Advt. Reference No.

ADA:ADV-132:2025 dated 12/05/2025

RECRUITMENT OF PROGRAMME BASED MANPOWER ON

LIMITED TENURE CONTRACT APPOINTMENT
ADA is a Society and an Autonomous Organization under the Department of Defence Research &
Development (R&D), Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India, entrusted with the design &
development of both the Air Force and Naval versions of Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas). ADA has also been
entrusted with design & Development of LCA Mark-II, Advanced Medium Combat aircraft (AMCA) and
other advanced technology developmental projects of Government of India.

2. ADA is in need of Project/Programme based manpower on limited tenure Contract appointment.

The vacancies existing currently as per the area of work with category of reservation is given
below:

Total No. of Posts Transport Gross

Basic Fixed
Sl HRA Allowance Salary per
Name of the Post Element
No. (Rs.) (Fixed) month
Category Vacancy (BFE)(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
SC 02
OBC 02
EWS 01 25,500 6,120 3,600 35,220/-
Project Admin Assistant
1. UR 04
(PAA)
Total 09
Out of the total nine vacancies to the post of PAA (as mentioned above),
one vacancy each is reserved for Ex-Serviceman and PwBD.
SC 01
OBC 02
EWS 01 35,400 8,496 3,600 47,496/-
Project Senior Admin
2. UR 02
Assistant (PSAA)
Total 06
Out of the total six vacancies to the post of PSAA (as mentioned above),
one vacancy is reserved for PwBD.
OBC 01
Project Admin Officer
3. UR 03 44,900 10,776 3,600 59,276/-
(PAO)
Total 04
Project Technical
4. UR 02 25,500 6,120 3,600 35,220/-
Assistant (PTA)

Project Senior Technical

5. UR 02 37,600 9,024 3,600 50,224/-
Assistant (PSTA)

Total Vacancy 23
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2.2 The vacancy as per post code / Area of work with category of reservation is given below:

Post Reservation Total Vacancy

Post Vacancy Area of work (As per Area of
Code (Post-wise) / Category work)
1 SC
1 OBC
1 PAA 05
1 EWS Admin / HR / Secretarial /
2 UR Material Management /
Finance / Vigilance & 10
1 SC Security
1 OBC
2 PSAA 05
1 EWS
2 UR
1 UR
3 PAA 02 Catering / Canteen
1 OBC 03
Management
4 PAO 01 UR
5 PAA 01 SC Facility Maintenance,
02
6 PAO 01 OBC Arboriculture & Services

7 PAA 01 UR
Library Services 02
8 PAO 01 UR
9 PAO 01 UR Patent & Legal Services 01
10 PSAA 01 OBC Public Relations (PR) 01
11 PTA 02 UR
Information Technology 04
12 PSTA 02 UR
Total 23

2.3 The upper Age-limit and minimum number of years of experience required for the post is mentioned
below:

Upper Age Limit Minimum Essential

Sl No. Post (As on closing date of the
advt.)
Experience

1. Project Admin Assistant (PAA) 35 years 3 years

2. Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA) 45 years 6 years

3. Project Admin Officer (PAO) 50 years 10 years

4. Project Technical Assistant (PTA) 35 Years Nil

5. Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) 45 Years 3 years

Note: Maximum age including all age relaxations shall not exceed 56 years as on closing date of the
advertisement.

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3. The requirements for the post in terms of educational qualification, experience etc. are as
indicated as per the post code mentioned below:

Post
Post Project Admin Assistant (PAA)
Code

Admin/HR/Material
1
Area of Work Management/Purchase & Stores/
Finance/ Vigilance & Security

Vacancy / Category 05 / SC-1, OBC-1,EWS-1 & UR-2

Qualification Experience

Essential: Atleast a Bachelor’s Degree in Essential : Minimum 3 (THREE) years

Commerce / Science / Arts / Business experience in any one or more of the
Administration / Business Management areas related to Administration / Human
from a recognized university. Resources / Material Management /
Purchase & Stores/ Finance & Accounts /
Desirable: A Certificate course in
Vigilance & Security.
Computer skills like MS-Word, Excel,
Power Point, E-Mail, Internet etc. for
routine office work.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: The selected candidate is expected to work in any
of the area relating to Administration / Human Resources / Secretarial / Material
Management / Purchase & Stores Management / Finance / Accounts / Vigilance &
Security as per vacancy.

Post
Post Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA)
Code

Admin/HR/Material
2
Area of Work Management/Purchase & Stores/
Finance/ Vigilance & Security.

Vacancy / Category 05 / SC-1, OBC-1,EWS-1 & UR-2

Qualification Experience

Essential: Atleast a Bachelor’s Degree in Essential : Minimum 6 (SIX) years

Commerce / Science / Arts / Business experience in any one or more of the
Administration / Business Management areas related to Administration / Human
from a recognized university. Resources / Material Management /
Purchase & Stores Management / Finance
Desirable: A Certificate course in
& Accounts/ Vigilance & Security.
Computer skills like MS-Word, Excel,
Power Point, E-Mail, Internet etc. for
routine office work.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: The selected candidate is expected to work in any
of the area relating to Administration / Human Resources / Secretarial / Material
Management / Purchase & Stores / Finance / Accounts / Vigilance & Security as per
vacancy.

