DRDO Fellowships – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech, or B.E. in relevant disciplines of science or engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Retired or retiring Scientist 'G' grade or equivalent in Pay Level-14, or retired Major General.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The DRDO Fellowships offer opportunities for retired or retiring Scientist 'G' grade officers or equivalent Major Generals to engage in high-impact research. Candidates with backgrounds in engineering, materials science, life sciences, or electronics will be post-placed across various laboratories of the organization. This fellowship provides a regular monthly honorarium and a chance to mentor young scientists while guiding strategic security programs.
- There are 6 vacancies, distributed equally with 3 positions in DRDO and 3 in non-DRDO establishments.
- Appointees are entitled to paid leave at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
- Candidates must attach self-attested copies of PPO, Identity Card, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and a recent color passport photo.
- Duly filled applications must be endorsed by the concerned Lab Director and Cluster DG.
- The selection process is based on screening by a committee followed by a final approval recommendation.
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Additional Salary Information
Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹80,000/- per month. Retired Major Generals or equivalent in Pay Level-14 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 monthly consolidated honorarium for DRDO Fellowships is ₹80,000.
Candidates require an M.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech, or B.E. in relevant fields and must have retired as Scientist 'G' or equivalent.
The contract tenure is for a maximum of 3 years, with annual renewals based on performance.