Consultant (Technical/Admin) at ARDE DRDO 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 11
- Qualification
- Qualification: Retired officials from Central/State Govt., PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, Govt. R&D Organizations with considerable experience in relevant fields.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements are role-specific, with many posts asking for around 25 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should confirm the exact criteria in the official notification.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Consultant (Admin) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/353 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/344 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/345 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/346 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/347 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/348 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/349 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/350 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/351 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/352 1 Vacancy
- Consultant (Technical) - Post Code 2026/ARDE/354 1 Vacancy
The Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a part of DRDO, is inviting applications from retired government officials for Consultant positions on a contract basis in Pune. This recruitment drive offers an opportunity for experienced individuals from Central/State Government, PSUs, and Autonomous Bodies to contribute their expertise to various technical and administrative projects. Candidates with a background in DRDO will be given preference, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking to leverage their public service experience in a dynamic research and development environment.
- Candidates should possess practical knowledge and experience in the field for which they are applying, as per the annexed Terms of Reference for each post code.
- The maximum age limit for all categories of retired employees applying for these consultant roles is 63 years as on the closing date of application.
- Applicants must have effective communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills with a flair for in-depth examination of their work areas.
- Ensure all required documents, including identity proof, address proof, P.P.O., educational qualifications, and service verification certificate, are enclosed with the application.
- Candidates applying for more than one Post Code must submit a separate application for each post code.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration and conveyance allowance 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. The amount so fixed shall remain unchanged for the term of the contract. There will be no annual increment/percentage increase during the contract period. Conveyance allowance: Rs. 3000/- up to Pay Level – 11, Rs. 5000/- up to Pay Level – 12 to 14 and above. Remuneration & Conveyance allowance for non-pensioners: Level-12: Rs. 60,000/- (Remuneration), Rs. 5,000/- (Conveyance Allowance). Level-11: Rs. 50,000/- (Remuneration), Rs. 3,000/- (Conveyance Allowance). Level-10: Rs. 40,000/- (Remuneration), Rs. 3,000/- (Conveyance Allowance). 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 fixed monthly as remuneration. Conveyance allowance: Rs. 3000/- up to Pay Level - 11, Rs. 5000/- up to Pay Level – 12 to 14 and above.
Important Dates
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
Refer official detailed notification
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
Retired officials from Central Government, State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, and Government R&D Organizations with considerable experience in Central Government Ministries/Departments are eligible.
The maximum age limit for all categories of retired employees is 63 years as on the closing date of application.
A fixed monthly amount will be admissible, calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This amount remains unchanged for the contract term, with no annual increment.