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Post
Post Project Admin Assistant (PAA)
Code
Area of Work Catering / Canteen Management
3
Vacancy / Category 02 / OBC-1 & UR-1

Qualification Experience

Essential: A full time Bachelor’s Degree in Experience: Minimum 3 (THREE) years

the area of Hotel Management & experience required in the areas related
Administration / Catering / Culinary to catering / food service management of
Science recognized by State / Central a large-scale Canteen / Cafeteria
Government with necessary affiliations. preferably of a Govt. Office or private
company / Mess of a large and reputed
OR
Educational Institution.
BSc. in Hotel Management and Catering
Science recognised by State / Central
Government with necessary affiliations.
OR
BBA in Culinary Arts from Indian Culinary
Institutes under Ministry of Tourism as
recognised by State / Central Government.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline Plus
Diploma in Hotel Management/ Catering /
Culinary Science as recognised by State /
Central Government.
Desirable Qualifications: Post Graduate
Degree in Hotel Management &
Administration / Catering / Culinary
Science recognised by State / Central
Government.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: The selected candidates are required to Maintain liaison
with Chairman canteen committee on daily operations of ADA Canteen by overseeing the daily
functioning of the Canteen including meal preparation, service, hygiene and cleanliness.
Supervise the canteen staff directly or through the service provider as applicable by ensuring they
adhere to performance standards and job responsibilities

Post
Post Project Admin Officer (PAO)
Code
Area of Work Catering / Canteen Management
4
Vacancy / Category 01 / UR

Qualification & Job Profile Same as mentioned in Post Code No.3 above

Experience: Minimum 10 (TEN) years overall experience out of which atleast three years
experience required in a supervisory capacity in the areas related to catering / food service
management of a large-scale Canteen / Cafeteria preferably of a Govt. Office or private company
/ Mess of a large and reputed Educational Institution.

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Post
Post Project Admin Assistant (PAA)
Code
Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture &
5 Area of Work
Services

Vacancy / Category 01 / SC

Qualification Experience

Essential: Atleast a Bachelor’s Degree in Essential: Minimum 3 (THREE) years

Agriculture / Agricultural Science from a experience required in Office facility
recognized university. Maintenance / Horticultural Development
/ Horticultural Extension / Nursery
Desirable: A Diploma or atleast a Management / Protected Cultivation /
Certificate course in Horticulture / Floriculture or Vegetable Production in a
Floriculture / Landscaping & Design from Govt. office / educational institution/
a recognised institute. private company.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: The Job Profile of the selected candidate involves
tree conservation and preservation, conservation of parks and gardens, planning tree
survey and inspection. Have experience in planting trees and shrubs, undertake
thinning and tree surgery using a range of equipment, tree survey and inspection, select
plants and design landscaping schemes, apply know ledge of tree biology for effective
tree maintenance, manage tree care and tree-planting contracts, carry out tree
inspections and surveys, Lawn Maintenance, Maintenance Of Hedges, Maintenance Of
Rose Beds / Annual Bed / Shrubs / Plants / Creepers, Maintenance of Indoor / Seasonal
Flower Pots, Maintenance of Nursery. Regularly advice on activities including safety
precautions like if a tree root system is damaging or likely to damage a building or
cause subsidence. Conduct development site surveys and give pre-planning advice on
topics such as effecting a proposed development may have on trees in the area and how
best to retain them and incorporate them into the finished project, prune tree growth
away from electrical cables and public access routes where necessary, Advise on
suitable trees for development sites.

Post
Post Project Admin Officer (PAO)
Code
Facility Maintenance, Arboriculture &
6 Area of Work
Services
Vacancy / Category 01 / OBC

Same as mentioned in Post Code No.5

Qualification & Job Profile
above
Experience: Minimum 10 (TEN) years overall experience out of which atleast three
years experience required in a supervisory capacity in the areas as mentioned in Post
Code No.5 above.

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Post
Post Project Admin Assistant (PAA)
Code
Area of Work Library Services
7
Vacancy / Category 01/UR

Qualification Experience

Essential: Atleast a Bachelor’s Degree in Desirable: Experience upto Three years in

any discipline from a recognized relevant field is desirable.
University ALONGWITH Diploma in
Library Science from a recognized
University
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science /
Bachelor’s Degree in Library and
Information Science from a recognized
University.

Desirable Qualifications: Relevant

experience in Library services, working
knowledge in Computer skills like MS-
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, E-Mail,
Internet etc. for routine office work.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: Maintain inventory of all the books, magazines,
journals, catalogues etc. Process the purchase of new books, magazines, journals,
catalogues etc. Arrange holding of Library Committee meetings as and when due.
Maintain the inventory of CDs/other CDs. Document all Newspaper cuttings relevant
to ADA, Maintain all other records as are relevant to the running of the Library.

