GTRE DRDO Consultant Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 - ₹60,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Retired government employees with experience relevant to the post-specific Terms of Reference (TOR) in Technical or Admin & Allied fields.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements differ across posts, covering a mix of professional backgrounds and seniority levels. Candidates should review the official notification for the exact experience criteria before applying.
- 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.
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced a recruitment drive for the engagement of retired Government employees as Consultants on a contract basis for the year 2026. This recruitment is aimed at seasoned professionals retired from Central/State Governments, PSUs, or autonomous bodies who have practical experience relevant to technical and administrative domains. Eligible candidates can contribute to prestigious aerospace engine projects at GTRE, Bengaluru, while working in a highly specialized defense research environment. Interested individuals should review the official notification for complete application guidelines and eligibility requirements.
- Open exclusively to retired officials from Central/State Governments, PSUs, and Autonomous Bodies.
- The contract duration is initially for one year, extendable based on performance and organizational requirements.
- Prior experience of working with DRDO will be accorded preference during the selection process.
- The maximum age limit for applying candidates is capped at 63 years as of the application closing date.
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Additional Salary Information
Pensioners: A fixed monthly amount arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. Non-Pensioners: Monthly pay of Rs. 30,000 (Level 6), Rs. 50,000 (Level 11), or Rs. 60,000 (Level 12) depending on the post code. Conveyance Allowance of Rs. 3,000 (up to Level 11) or Rs. 5,000 (Level 12 and above) is also admissible.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Preliminary scrutiny of applications by a locally-constituted Committee.
Screening by a Screening Committee to assess suitability and shortlist candidates.
Recommendation of a merit-wise panel valid for six months.
Issuance of Offer of Appointment by the Directorate of Personnel, DRDO HQ.
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Reservations and relaxations do not apply to direct contract appointments of retired personnel as per standard rules.
How to Apply
- Download the application form format provided in Appendix - A of the official notification.
- Fill out all the details carefully, ensuring the correct Post Code is specified.
- Attach required documents including Identity Proof, Address Proof, Copy of P.P.O, Educational Proofs, and Service Verification Certificate.
- Send the completed application to 'The Director, Gas Turbine Research Establishment, C.V Raman Nagar, Post No. 9302, Bengaluru - 560093' or email it to director.gtre@gov.in.
- Ensure the application reaches the destination on or before the deadline of 29 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Retired employees from Central Government, State Government, PSUs, and Autonomous Bodies who possess practical knowledge and experience relevant to the specific post's Terms of Reference (TOR) can apply.
The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Eligible candidates can submit their completed application form (Appendix-A) along with the required supporting documents either to the designated postal address or via email to director.gtre@gov.in.
