UIDAI Recruitment for Section Officer Post Begins, Salary in Lakhs; Know Eligibility and Application Process

There's a job opportunity at UIDAI for government employees. Let's find out who can apply and what the salary will be.

UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has announced recruitment for the post of Section Officer. This opportunity is for those who are already working in a government department, state government, PSU, or any autonomous body. This recruitment will be on a deputation basis, meaning that upon selection, the candidate will get the opportunity to work at UIDAI for a few years and can later return to their previous department. This opportunity provides career growth, new experiences, and a better platform to work at the central level.

This post is located at the UIDAI Technology Center in Bengaluru. The Section Officer's job will involve working on policies related to Aadhaar number issuance, Aadhaar authentication, and handling the administrative work of the department. In addition, they will be responsible for office-related computer work, file management, report preparation, and e-governance related tasks, which will strengthen digital administration.

Who can apply?

Only officers currently working in the Central Government, State Government, PSUs, or any autonomous institution can apply for this post. The candidate should have experience in administration, legal, HR, finance, accounts, or e-governance. Proficiency in office computer work is essential. Private sector employees are not eligible for this recruitment.

What is the age limit?

The maximum age limit for the UIDAI Section Officer recruitment is 56 years. The age will be calculated according to the rules and guidelines related to deputation.

What will be the salary?

Upon selection for this post, the salary will be as per Level-8 of the 7th Pay Commission. The salary will range from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month. In addition, dearness allowance, transport allowance, and other benefits will be provided as per Central Government rules.

Last date for application

The last date for receiving applications for the UIDAI Section Officer recruitment is January 12, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. How will the selection be made?

The selection process will be entirely based on deputation. First, applications and documents will be reviewed. Following this, eligible and experienced candidates will be selected for further processing.

How to apply

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted offline. Candidates must send their application form along with the required documents to the following address within the stipulated deadline: Director (HR), UIDAI, Aadhaar Complex, NTI Layout, Tata Nagar, Kodigehalli, Technology Centre, Bengaluru – 560092.