Consultant in RCI (DRDO) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹90,000 - ₹240,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Govt., PSUs, autonomous bodies, Govt. R&D Organizations and possessing practical knowledge and experience in the field for which he/she is applying (as per TOR enclosed). Preference will be given to persons possessing experience of having worked with DRDO.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must have served more than 25 years in a Central Government Establishment, preferably IAF/IA/IN, and possess experience in the execution of Warranty & Maintenance support for Guided Missile Systems. Preference will be given to those with prior experience in Defence projects in IAF, Army, and Navy.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is inviting applications for one Consultant position at its Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad. This role offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000, plus a ₹5,000 conveyance allowance, for retired government officials with over 25 years of experience in Central Government Establishments. The selected candidate will provide critical technical support for the MRSAM project, focusing on warranty and maintenance of Guided Missile Systems.
- The engagement is for a short-term contract, initially for one year, extendable up to two years with approval.
- Applicants must have retired from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies at Pay Level 13 or above.
- Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience working on Defence projects in IAF, Army, or Navy.
- The maximum age limit for all retired employees applying is 63 years as of the application closing date.
- The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills for in-depth examination of work areas and coordination with various stakeholders.
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Additional Salary Information
For Pensioners: A fixed monthly amount shall be admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This amount remains unchanged for the contract term. For Govt. Employees retired under National Pension Scheme (NPS): An amount equivalent to 30% of the last basic pay drawn at the time of retirement shall be deducted from the last basic pay, and the resultant amount shall be the fixed monthly remuneration. For Non-Pensioners: A fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹60,000 per month is admissible. All categories will receive a conveyance allowance of ₹5,000 per month.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Review of applications Interview/Appointment (preference for DRDO experienced candidates)
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Refer official detailed notification
How to Apply
- Interested eligible retired officials of Central Government / State Government / PSU/Autonomous Bodies may submit their applications.
- Applications must be in the enclosed Format at Annexure II.
- Include a copy of documents as referred in the application.
- Send the complete application to: RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT (RCI), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Vignyanakancha P.O., Hyderabad 500 069.
Frequently Asked Questions
For non-pensioners, the consolidated monthly remuneration is ₹60,000, plus a ₹5,000 conveyance allowance. For pensioners and NPS retirees, remuneration is calculated based on their last drawn pay and pension deductions.
Candidates must be retired officers/officials from Central/State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies, or Govt. R&D Organizations with practical knowledge and experience in the relevant field, having retired at Pay Level 13 or above.
The maximum age limit for all categories of retired employees applying for the Consultant position is 63 years as of the closing date of application.
