Consultant (Technical) – ARDE

Maharashtra, India Posted Last verified

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Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹60,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Retired officials from Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Government R&D Organizations with practical knowledge and experience in the field of Armament discipline, specifically in the design and development of flight hardware for long-range Pinaka rocket variants, and production support activities of Guided Pinaka Rocket System, Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) rocket and Pinaka ADM Rocket for Indian Army.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Candidates must possess considerable experience of functioning in Central Government Ministries/Departments and practical knowledge in the field for which they are applying. Preference will be given to persons with prior experience in DRDO.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 63 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The Consultant (Technical) role, with one vacancy at Pay Level 12, offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000 plus a ₹5,000 conveyance allowance. This position is ideal for retired government officials with expertise in Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) and Guided Pinaka Rocket System (GPRS). Candidates will contribute to critical design, development, testing, and evaluation tasks, making it a rewarding opportunity for those seeking to apply their extensive technical knowledge in a high-impact defense research environment.

  • This role is crucial for retired technical experts looking to contribute to advanced defense projects.
  • The position involves hands-on work in design, development, testing, and evaluation of rocket components.
  • Candidates should prepare documents related to their experience in defense R&D and technical fields.
  • The contract is for a period of one year, extendable based on performance and project needs.
  • Applicants must ensure their communication and interpersonal skills are strong for effective collaboration.
Notification

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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000 plus a conveyance allowance of ₹5,000 per month for Pay Level 12.

Important Dates

Opening Date 09 Nov 2026
Closing Date 29 Nov 2026
Last date of receipt of application 21 days from publishing of the Advertisement

Selection Process

Preference will be given to persons possessing experience of having worked in DRDO during selection/appointment.

Application Fees

Refer official detailed notification

Reservation

As per Government of India norms for retired officials.

How to Apply

  • Interested eligible retired officials may submit their application in the enclosed format (Appendix-A) along with copies of documents.
  • Applications can be submitted by postal mail to The Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, Armament Post, Pune - 411021.
  • Applications can also be sent by email to techcoord.arde@gov.in with the subject line “Application for Consultant & Pay Level”.
  • Incomplete/ineligible applications or applications sent to addresses other than mentioned will be rejected automatically.
  • Applications received after the closing date will also be rejected without any intimation.
  • Candidates applying for more than one Post Code are required to submit separate applications for each Post Code.
  • The detailed terms and conditions annexed as Appendix-B must also be submitted along with Appendix-A.
  • Ensure all required documents, including Identity Proof, Proof of Address, Copy of P.P.O., Copy of proofs of Educational Qualification, and Copy of Service Verification certificate, are enclosed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The consolidated monthly remuneration for this role is ₹60,000, along with a conveyance allowance of ₹5,000 per month.

Candidates must be retired officials from Central/State Govt., PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Govt. R&D Organizations with practical knowledge and experience in the relevant technical field.

The maximum age limit for applying to this consultant position is 63 years as on the closing date of application.