DRDO Chair – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹125,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Retired or retiring Scientist of Distinguished Scientist (DS) grade or equivalent in Pay Level-16, or retired Lt. General.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The DRDO Chair position offers a prestigious opportunity for senior retired or retiring scientists to lead defense technology initiatives within the Defence Research & Development Organisation. Selected experts with a background in engineering and science disciplines will drive critical research and development activities across complex domains like aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, and computer science. This role is highly attractive for senior defense professionals seeking to continue contributing to India's military self-reliance and strategic capabilities on a contractual basis.
- The position is open to retired or retiring officers from Central Government or Autonomous Bodies with a retirement date up to November 30, 2026.
- Maximum age limit is 5 years after the superannuation of the candidate.
- The appointment is on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable up to three years.
- Interested candidates must submit their neatly typed application on A-4 size paper to the Director of Human Resource & Vigilance at DRDO HQ.
- Applicants are required to get their application endorsed by the concerned Lab Director or Cluster DG.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹1,25,000/- per month, subject to basic pension deduction rules. Retired Lt. Generals or equivalent in Pay Level-16 are also eligible.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening by a Screening Committee to shortlist candidates.
The Selection Committee reviews the recommendations and proposes the final list.
Approval by the Competent Authority.
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Positions are filled based on specialized eligibility and contractual suitability rules of DRDO.
How to Apply
- Prepare a neatly typed application on A-4 size paper.
- Ensure the application is endorsed by the concerned Lab/Estt. Director and Cluster DGs where you wish to render services.
- Attach required documents: PPO & Identity Card copy, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, and a recent photograph.
- Address envelope as 'Application for DRDO Chair/DRDO Fellow'.
- Post the physical application to: The Director, Directorate of Human Resource & Vigilance (DHR&V), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Room No. 229 (DRDS-III), DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011.
- Optionally, send an advance copy of the application via email to director-dhrv@gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
The position of DRDO Chair offers a fixed monthly emolument of ₹1,25,000.
Candidates must have a B.Tech or B.E. degree and be a retired or retiring Distinguished Scientist (DS) or equivalent in Pay Level-16.
There are 2 vacancies available for the DRDO Chair position.