Post
Post Project Admin Officer (PAO)
Code

Area of Work Library Services

8
Vacancy / Category 01/UR

Same as mentioned in Post Code No.7

Qualification & Job Profile
above

Essential Experience: Minimum 10 (TEN) years overall experience out of which

atleast three years experience required in a supervisory capacity in one or more of the
areas related to maintenance of inventory of all the books, magazines, journals,
catalogues etc., processing purchase of new books, magazines, journals, catalogues.
Desirable: Experience in digitalisation of Library services will be an added advantage.

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Post
Post Project Admin Officer (PAO)
Code

Area of Work Patent & Legal Services

9
Vacancy / Category 01/UR

Qualification Experience

Essential: BSc/B.E/B.Tech PLUS LLB Essential: The candidate should have

from a recognised University Strong written and verbal communication
skills and ability to multitask and work
Desirable: Post-Graduate Diploma / under deadlines. A Minimum of 10 (TEN)
Executive Diploma in Intellectual Property years overall experience out of which
Rights (PGDIPR / EDIPR) from a atleast three years experience required in
recognised Institute. a supervisory capacity in one or more of
the areas related to Legal affairs /
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)/ Patents
/ Trademarks / Copyrights / Introduction
Entrepreneurship / legal research /
Drafting of documents/ Managing case
files and ensuring smooth office
operations / Managing IP portfolios,
conducting research, filling applications
and ensuring compliance with IP laws.
Proficiency in legal research tools.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities:- (a) For Legal Matters :

1. Advise and provide legal opinion on all legal issues to the Management.
2. Conduct legal research and compile case-related information.
3. Draft legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
4. Maintain and organize case files, records and database for prompt retrieval, submission.
5. Schedule meetings, court dates, and counsel appointments.
6. Liaise with dealing advocate office, court personnel, and other legal professionals for
filing/defending court cases.
7. Assist in preparing for hearings and depositions, filling affidavits and other legal
instruments and updating management on latest status of cases.
8. Vetting of legal Instruments, contacts, NWAs, concerning ADA. Importing Training for
ADA Employees on the subject of contracts. IPR, POSH Act, RTI, and conduct Rules.

(b) For IPR (Patents, Design, Trademarks, Copyright etc.)

1. Assist in drafting and filling trademark availability, etc.)
2. Conduct IP searches (prior art, trademark availability, etc.)
3. Maintain and update IP records, deadlines, and docketing systems.
4. Prepare and file legal documents, renewals, and responses to office actions.
5. Coordinate with Patent Agents, Advocates and IP offices for filling and correspondence.
6. Monitor IP infringements, oppositions, and renewals.
7. Assist in preparing IP licensing agreements and due diligence reports.
8. Handle administrative tasks related to IP Management

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Post
Post Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA)
Code
Area of Work Public Relations (PR)
10
Vacancy / Category 01/ OBC

Qualification Experience

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Essential: The Candidate should have

Relations / Corporate Communications / excellent command of speaking in English,
Mass Communication / Journalism from a Hindi and Regional Language with strong
recognized University. communication skills with a Minimum of
6 (SIX) years experience required in one
OR or more of the areas related to:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Discipline plus 1. Design / edit / print / production of
Post-Graduation Degree / Diploma in publications.
Public Relations / Corporate
Communications / Mass Communication 2. Managing print and electronic media,
/ Journalism or equivalent from a issuing press release (as per requirement),
recognized University / Institute. tracking media etc.
3. PR activities including Liaison,
conduct/management of events, hosting
high profile visits etc.
Desirable: Relevant experience in a Public
Relations Office of a Government / reputed
private company.

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities:-

Liaison Activity: Liaison with other Government/private/Industrial Organisations
like DRDO, HAL etc. on routine matters of interest concerning ADA.
Media Monitoring: to study newspapers, journals, etc., to identify trends on
activities affecting ADA.
Hosting of Visits: Arranging visit of VVIP/VIP/other dignitaries at ADA.
Event Support: Conduct of / participation by ADA in symposiums / Seminars /
exhibitions / events of national / international repute like the biennial Aero-India /
Def-Expo etc.
Journals: Editing journals or periodicals, for publicizing activities of the
organization
Info Centre: Maintaining information Centre and organizing community relation
activities.
Travel: Local / extensive travelling may be part of the job.
Post Post

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Post
Post Project Technical Assistant (PTA)
Code

Area of Work Information Technology

11
Vacancy / Category 02/UR

Qualification Experience

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Desirable: Post qualification experience in

