.
    • OR with three years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300).
    • OR with five years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100).
    • OR with seven years of regular service in Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹21,700 - ₹69,100).
    • OR Officers from State Government/UT Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Organisation holding regular post in corresponding grades with requisite experience.
    • Age Limit: Below 56 years as on the closing date of application.
    • Government Service: Only officers who have completed at least five years of government service may apply.
  • Desirable:
    • Experience in Administration, Legal, Establishment, HR, Finance, Accounts, Budgeting, Vigilance, Procurement, Planning, Policy, Project Implementation/E-Governance.
    • Basic skills of working in a computerized office environment.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply through proper channel using the prescribed format (Annex I). The application must be accompanied by a certificate from the forwarding authority (Annex II), cadre clearance, and copies of ACRs/APARs for the last five years (attested).

Applications must be sent to:

Director (HR),
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI),
4th Floor, Bangla Sahib Road, Behind Kali Mandir,
Gole Market, New Delhi-110 001.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UIDAI ASO Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date for receipt of applications is 23.03.2026.

Q2. What is the salary for the Assistant Section Officer post?
A. The pay scale is Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Q3. Is this recruitment for direct recruitment?
A. No, this is a deputation basis recruitment on Foreign Service terms.

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About Unique Identification Authority of India

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) on 12 July 2016 by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The Aadhaar Act 2016 has been amended by the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019 (14 of 2019) w.e.f. 25.07.2019.

UIDAI was created to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), named as "Aadhaar", to all residents of India. The UID had to be (a) robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and (b) verifiable and authenticable in an easy, cost-effective way. As on 31 March 21, the Authority has issued 128.99 crore Aadhaar numbers to the residents of India.

Under the Aadhaar Act 2016, UIDAI is responsible for Aadhaar enrolment and authentication, including operation and management of all stages of Aadhaar life cycle, developing the policy, procedure, and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and perform authentication and the security of identity information and authentication records of individuals.


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