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.
iDEX Recruitment 2025-26 – 07 Executive Posts
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Post Names |
Individual Consultants (DPD/ PE/ DPE) |
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Total Vacancies |
07 |
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Age Limit |
26 to 40 years (varies by post) |
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Monthly Salary |
₹40,000 to ₹1,80,000 (consolidated) |
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Minimum Qualification |
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Science/Management/Technology |
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Selection Process |
Interview & Skill Tests |
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Job Location |
New Delhi |
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Last Date |
01/12/2025 |
✅ iDEX Vacancy 2025-26 List:
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Post Name |
No of Posts |
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Deputy Program Director (DPD) |
03 |
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Program Executive (PE) |
02 |
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Deputy Program Executive (DPE) |
02 |
✅ iDEX Recruitment 2025 Age Limit:
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DPD: Below 40 years; PE: Below 30 years; DPE: Below 26 years as on 01.12.2025.
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Age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
✅ iDEX Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
- 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.
✅ iDEX Recruitment 2025 Selection Process:
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Shortlisting based on application → Video Conference/In-person Skill Tests, Personal Interview & Group Discussion |
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Final Selection by Interview & Selection Committee |
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Document Verification |
✅ iDEX Recruitment 2025 Application Fee:
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Nil. No Application Fee.
✅ iDEX Recruitment2025 Important Dates:
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Date of Publication of Notification |
03rd November 2025 |
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Last date for submission of Online Application |
01st December 2025 (17:00 Hours) |
✅ iDEX Recruitment 2025 Important Links:
- iDEX Apply Online Link
- iDEX Notification PDF
- Join Our Free Govt Job Alert Channels: WhatsApp | Telegram | X | Arattai
✅ How to Apply iDEX Recruitment 2025-26:
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.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for iDEX Recruitment 2025-26?
DPD: Below 40 years; PE: Below 30 years; DPE: Below 26 years as on 01.12.2025. Age relaxation as per GoI rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for iDEX Recruitment 2025-26?
Master’s/Bachelor’s in Science/Management/Technology with relevant post-qualification experience (varies by post: DPD 6-8 years, PE 2-4 years, DPE 0-1 year).
What is the selection process for iDEX Recruitment 2025-26?
Shortlisting → Skill Tests (Video/In-person), Personal Interview, Group Discussion → Final Selection by Committee.
What is the last date to apply for iDEX Recruitment 2025-26?
01st December 2025 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the total number of vacancies for iDEX Recruitment 2025-26?
07 tentative posts (DPD-3, PE-2, DPE-2) for Project Management Team in DIO.