Computer Science / Information Science one or more of the following areas :
/ Information Technology / Computer
(a) Worked on Windows, Linux
Applications in FIRST CLASS from a
Operating System (Installation,
recognized University.
configuration and troubleshooting) and IT
support;
OR
(b) LAN / WAN Networks (TCPIP / DHCP
/ DNS / LDAP/ SSL/ HTTP) trouble
B. Sc (Physics) / B. Sc (Mathematics) in
shooting;
FIRST CLASS WITH PG Diploma in
Computer Applications from a (c) Hands on experience on backup and
recognized University / Institution restoration using various tools;
(PG Diploma course should be atleast of
(d) Application Development using SAP
one year duration)
ABAP;
(e) Database and web application server
administration.
(f) Knowledge on IT security; Network
Administration & Support; Desktop
Computer maintenance - Assembling and
installation of desktops;
(g) Hands on experience on Virtual
environments (virtual Servers, virtual
desktops on VM Ware, Virtual Box, Hyper
V etc.) Experience on Storage (NAS/SAN)
servers, System;
(h) Knowledge on application
development using .NET (ASP.NET,C#),
JAVA
(i) Database administration (SQL
server).

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: - Assisting in managing the day today work of
IT / Application Development.
Post Post

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Post Project Senior Technical Assistant

Post
Code (PSTA)

Area of Work Information Technology

12
Vacancy / Category 02/UR

Qualification Experience

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Essential: A minimum of three years

Science / Information Science / post qualification experience required in
Information Technology / Computer one or more of the following areas :
Applications in FIRST CLASS from a
(a) Worked on Windows, Linux
recognized University.
Operating System (Installation,
OR configuration and troubleshooting) and
IT support;
B. Sc (Physics) / B. Sc (Mathematics) in
(b) LAN / WAN Networks (TCPIP /
FIRST CLASS WITH PG Diploma in
DHCP / DNS / LDAP/ SSL/ HTTP) trouble
Computer Applications from a recognized
shooting,
University / Institution (PG
Diploma course should be atleast of one (c) Hands on experience on backup and
year duration) restoration using various tools.
(d) Application Development using SAP
ABAP.
(e) Database and web application
server administration.
Desirable: Knowledge on IT security;
Network Administration & Support;
Desktop Computer maintenance-
Assembling and installation of desktops;
(a) Hands on experience on Virtual
environments (virtual Servers, virtual
desktops on VMWare, Virtual Box,
Hyper V etc.) Experience on Storage
(NAS/ SAN) servers, System;
(b) Knowledge on application
development using .NET (ASP.NET,C#),
JAVA
(c) Database administration (SQL
server).

Job Profile / Key Responsibilities: - Assisting in managing the day today work of
IT/Application Development.
Post Post

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4. Mode of Selection

The mode of selection of candidates is based on their area of application / Post Code mentioned below :

Level-1 Level-2 Level-3

Post
Post Area of work Personal
Code Skill test Written Test
Interview
Yes Yes
(Typewriting Please refer to para 6.1
Admin / HR / Not
1 PAA in English on on syllabus for the test
Secretarial / Applicable
computer
Material
keyboard)
Management /
Finance / Yes Yes
Vigilance &
(Typewriting Please refer to para 6.1 Yes
Security
2 PSAA in English on on syllabus for the test
computer
keyboard)

Not Applicable Yes

Please refer to para 6.2 Not
3 PAA
on syllabus for the test Applicable
Catering /
Canteen
Management Not Applicable Yes
Yes
4 PAO Please refer to para 6.2
on syllabus for the test

Not Applicable Yes

Not
5 PAA Facility Please refer to para 6.2 Applicable
Maintenance, on syllabus for the test
Arboriculture & Not Applicable Yes
Services Yes
6 PAO Please refer to para 6.2
on syllabus for the test
Not Applicable Yes
Not
7 PAA Please refer to para 6.2 Applicable
on syllabus for the test
Library Services
Not Applicable Yes Yes
8 PAO Please refer to para 6.2
on syllabus for the test
Not Applicable Yes Yes
Patent & Legal
9 PAO Please refer to para 6.2
Services
on syllabus for the test

Yes Yes Yes

(Typewriting Please refer to para 6.2
Public Relations
10 PSAA in English on on syllabus for the test
(PR)
computer
keyboard)

Not Applicable Yes

Not
11 PTA Please refer to para 6.3 Applicable
Information on syllabus for the test
Technology Not Applicable Yes Yes
12 PSTA Please refer to para 6.3
on syllabus for the test

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Note:
(a) Candidates need to qualify in each of the test levels as applicable to their post/Post code
(as mentioned above) in order to get shortlisted for selection.
(b) To be eligible for interview (if applicable to the post/Post code), candidates should qualify
in the written test.

5. Skill Test Norms for the posts of PAA & PSAA (Post Code 1,2 & 10): English Typewriting
on computer keyboard @ 30 w.p.m corresponding to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key
depressions for each word.

