Overview
The Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible professionals for engagement as Individual Consultants on a contract basis. The positions are available in the Project Management Team (PMT) under iDEX Innovations for Defence Excellence. The application process will be open until December 1, 2025.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No of Posts |
|---|
| Deputy Program Director (DPD) | 3 |
| Program Executive (PE) | 2 |
| Deputy Program Executive (DPE) | 2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Deputy Program Director (DPD): Masters Degree in Science, Management, Technology or Equivalent with 6 years post-qualification experience OR Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience in relevant field. Previous experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and program management is preferred.
Program Executive (PE): Masters Degree with 2 years experience OR Bachelors with 4 years in relevant field.
Deputy Program Executive (DPE): Masters Degree no experience required OR Bachelors with 1 year of experience in relevant field.
Relevant fields include innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship, program/project management, consulting, etc.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: November 3, 2025
Application Start Date: To be announced
Last Date to Apply: December 1, 2025, up to 17:00 Hours
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
- General/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹ Nil (No application fee)
Salary / Pay Scale
Monthly Salary: ₹40,000 to ₹1,80,000 consolidated
Pay Scale: Not specified in the notification
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
Shortlisting based on application
Skill Tests (Video Conference/In-person)
Personal Interview
Group Discussion
Final Selection by Committee
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at www.idex.gov.in and apply under the Career section.
- Fill out the online application form and upload all required documents in a single PDF file, ensuring it is within the prescribed size limit.
- Submit the application before December 1, 2025, up to 5:00 PM.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for interview. No other modes of application will be considered.
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