Planning Officer Land Systems Recruitment 2026 has been notified vide No. 18(1)/2026/PO(LS)/DP(A&C) dated 09 Feb 2026 by the Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, Directorate of Planning & Coordination, New Delhi. Planning Officer Land Systems Recruitment 2026 is for filling up one post of Planning Officer (Land Systems) in the Directorate of Planning & Coordination on a deputation basis. The post is in Pay Band IV (VI CPC) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 8700. Planning Officer Land Systems Recruitment 2026 specifies eligibility, qualifications, terms of deputation, and application procedure as detailed in the vacancy circular. Planning Officer Land Systems Recruitment 2026 applications are to be forwarded through the proper channel within the prescribed period.
Planning Officer Land Systems Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview ( NOTIFICATION)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence |
| Department | Department of Defence Production |
| Directorate | Directorate of Planning & Coordination |
| Post Name | Planning Officer (Land Systems) |
| Number of Posts | 01 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Deputation |
| Office Address | 5th Floor, C-Block, Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi – 110001 |
| Circular No. | 18(1)/2026/PO(LS)/DP(A&C) |
| Date | 09 Feb 2026 |
Important Dates
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue of Circular | 09 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 45 days of the date of issue of this circular |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Number of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Officer (Land Systems) | 01 | Pay Band IV (VI CPC) Rs. 37400–67000/- with Grade Pay Rs. 8700/- |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Rank (Service Officers) | Rank of Col/ Gp Capt/ Capt from Army/Air Force/Navy respectively |
| Mode | Transfer on Deputation of serving government officers/employees of PSUs |
| Eligible Officers | (i) Suitable officers of All India Services, IOFS, or officers holding analogous posts in Central Civil Services Group ‘A’; OR (ii) Officer holding analogous posts in DRDO/Army/Air Force/Navy |
Essential/Desirable Qualification
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | (a) Overall performance well above average and not permanently superseded for promotion; (b) Proficient in DAP 2020 and defence capital acquisition procedures; (c) Held appointments related to Land System Equipment (AFVs, Armament Systems, Ammunition & Explosives, Combat Vehicles, specialist vehicles etc.); (d) Qualified on DSSC/TSOC. |
| Desirable | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification. |
Age Limit
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Terms of Deputation
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Period of Deputation | Ordinarily will not exceed 05 years (including period in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment) |
| Pay Regulation | As per existing Government orders/instructions, Service Officers shall continue to draw pay and allowances from their respective CDAs in case of selection |
Application Process
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Through Proper Channel |
| Submission Address | Jt Dir (Adm & Coord), Directorate of Planning & Coordination, Ministry of Defence, 5th Floor, Room No. 501, C Block, Defence Office Complex, KG Marg, New Delhi-110001 |
| Copies Required | Application in attached proforma |
| Deadline | Within 45 days of issue of circular |
Documents Required
- Application in prescribed Bio-Data Proforma
- ACR Dossier / authenticated copies of last 5 years ACRs/APARs
- Integrity Certificate
- Statement of major/minor penalty, if any, imposed during last 10 years
- Certificate from administrative authority regarding correctness of particulars and vigilance status
Important Instructions
- Applications must be forwarded as per the attached proforma only.
- Administrative authority must certify that no disciplinary/vigilance case is pending or contemplated.
- Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- The vacancy circular is also uploaded on www.ddpmod.gov.in under the hyperlink “Vacancy & Circular” with the heading “Vacancy circular for the post of PO(LS) in Directorate of Planning & Coordination, DDP, MoD”.
Official Website / Reference
Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
Website: www.ddpmod.gov.in
Circular No. 18(1)/2026/PO(LS)/DP(A&C) dated 09 Feb 2026