6. Syllabus for Written Test : The Syllabus for written test is largely based on the area and
nature of work as notified and mentioned as given below:

6.1 For the post(s) of PAA and PSAA (having Post Code as 1 & 2):

Part-I: Objective based multiple choice questions (MCQ) carrying one mark each.
No Negative marking (Total Marks: 100).
Level of Test : upto 10th standard

Sl No. of Maximum
Section Topics
No. Questions Marks
Basics of English Language, its
vocabulary, grammar, sentence
1. General English 50 50
structure, prepositions, synonyms,
antonyms and its correct usage etc.
Knowledge of current events. Indian
achievements in the area of Science
General & Technology, Sports etc. in the
Knowledge / recent past. The test will also
2. 20 20
General include questions relating to India
Awareness and its neighboring countries,
History, Indian Geography,
Constitution, etc.
Numerical ability and Arithmetic
relationship between Numbers,
basic Arithmetical functions,
Quantitative
3. 15 15 Percentages, Ratio and Proportion,
Aptitude
Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss,
Discount, Time and Distance, Time
and Work etc.
Questions of verbal and non-verbal
General
type on observations, similarities
Intelligence &
4. 15 15 and differences, problem solving
Reasoning
analysis, relationship concepts,
ability
arithmetical number series etc.
Total 100 100

Part-II: Subjective/Descriptive type of Questions (50 Marks): Questions covering

Paragraph writing, Precis writing & Letter writing. (Total 100 + 50 = 150 Marks)

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6.2. For the post(s) of PAA, PSAA & PAO (Having Post Code as 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 & 10)

Part-I: Objective based multiple choice questions (MCQ) carrying one mark each. No
Negative marking (Total Marks: 100).

Sl No. of Maximum
Section Topics
No. Questions Marks
Basics of English Language,
its vocabulary, grammar,
sentence structure,
1. General English 20 20
prepositions, synonyms,
antonyms and its correct
usage etc.
Knowledge of current events
and such matters of
observation in daily life.
Indian achievements in the
area of Science & Technology,
General Knowledge / Sports etc. in the recent past.
2. 15 15
General Awareness The test will also include
questions relating to India
and its neighboring
countries, History, Indian
Geography, Indian
Constitution, etc.
Questions of verbal and non-
verbal type on observations,
similarities and differences,
General Intelligence
3. 15 15 problem solving analysis,
& Reasoning ability
relation-ship concepts,
arithmetical number series
etc.
Domain / Area of
application
(PR / Patent & Legal
/ IT-Library / Questions as applicable to
4. 50 50
Facility Maintenance the area of work as notified.
/ Arboriculture &
Services / Catering
Management )
Total 100 100

Part-II: Subjective/Descriptive type of Questions (50 Marks): Questions covering

Paragraph writing, Precis writing & Letter writing. (Total 100 + 50 = 150 Marks)

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6.3 For the post(s) of PTA & PSTA (Having Post Code as 11 & 12)

Part-I: Objective based multiple choice questions (MCQ) carrying one mark each.
No Negative marking (Total Marks: 100).

Sections Topics (MCQ:100 Marks)

Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning Capabilities, Quantitative and Qualitative

1
abilities, General Aptitude.

Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine instructions and addressing modes,

2 ALU and data-path, CPU control design, Memory interface, I/O interface, Instruction
pipelining, Cache and Main, Secondary memory.

Programming in C, Functions, Recursion, Parameter passing, Scope, Binding; Abstract

3 data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Binary search trees, Binary
heaps, Sorting, Searching, Divide & Concur.

Operating System: Processes, Threads, lnter-Process communication, Concurrency,

4 Synchronization, Deadlock, CPU scheduling, Memory management and virtual
memory, File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security.

Databases: ER-model, Relational Model (relational algebra), Database design (integrity

5
constraints, normal forms), Query languages (SQL).

Computer Networks: ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies, Flow and error control
techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control, TCP/UDP and sockets, IP(v4),
6 IP(v6), Application layer protocols, (ICMP, DNS, SMTP, POP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS),
SSL, TLS. Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways and routers. Network security -
basic concepts of firewalls, IDS etc.

Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, XML, basic concept of client-server computing,

7 web server, proxy server, web application development, frontend technologies,
ASP.Net frame work, Client/Server validation controls, Software testing.

Part-II: Subjective/Descriptive type of Questions (50 Marks): Questions covering writing

of Codes/ Formulas / Programming language. (Total 100 + 50 = 150 Marks)

7. General Conditions

(a) The qualification and experience prescribed above for the posts is bare minimum and
mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be eligible for the post. The
candidates should mention all qualifications/ experience in relevant field including those
over and above the minimum qualification.
(b) Applications complete in all respects and fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria in terms
of qualification and experience as on the closing date for registration and successful
submission of application only will be considered. Applications not registered on ADA web
site, registered after the last date or otherwise incomplete will not be considered and no
correspondence in this regard will be entertained. Applications received through any other
mode will not be accepted and summarily rejected and candidates are also advised not to
send resumes/ CV.

