Consultant – LRDE

Karnataka, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹60,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Retired officers/officials from Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Govt R&D Organizations with practical knowledge and experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 30 years of working experience in Quality and Reliability Assurance, with specific experience in handling project Quality Assurance of Airborne Systems, Ground Based Systems, and Naval Systems.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 63 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
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The Consultant (Post Code 2026/LRDE/356) role at LRDE offers a unique opportunity for a retired government official to contribute to critical Quality and Reliability Assurance activities for Radar projects. With one vacancy available and a minimum pay of ₹60,000 per month, this position is ideal for experienced professionals in Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Candidates will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of advanced radar systems for various applications, providing a chance to leverage extensive expertise in a high-impact defense research environment.

  • Applicants should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of their technical domain.
  • Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience working with DRDO, highlighting the value of institutional knowledge.
  • The engagement is on a contract basis for one year, extendable as per norms, offering flexibility and continued professional contribution.
  • Candidates must ensure all required documents, including identity proof and educational qualifications, are ready for submission.
  • The role involves preparing comprehensive Master Quality Assurance Plans and conducting reliability analysis using professional software tools.
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Additional Salary Information

For non-pensioners, the maximum consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹60,000, plus a conveyance allowance of ₹5,000. For pensioners, a fixed monthly amount is admissible by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at retirement.

Important Dates

Notification Date 14 October 2026
Application Deadline 04 November 2026

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

The minimum pay for the Consultant (Post Code 2026/LRDE/356) role is ₹60,000 per month, with a maximum consolidated remuneration of ₹60,000 per month for non-pensioners.

Candidates for Consultant (Post Code 2026/LRDE/356) must be retired officers/officials from Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Govt R&D Organizations with practical knowledge and experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The maximum age limit for applying to the Consultant (Post Code 2026/LRDE/356) position is 63 years as on the closing date of the application.