Consultant Recruitment at DRDO ADE Bengaluru 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹75,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Applicants must have retired from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Government R&D Organizations and possess practical knowledge and adequate experience in the relevant field. They must have retired at the prescribed pay level.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must have 15+ years of leading experience in indigenous design & development of complex aeronautical systems, along with experience in product data management, product support, operational missions, requirement analysis, quality assurance, strategic program management, CCS level project files, project management, procurement management, information systems, and airworthiness certification processes.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru is inviting applications from retired government employees for Consultant positions on a contract basis. This recruitment drive offers experienced individuals an opportunity to contribute their expertise in various technical domains, particularly in aeronautical systems and project management. Candidates with a strong background in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies are encouraged to apply for these short-term contract roles, which are crucial for supporting DRDO's research and development initiatives.
- This recruitment is ideal for retired government employees seeking to leverage their extensive experience in a defense research environment.
- Consultants will play a vital role in guiding and coordinating technical programs, contributing to system engineering and project management.
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working with DRDO, highlighting the value of institutional knowledge.
- The engagement is on a contract basis for one year, with potential for extension, offering flexibility and continued professional involvement.
- Applicants should ensure all required documents are prepared and submitted by the deadline to avoid rejection.
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Additional Salary Information
For Non-Pensioners, the remuneration for Pay Level-14 is ₹75,000/- per month. Pensioners will receive a fixed monthly amount calculated by deducting their basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. A conveyance allowance of ₹5,000/- per month is admissible for pay level 12 and above.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Applications will be preliminarily scrutinized for fulfillment of basic eligibility criteria and Terms of Reference (TOR).
A Screening Committee will assess suitability and short-list applicants.
A merit-wise panel will be recommended by the Screening Committee, valid for six months.
An Offer of Appointment will be issued after approval from the Competent Authority.
Pre-appointment activities include verification of documents like PPO, Medical Fitness Certificate, and Police Verification.
Selected candidates must sign a Contract Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-.
Application Fees
Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- for Contract Agreement and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Interested and eligible retired officials may submit their applications in the enclosed FORMAT (APPENDIX – ‘A’) with all the requisite supporting documents.
- Applications can be submitted to the Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organisation, C.V Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru- 560075.
- Applications can also be submitted by email to director.ade@gov.in.
- Applications received after the closing date will be automatically rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Retired employees from Central Government/State Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies with considerable experience relevant to the functioning for which they are applying are eligible. There must be a gap of fifteen days between retirement and appointment as a consultant.
The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
The engagement will initially be for a contractual duration of one year from the date of engagement, with the possibility of extension.