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(c) Degree Certificate / provisional Degree Certificate in original may be produced at the
time of written test / document verification. Candidates producing only course
completion certificate / Final year marks card / result declaration certificate will not
be considered as proof of Degree qualification or Degree completion and all such
applications will be rejected without any intimation to the candidate.
(d) Experience gained by the candidate after successful completion of Graduation only
will be considered (not applicable to candidates of EXSM category).
(e) Candidates having higher qualification and wanting to apply may note that they will
neither be given any preference/weightage in selection nor higher pay just because of their
higher qualification and no request on this will be considered / entertained.
(f) Also, candidates by virtue of having qualification or experience higher than the one as
prescribed shall not be given any edge over other candidates adequately qualified as per the
advertisement. The selected candidates shall be offered only the advertised grade/ post.
(g) The candidates must be in good mental and physical health condition for efficient
discharge of their duties. The candidates shortlisted provisionally for selection must produce
a medical certificate signed by a Medical Board or Civil surgeon on the date of joining.
Appointment order will be considered null and void if the candidate is found medically unfit.
For candidates of PwBD category, the medical standards will be as per Govt. of India rules.
(h) Relaxation in age allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category only if the
vacancy is reserved for that particular category. No age relaxation will be provided if they
apply under unreserved category.
(i) Candidates seeking reservation as SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) should produce
caste certificate in the prescribed proforma from the competent authority indicating
clearly the candidate’s caste, the Act/Order under which the caste is recognized as
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and the village/town the candidate is ordinarily a resident
of. (Refer annexure for prescribed caste certificate format for SC/ST and OBC (Non-Creamy
Layer).
(j) Candidates claiming to belong to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) should note that the
name of their caste/tribe (including its spellings) as indicated in their certificates, should be
exactly the same as published in the lists notified by the Central Govt from time to time. A
certificate containing any variation in the caste/tribe name will not be accepted.
(k) A declaration in the prescribed format by candidate seeking reservation as OBC, that
he/she does not belong to the creamy layer on the crucial date. In addition to the community
certificate (OBC) also to be submitted online.
(l) Candidates applying for more than one post should apply separately.
(m) A Candidate will be eligible to get the benefit of community reservation only in case
the particular caste, to which he/she belongs, is included in the list of reserved communities
issued by the Central Govt for appointment to posts under GoI.
(n) Candidates seeking reservation under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category
should produce a valid Income & Asset certificate in the prescribed pro-forma issued by the
competent authority. (Please see Annexure)
(o) Candidates belonging to ‘Persons with Benchmark Disability’ (PwBD) category would
be eligible for the benefit of reservation under this category only if the relevant disability is
not less than 40%. Those candidates should submit a disability certificate in the prescribed
format issued by the competent authority. (Please see Annexure)
(p) Incase of PwBD candidates, relaxation in age-limit shall be applicable irrespective of
the fact whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified suitable for

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persons with disabilities. lf a person with disability is entitled to age concession by virtue of
being a Govt Servant, both the concession will be applicable to him/her.
(q) Ex-Servicemen shall be allowed to deduct the full period of actual military service
from his actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age by
more than three years, he shall be deemed to be within age limits. Candidates applying
under ex-servicemen category must produce a certificate as per Annexure.
(r) A Candidate serving in the Armed Forces, who on retirement from service would
come under the category of ‘Ex-Servicemen’ may also apply one year before the completion
of the specified term of engagement. All such candidates must submit a certificate issued by
the competent authority in the prescribed pro forma as per Annexure and an undertaking
that his appointment is subject to producing of documentary evidence about his
release/retirement/discharge from the armed forces and qualify as an ex-serviceman in
terms of rules ibid, also to be submitted as per Annexure.
(s) Ex-Servicemen, who have already availed the re-employment benefit as applicable to
ex-servicemen in civil side under State / Central Govt for appointment on regular basis, are
not eligible for claiming the benefit of reservation under Ex-servicemen category.
(t) The selected candidates will be required to resign from their previous organization
and they will not be permitted to join ADA on lien / deputation basis. Their career will start
afresh in ADA from the date of joining and no fresh weightage will be given or considered for
earlier experience or qualification to claim any benefits and no correspondence in this
regard will be entertained.
(u) The candidates must upload a copy of Aadhar Card / Voter-ID / PAN card or any other
Govt. issued Identity proof alongwith the application and should produce the original when
called for Document verification / written test failing which they shall not be allowed to
appear for the test.
(v) Candidates who are already employed under Central / State Govt. / Semi Govt. / PSUs
/ Autonomous Bodies / Armed Forces should inform their Cadre Controlling Authority
(CCA) duly signed intimation letter should be uploaded.
(w) Selected candidates will be liable for posting in any of the offices of ADA / work
centers of ADA in India, if considered necessary.
(x) ADA reserves the right to relax the experience in the case of highly deserving
candidates. ADA also reserves the right to select/ reject any candidate at any time during
the process of recruitment.

(y) Part time experience / Apprenticeship training / period of trainee/ Teaching

experience will not be considered for calculation of number of years of experience.

