Consultant at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) DRDO 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 - ₹200,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should have an M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science with experience in development and testing anti-vibration materials and testing, or NPTEL Course Composite Manufacturing with experience in Composite fabrication, Magnetorheological mounts and shear thickening fluid based mounts & testing characterization and documentation.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: 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 for which they are applying are eligible. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working with DRDO.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of DRDO, is recruiting one Consultant on a contract basis in 2026. This role offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000, plus a conveyance allowance, for retired government officials with an M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science or NPTEL Course Composite Manufacturing. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in anti-vibration mount development and testing for naval applications.
- The engagement for the Consultant position is initially for one year and is extendable as per norms.
- The maximum age limit for all categories of retired Government employees applying for this role is 63 years as on the closing date of application.
- Candidates with prior experience working with DRDO will be given preference during the selection process.
- The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills for in-depth examination of work areas.
- No annual increment or percentage increase will be provided during the contract period for this consultancy.
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Additional Salary Information
For Pensioners, a fixed monthly amount is admissible by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at retirement. For Non-Pensioners, the maximum consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000. For Govt. Employees retired under NPS, an amount equivalent to 30% of the last Basic Pay drawn at retirement will be deducted, with the resultant amount as fixed monthly remuneration. A fixed monthly conveyance allowance of ₹3,000 is also provided.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Preference will be given to persons possessing experience of having worked with DRDO.
Candidates should have effective communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a strong flair for in-depth examination of his/her areas of work.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- Interested and eligible retired officials of Central Government/ State Government/ PSU/ Autonomous bodies may submit their duly completed applications in the format enclosed at Annexure - III.
- Include a signed copy of Terms of Reference (Annexure-I) as a declaration of fulfilling the eligibility.
- Attach self-attested copies of documents as referred in the application.
- Send the application to the Director, NPOL (DRDO), Thrikkakara P.O, Kochi - 682 021.
- Ensure the application reaches within a period of 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
- Applications along with supporting documents can also be sent by email to admin.npol@gov.in within the above stipulated period.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Consultant position offers a consolidated monthly remuneration ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000, along with a conveyance allowance of ₹3,000 per month.
Candidates need an M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science with experience in anti-vibration materials development and testing, or an NPTEL Course in Composite Manufacturing with experience in composite fabrication and related testing.
The maximum age limit for all retired Government employees applying for this Consultant position is 63 years as on the closing date of application.