DRDO DLRL Consultant (Technical) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Retired Officers/Officials from Central/State Govt, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Govt R&D Organizations (retired at Level-13A or equivalent) with expertise in Software Quality Assurance and IV&V.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Considerable experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA), IV&V activities, SDLC documentation review, and testing of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems with knowledge of DO-178B/C and DGSD standards.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 63 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad under DRDO is inviting applications for 1 post of Consultant (Technical) on a short-term contract basis. The role offers a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹60,000 for non-pensioners alongside applicable conveyance allowances. Retired government officials holding Pay Level 13A with experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) are eligible. This position provides senior retired defence and technical experts a prestigious opportunity to support critical Electronic Warfare systems projects.
- Maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as on the closing date of application.
- Engagement is initially for a duration of one year, extendable up to two years.
- No application fee is required to apply for this post.
- Selection will be based on shortlisting and eligibility criteria specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR).
- Selected consultants are entitled to ₹5,000 per month as conveyance allowance for Pay Level 12 and above.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹60,000 per month plus ₹5,000 conveyance allowance for non-pensioners; for pensioners/NPS retirees, remuneration is fixed as per GoI norms by deducting pension/30% basic pay.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria, experience, and TOR requirements Personal Interaction / Interview
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Preference given to persons possessing experience of having worked with DRDO.
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma (Annexure-II) from the official DRDO website or detailed notification PDF.
- Fill in personal, education, and service details accurately.
- Enclose self-attested copies of Identity Proof, Address Proof, Pension Payment Order (PPO), Educational Qualification proofs, and Service Verification Certificate.
- Submit the completed application packet to The Director, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Chandrayangutta Lines, Hyderabad - 500 005 via post.
- Ensure the application arrives within 21 days from the date of advertisement publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Non-pensioners receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹60,000 per month plus ₹5,000 conveyance allowance, while pensioners' remuneration is fixed by deducting basic pension from last pay drawn.
Retired officers from Central/State Govt, PSUs, or Govt R&D organizations having retired at Pay Level-13A with expertise in Software Quality Assurance and IV&V for EW systems are eligible.
The maximum age limit for applying is 63 years as of the application closing date.