(z) Candidates must ensure that their experience certificates should clearly mention all
the required details like name of the company with full address, telephone number/FAX
number, email id and the employee/ex-employee name with designation held/last held,
salary, date of join, date of relieving, nature of duties performed/performing, name and
designation of the authority issuing the experience/ relieving letter etc. Applications not
supported with proper experience certificates or not clearly establishing the period/length
of experience as claimed in their application by the candidates will not be considered. ADA
may also verify authenticity of the experience letters provided by the candidates.
(aa) The above vacancies as notified may vary depending upon the actual requirement and
ADA reserves the right to fill up the vacancies partially, not to fill up all or any of the
vacancies as advertised, if it so desires at any stage.

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(bb) Any genuine clarification/ information/ guidance regarding the advertisement or
candidate’s application etc. may be sent by mail only on [email protected]. No mail
asking for advice OR query like ‘whether I am eligible for the post please mail me’ will
be entertained.
(cc) Candidates coming from outstation to attend the document verification/ test may
make their own arrangements for their travel to stay at Bengaluru and no TA/DA will be
paid by ADA.
(dd) Candidates should keep checking ADA web site regularly for updates regarding the
recruitment status like date of document verification/ written/ skill test announcement, call
letter dispatch / download etc. as no further information will be published in the
newspapers. Candidates are advised to visit only the official website of ADA.
(ee) Banned items: Electronic gadgets like Mobile phones, blue tooth, pen drive,
laptops, calculators, smart watches or any other communication devices etc. are
strictly NOT allowed inside the exam hall. Any candidate found carrying any of the
banned item (as mentioned above) inside the examination will be liable for rejection
of his/her candidature and any other action as appropriate to ADA including
debarment from future examinations. Candidates are advised in their own interest
not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones etc. to the venue of the
examination, as arrangements for safe keeping cannot be assured.
(ff) Candidates to abide by such instructions which may be given by the supervisors of the
test. If any candidate fails to do so or indulge in improper conduct, he/she will be liable for
expulsion from the test or other appropriate action as ADA may deem fit to impose.
(gg) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
(hh) Candidates may also note that they will be shortlisted for the Test based on the
information provided by them in their on-line application and the testimonial copies
provided by them as documentary evidence in support of their claim/ eligibility for the post.
As such, they must ensure that the information provided by them on their age, caste,
education, experience etc. is true and correct. If at any stage during or after the process of
the selection, any information given by them or any claim made by them in their on-line
application / testimonials is found to be false, their candidature will be liable to be rejected
and they may also be debarred either permanently or for a specified period by ADA for
future selections.

8. Perquisites applicable to Project Admin & Allied cadre personnel

The Project Admin Assistant (PAA), Project Senior Admin Assistant (PSAA), Project
Technical Assistant (PTA), Project Senior Technical Assistant (PSTA) AND Project Admin
Officer (PAO) shall follow these terms and conditions: -
(a) Medical Insurance: The Individual and their dependents should be covered in a
Group Medical Insurance Scheme. Individual has to purchase and submit the medical
insurance from any authorized insurance provider with an annual premium of not less than
Rs. 15,000/- within one month of joining ADA
(b) Leave / Working Hours: The Project Admin & Allied cadre personnel shall be
eligible for 10 days of Casual Leave and 30 days of Annual Leave in a calendar year.
Maternity Leave as per GoI instructions issued from time to time shall be admissible. The
selected candidates will attend the office on all working days of ADA. The working hours of
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(c) Travel Entitlements: On official duty, TA and DA as applicable to ADA regular

employees while on tour shall be allowed.
(d) Annual Increment: Annual increment of 7% on consolidated pay shall be
awarded.
(e) Group Insurance: The Project Admin & Allied service personnel shall be admitted to
the Group Insurance under OYRGTA (One year renewable group term assurance) scheme of
LIC as available for ADA employees and recovery at the prescribed rates will be made from
their salary.
(f) Gratuity: The Gratuity shall be payable as per provisions of the payment of Gratuity
Act 1972, as amended.
(g) Allowances/Benefits: The individuals engaged in the scheme on contract basis will
not be entitled for any kind of allowances/benefits such as Dearness Allowance, Govt
accommodation, medical reimbursement, telephone/broadband reimbursement etc.
(h) Remuneration: Selected candidates engaged on the contract basis shall be paid a
monthly consolidated remuneration for the period of Contract.
(i) External Assignments: The individual will not be allowed to hold any other position
with any private company or Govt organization while holding the contractual appointment
under this scheme with ADA.

