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Ada Bengaluru Invites Applications Engagement Project Assist

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Ada Bengaluru Invites Applications Engagement Project Assist administered by NCTE Authority (Karnataka).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCTE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Karnataka

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Ada Bengaluru Invites Applications Engagement Project Assist?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-03-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCTE Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain web.ncte.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official ADA recruitment portal, select the Project Assistant engagement link, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, engineering disciplines, GATE scores (if applicable), and prior research or industry experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, degree transcripts, GATE scorecard, passport-sized photograph, and signature, ensuring compliance with the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the online payment gateway to remit the application fee (exempted for SC/ST, PwBD, and women candidates) via net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and generate the receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the call letter and interview schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Ada Bengaluru Invites Applications Engagement Project Assist is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Initial Screening and Shortlisting	Based on GATE Score / B.E./B.Tech Percentage	Academic performance, relevance of engineering branch (Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, Aeronautics), and valid GATE percentile cut-offs.
Stage 2: Written Technical Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core engineering subjects, Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, and basic programming or systems engineering concepts relevant to aerospace domains.
Stage 3: Technical and Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Project work evaluation, technical domain expertise, problem-solving abilities, knowledge of ADA projects (LCA Tejas), and suitability for defense research environments.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic degrees, caste certificates, identity proofs, and a comprehensive medical examination to ensure fitness for project duties.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The engagement for the Project Assistant post at Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bengaluru, aligns with the 7th CPC guidelines for contractual/project-based scientific staff, equivalent to Level 6 of the Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is Rs. 35,400. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 18,762), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X city (Bengaluru) at 30% (Rs. 10,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 70,290. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic + DA (Rs. 5,416) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 64,500. This competitive remuneration package ensures high-caliber technical talent is attracted to ADA's prestigious defense aerospace projects.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside prescribed percentages for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Age relaxations are granted as per official OMs: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central guidelines, women candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in defense research.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Ada Bengaluru Invites Applications

What is the minimum GATE score required for shortlisting?

While a valid GATE score is highly preferred and provides a competitive advantage, candidates with exceptional academic records in B.E./B.Tech may also be shortlisted based on institutional cut-offs.

Is there a service bond associated with this Project Assistant engagement?

No, there is no long-term service bond, but selected candidates must sign an agreement to serve for the specified project duration, subject to annual performance reviews.

What is the duration of the probation period for this role?

The initial engagement is typically for a period of two years, with the first six months observed as a probation/orientation period to assess performance and adaptability.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

All selected Project Assistants will be posted at the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to work on active aerospace projects.

Are candidates awaiting final semester results eligible to apply?

No, candidates must possess the complete degree certificate or provisional degree certificate along with final marksheets at the time of submitting the online application.

Will normalization be applied to the written test scores?

If the written test is conducted in multiple sessions, standard multi-session normalization formulas approved by DoPT will be applied to ensure equity across batches.