Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Program Director and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 6 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

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Online applications for the vacancies of Program Director and other Posts will be accepted from 08 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Program Director and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

DIO – Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Salary Location
Program Director 2 Rs.180000-240000/- New Delhi, may be deputed to other places
Deputy Program Director 1 Rs.140000-180000/- New Delhi, may be deputed to other places
Program Executive 2 Rs.80000-120000/- New Delhi, may be deputed to other places
Deputy Program Executive 1 Rs.40000-80000/- New Delhi, may be deputed to other places
Total Vacancies: 6

DIO Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements

To be eligible for DIO Program Director and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Defence Innovation Organisation. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Eligibility Details

Post Name Eligibility Experience
Program Director Masters Degree in Science, Management, Technology or equivalent with 10 years post-qualification experience OR Bachelors Degree with 12 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field 10 years
Deputy Program Director Masters Degree with 6 years post-qualification experience OR Bachelors Degree with 8 years post-qualification experience 6 years
Program Executive Masters Degree with 2 years post-qualification experience OR Bachelors Degree with 4 years post-qualification experience 2 years
Deputy Program Executive Masters Degree, experience not mandatory OR Bachelors Degree with 1 year post-qualification experience No Details

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Defence Innovation Organisation for Program Director and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

Age Limit Details

Post Name Age Limit
Program Director Max 55 years
Deputy Program Director Max 40 years
Program Executive Max 30 years
Deputy Program Executive Max 26 years

The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.

The selection of candidates for Program Director and other Posts will be carried out through Shortlisting based on eligibility, Interview in-person at New Delhi or through Video Conferencing, skill tests, personal interview, group discussions, debates or quizzes. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Defence Innovation Organisation. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

How to Apply for DIO Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]

Type of Application Form
Online Application

The application for this recruitment of Defence Innovation Organisation is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from idex.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 10 August 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification / PDF Download Notification
Online Application Link Apply Now
Official Website idex.gov.in