DRDO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has invited applications from retired Central Government, State Government, PSU and Autonomous Body officials for one Consultant post (Post Code 2026/RCI/365, Level-13, Technical category) on contract for the RCI project MRSAM (IAF). Applications go by post to the RCI address in Hyderabad, and the last date is 13 November 2026, which the notice calls the cut-off date for receipt of applications.

DRDO RCI Consultant at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.

About Research Centre Imarat

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a DRDO establishment at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad, under the Government of India, Ministry of Defence. This engagement is for the RCI project MRSAM (IAF). The notice describes the work as a short-term contract engagement, signed by the Director, RCI, Hyderabad.

Where and How to Send

Interested retired officials of Central Government, State Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies are to submit applications in the format at Annexure-II, along with copies of the documents named in the application, to this address:

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

The notice does not specify the postal mode, any text for the envelope, or an email address for applications. The cut-off date for receipt is given as 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement; the notice is dated 23 October 2026 and prints 13 November 2026 as the last date to apply.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The notice lists one post: Consultant, Post Code 2026/RCI/365, Pay Level-13 of retired official, Technical category, 01 post, Terms of Reference at Appendix-A, contract duration one year and extendable as per norms.

Eligibility

• Officers or officials who have retired from Central or State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies or Government R&D organizations, with practical knowledge and experience in the field of the Terms of Reference.
• The Terms of Reference say the consultant should have served more than 25 years in any Central Government establishment, preferably IAF/IA/IN, and retired in the pay level matrix above 13.
• Experience in execution of warranty and maintenance support to IAF/IA/IN for Guided Missile Systems.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong flair for in-depth examination of the areas of work.
• A gap of fifteen (15) days is required between retirement and appointment as Consultant.
• Preference: persons who have worked with DRDO are accorded preference during selection/appointment; preference is also given to persons who have served in Defence projects in IAF, Army and Navy.

The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility of the post.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for all categories of retired employees is 63 years as on the closing date of application. No relaxation is printed.

Pay and Allowances

Consultants are not entitled to Dearness Allowance, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS, medical reimbursement or similar benefits. For official travel inside the country, TA/DA is admissible at the rate matching the grade pay or pay level from which the consultant retired. A retired Government official continues to draw pension and dearness relief on pension during the engagement, if eligible, and the engagement is not re-employment.

DRDO RCI Consultant Job Description

• Engagement is for the RCI project MRSAM (IAF); category of work is Technical Work and Administrative/Secretarial Work.
• Task: co-ordinating the activity of SPOC from project for all DRDO deliverables (BTS OEMs).
• The consultancy is necessary to monitor the failure reports of MRSAM Systems at various Air Force Stations.
• Expertise required: product support methodology, maintenance philosophy within IAF, IA and IN, and co-ordination with IAI, IAF and BTS OEMs.
• Estimated time for the tasks: 03 years; initially one year, with further extension up to two years with the approval of Competent Authority.

Enclosures

Self-attested photocopies of these documents are to be enclosed with the application:

• Identity Proof
• Proof of Address
• Copy of Pension Payment Order
• Copy of Proof of Educational Qualification
• Copy of Service Verification Certificate

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The consultancy starts for one year from the date the consultant enters into the contract agreement with DRDO.
• Working hours are those of the lab or establishment where the consultant is engaged. In special circumstances the consultant may be called on holidays or beyond normal hours, with no other benefits or leave.
• Remuneration for services in a month is payable in the subsequent month, as per Para 6 of the Ministry of Defence letter no. DHRD/DRDO CONSULTANT/GUIDELINES/E/685/D(R&D) dated 06 Jul 2022.
• Paid leave may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service; accumulation beyond a calendar year may not be allowed.
• Secretary DD (R&D) has the right to examine, review or terminate the consultancy at any time.
• The consultant must abide by the Contract Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, General Conduct Rules, Information Security Act and other restrictions applicable to Govt. employees.
• No facility other than remuneration and conveyance allowance is provided. The department is not responsible for any loss, accident, damage or injury, including during travel.
• The consultant may not take up private business or professional activity that conflicts with Government interest. The engagement is temporary (non-official) and against specific jobs.
• A candidature is liable to be rejected if any information is found false, incorrect, incomplete or if ineligibility is detected at any time before or after selection.

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