DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 for Retired Government Officials
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Qualification
- Qualification: Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Govt R&D Organizations and possessing practical knowledge and experience in the field for which he/she is applying as per Terms of Reference (TOR) for the position. Educational Qualification: Graduation Onwards.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 1 to 30 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) invites applications from retired Central/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies officials for Consultant positions at its Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) in Bengaluru. This recruitment drive offers experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute their expertise on a short-term contract basis, focusing on various technical and project management roles. Eligible candidates with a strong background in government functioning and relevant practical knowledge are encouraged to apply for these positions, which are crucial for national defense projects.
- This recruitment is ideal for retired government officials seeking to leverage their extensive experience in a dynamic research and development environment.
- Candidates with prior experience working with DRDO will receive preference during the selection process, highlighting the value of institutional knowledge.
- The roles involve critical technical and project management activities related to radar development, offering a chance to contribute to cutting-edge defense technology.
- Applicants should ensure all required documents, including the application proforma and terms and conditions, are duly completed and self-attested before submission.
- The contract is initially for one year, with potential for extension based on performance and organizational norms, providing a stable engagement opportunity.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration and conveyance allowances for Pensioners: A fixed monthly amount will be admissible, calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This amount remains unchanged for the contract term, with no annual increment. Conveyance allowance is Rs. 3000/- up to Pay Level-11 and Rs. 5000/- for Pay Level-12 to 14 and above. For Non-Pensioners: Maximum consolidated monthly remuneration and conveyance allowances are Rs. 40,000/- (Level-10), Rs. 50,000/- (Level-11), and Rs. 60,000/- (Level-12/13A) with conveyance allowances of Rs. 3,000/- or Rs. 5,000/- respectively. For Govt. officials retired under National Pension Scheme (NPS): An amount equivalent to 30% of the last basic pay drawn at retirement will be deducted from the last basic pay, and the remainder will be the fixed monthly remuneration. Conveyance allowance is Rs. 3000/- up to Pay Level-11 and Rs. 5000/- for Pay Level-12 to 14 and above. Consultants are not entitled to other allowances like Dearness Allowance, Transport Facility, Residential Accommodation, etc., but are eligible for TA/DA for official travel.
Important Dates
Selection Process
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Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Interested and eligible retired officials from Central Government/State Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies may submit their duly completed applications.
- Applications must be in the FORMAT enclosed (Appendix 'A').
- Include a signed copy of the Terms of Conditions (Appendix 'B') as a declaration of fulfilling eligibility.
- Attach self-attested copies of documents referred to in the application.
- Send the application to The Director, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO, Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru- 560 093.
- Applications can also be sent by email to director.lrde@gov.in with the subject line “Application for Consultant”.
- Incomplete, ineligible, or late applications will be rejected automatically without intimation.
- Ensure there is a gap of at least fifteen (15) days between retirement and appointment as a consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Govt R&D Organizations and possess practical knowledge and experience in the field relevant to the Terms of Reference (TOR) are eligible.
The maximum age limit for all categories of retired Government employees for applying will be 63 years as on the closing date of the application.
The consultancy will start for a period of one year from the date of entering into the contract agreement with DRDO, extendable as per norms.