Job Details

Job

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 contract basis for the Project Management Team (PMT) under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence). This opportunity is for experienced candidates in innovation, entrepreneurship, and related fields to support defence innovation ecosystem building through partnerships with MSMEs, startups, R&D institutes, and academia. The iDEX Recruitment 2025-26 online application form will be available on the official website up to 1st December 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed DIO notification before filling out the application form. www.indgovtjobs.in Post Names Individual Consultants (DPD/ PE/ DPE) Total Vacancies 07 Age Limit 26 to 40 years (varies by post) Monthly Salary ₹40,000 to ₹1,80,000 (consolidated) Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s/Master’s in Science/Management/Technology Selection Process Interview & Skill Tests Job Location New Delhi Last Date 01/12/2025 Post Name No of Posts Deputy Program Director (DPD) 03 Program Executive (PE) 02 Deputy Program Executive (DPE) 02 DPD: Below 40 years; PE: Below 30 years; DPE: Below 26 years as on 01.12.2025. Age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Organization

iDEX

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 07

Posts

Executive level posts - 07

Qualification

  • For DPD: Master’s Degree in Science/Management/Technology or Equivalent with 6 years post-qualification experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years experience in relevant field. Previous experience in innovation/entrepreneurship/program management preferred.
  • For PE: Master’s Degree with 2 years experience OR Bachelor’s with 4 years in relevant field.
  • For DPE: Master’s Degree (no experience required) OR Bachelor’s with 1 year experience in relevant field.
  • Relevant fields: Innovation ecosystem, entrepreneurship, program/project management, consulting, etc.

Age

  • DPD: Below 40 years; PE: Below 30 years; DPE: Below 26 years as on 01.12.2025.
  • Age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Application Form Fees

  • Nil. No Application Fee.

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on application → Video Conference/In-person Skill Tests, Personal Interview & Group Discussion

Final Selection by Interview & Selection Committee

Document Verification

Form Apply Process

The iDEX Online Registration will be made through the official DIO/ iDEX website. The application process steps are as follows:-

➢ Step 1: Visit www.idex.gov.in and apply under the Career section on or before 01st December 2025 up to 5:00 PM.

➢ Step 2: Fill the online application form and upload all required documents in a single PDF file (no file size limit, but ensure within prescribed size).

➢ Step 3: Submit the application. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email for interview. No other modes of application will be considered.


Important Dates

Date of Publication of Notification

03rd November 2025

Last date for submission of Online Application

01st December 2025 (17:00 Hours)

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 01/12/2025