9. Terms & conditions of service as applicable to Project Admin & Allied cadre
personnel

(a) Duration of the Contract: The Appointment shall be initially for a period of 05
years and extendable based on the performance of the personnel and/or requirement of the
project / programme.
(b) Performance Evaluation: The performance of the Project Admin & Allied cadre
personnel shall be evaluated annually through Annual Performance Appraisal Reports
(APAR).
(c) The Project Admin & Allied cadre personnel shall be eligible to apply for higher
grades as and when vacancies in such grades are advertised, after attaining the required
number of years of experience.
(d) The contract may also be terminated if the individual tenders his/her written
resignation stating a valid reason with a prior notice of not less than two months.
(e) Resignation/Termination of the Contract: The contract with Project Admin &
Allied cadre can be terminated at any time, if his/her performance is not satisfactory and
APAR marks/scores is below average limit for consecutive two years. A notice period of two
months shall be served to Project Admin & Allied cadre personnel before termination of the
contract.
(f) Engagement Process: Project Admin & Allied Staff: The recruitment process which
is in vogue at ADA for engaging regular Admin & Allied personnel shall be employed for
PAA, PSAA, PTA, PSTA & PAO.
(g) Contract Agreement: At the time of joining ADA, a contract agreement on stamp
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(h) Self-Declaration Form: The candidate shall submit a Self-Declaration Form stating
that their engagement is purely on contract basis and they will not be entitled for any right
or claim for any permanent appointment/employment or absorption in ADA.
(i) The Project Admin & Allied cadre personnel shall not be eligible for any other
perquisites / benefits other than the one as already mentioned above.

(j) Other normal conditions of service shall be similar as applicable to ADA regular
employees.
(k) The individual/selected candidates will have a legal status of an independent project
admin & allied personnel vis-à-vis, ADA and will not be regarded, for any purposes, as being
a “staff member” of ADA, or an “official” or “Employee” of ADA. Accordingly, nothing within
or relating to the contract will establish the relationship of employer and employee, or of
principal and agent, between ADA and the individual project staff.

10. Uploading of Documents:

10.1 After successful submission of application on ADA web site, the candidates may upload the
following:
(a) Scanned colour photo of size 110W x 140H px (Image JPG). (file size should not
exceed 30KB)
(b) Scanned Signature – 110W x 140H px (Image JPG) not exceeding 30KB
(c) Legible attested scanned copies of their certificates like SSLC (for Date of Birth
proof), Diploma, typewriting, Computer course Graduation / Post Graduation Degree
Certificates etc., experience certificates with salary slip/certificate etc. to be uploaded
appropriately. The PDF file size should not be more than 500 Kb.
(d) Caste / PwBD certificate in case you belong to SC/ST/OBC (NCL) / PwBD category
and Discharge certificate in case of Ex-servicemen – should be uploaded appropriately.
The PDF file size should not be greater than 500 kb.
10.2 The Candidates should ensure that they fully satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed for
the post and hence are advised to carefully go through the full text of the advertisement,
instructions/ guidelines and also frequently asked questions (FAQs) available on our web-
site before starting the process of application registration.
(a) All candidates must apply for the intended post online through the link:
https://www.ada.gov.in (under recruitment/ADV-132) by first registering their basic
details.
(b) After successful registration, the candidates may log-in by giving their Post
applied, Email-ID & password as registered earlier and start filling their details like
educational qualification, experience etc. The online application format is divided into six
levels relating to personal info, educational qualification / skill, Work experience etc.
candidates must enter the required details in all levels of the online application form.
(c) After entering the details in each level, the candidate must click the ‘save’ option to
save all the details filled in the level. The application portal will not allow the candidate to
proceed to the next level without completing and saving all the mandatory details as
required in the level.
(d) After entering all the details from level-1 to level-5, the candidate must click ‘save
Draft & Exit’ option before final submission of his/ her application. Before locking the
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application, candidate can preview the application to see all the details. After making sure
that all the details entered by him/ her is correct and complete, the candidate must click
‘Final Submit & Lock’ for successful submission of his/her application.
(e) After final submission, the candidate will neither have any option to edit/correct
in his/her online application nor will any request for correction/ changes in the
particulars entered by him/ her be entertained. Therefore, the candidates are advised to
fill the online application form carefully.
(f) On successful submission of the application online by the candidate, a system
generated unique application number would be allotted which should be carefully
preserved by the candidates for future reference. No application number will be
generated by the system if the candidate does not give ‘Final submit & Lock’ option.
All such applications will be treated as incomplete and invalid.
(g) The candidates are advised to register and submit their application well before the
last date. ADA will not be responsible if candidates are unable to submit their application
in time due to last minute rush, unpredicted link loss, network congestion etc.

11. Check-List for Candidates:

(a) Please keep all your marks card / certificates in hand while entering your details in
the online application form which will help in easy submission of your application.
(b) Please ensure that you have given ‘Final Submit & Lock’ otherwise, your application
will not be considered and no application number will be generated for such applications.

IMPORTANT DATES

CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY 13th June 2025

OPENING DATE FOR REGISTRATION /
15th May 2025
SUBMISSION OF APPLN ON ADA WEB SITE
CLOSING DATE & TIME OF SUBMISSION OF
1700 Hrs on 13th June 2025
APPLICATION ON ADA WEB SITE
TENTATIVE DATE OF DOCUMENT VERIFICATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON ADA
/ SKILL / WRITTEN TEST WEBSITE

Abbreviations used: - UR: Unreserved; SC: Scheduled Castes; ST: Scheduled Tribes; OBC: Other
Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); EXSM: Ex-Servicemen; EWS: Economically Weaker Sections;
and PwBD: Persons with Benchmark Disability

Senior Admin Officer Gr-II

ADA
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