DRDO ADE Consultant Recruitment 2026 (Advt 001/2026)
Posted: 5 days ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL (Karnataka)
Closes: 4 Nov 2026
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ADE, DRDO seeks a retired Government officer (Pay Level‑14) as Consultant (Technical) for Bengaluru on a one‑year contract, extendable. The consultant will guide and coordinate a system‑of‑systems programme (RPSA) including requirement engineering, system engineering documentation, quality and V&V processes for CEMILAC clearance, costing and timelines for CCS sanction, configuration/CAD/data management, and lifecycle/product support. The role includes stakeholder and industry interaction, documentation to standards, and support to users, following detailed TOR in Annexure‑I. Engagement is non‑official, without regular allowances; TA/DA is admissible on official travel; paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month is available.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Karnataka
- Cities:
- Bengaluru
Job Summary
Engagement of one Consultant (Technical) at ADE, DRDO Bengaluru for RPSA and related aeronautical system‑engineering tasks under Annexure‑I TOR. Open to retired Government officials who served at Pay Level‑14; maximum age 63 years; contract for one year extendable; applications due 02 Nov 2026.
Important Dates
Advertisement date
Date of publication on DRDO website (per notice)
Publication date on DRDO listing page
Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applicationsNext
Last date to apply · Cut-off date for receipt of applicationEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 15 - N/A years |
2. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 63 years |
| Upper age limit | Maximum age shall not be more than 63 years as on the closing date for receipt of the application. |
3. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Retired officials from Central/State Governments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Government R&D Organisations with relevant practical knowledge and experience for the TOR. |
| Preference | Persons with experience of having worked with DRDO will be accorded preference. |
| Service record | Applicant must have had an unblemished service record. |
| Communication skills | Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills required. |
| Gap after retirement | A minimum gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment as consultant is required. |
| Pay level at retirement | Must have retired at Pay Level‑14. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Consultant (Technical)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Post code: 2026/ADE/366
- Pay level of retired official: Level‑14 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Category: Technical
- Terms of Reference: Annexure‑I (attached in the notification)
- Required expertise: As per Annexure‑I TOR for aeronautical system‑of‑systems requirement engineering and programme support
Age Limitations:
- Age limit: Maximum age 63 years as on the closing date.
Salary Details
> Gross Salary: ₹75,000 Monthly
> Allowances: Conveyance allowance Rs. 5,000 per month (pay level 12 & above). TA/DA on official travel as per last Pay Level.
Other Information
- Pensioner remuneration: Monthly amount = pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension; unchanged for contract term; no annual increment/percentage increase.
- Non‑pensioner remuneration: Consolidated Rs. 75,000 per month for Pay Level‑14 (post code 2026/ADE/366).
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Use Appendix ‘A’ (Proforma of Application for Engagement as Consultant in DRDO).
- 2. Submission by post:
- Send application with requisite supporting documents to The Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment, DRDO, C.V. Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru – 560075.
- 3. Submission by email:
- Email application to director.ade@gov.in.
- 4. Documents to attach:
- Identity Proof, Proof of Address, copy of PPO, proofs of Educational Qualification, and Service Verification Certificate.
- 5. Deadline enforcement:
- Applications received after the closing date will be rejected automatically.
Selection Process
- 1. Preliminary scrutiny:
- Applications received by the closing date will be examined by a locally constituted committee for basic eligibility and TOR alignment.
- 2. Screening Committee:
- A duly constituted Screening Committee will assess suitability and short‑list applicants as per eligibility, TOR, GFR and guidelines.
- 3. Panel validity:
- Merit‑wise panel (including wait‑listed candidates) will be valid for six (06) months.
- 4. Offer of appointment:
- Issued by Directorate of Personnel (DHRD), DRDO HQ after approval of the Competent Authority.
- 5. Pre‑appointment verification:
- Verification of PPO, Medical Fitness Certificate, Police Verification, etc., before contract execution.
- 6. Agreements and undertakings:
- Selected candidate must submit Letter of Consent, sign Contract Agreement and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, and give an undertaking accepting Terms & Conditions.
Document Requirements
- 1. With application:
- Identity Proof; Proof of Address; copy of PPO; copies of Educational Qualification; Service Verification Certificate.
- 2. On receipt of offer:
- Letter of Consent; signed Contract Agreement; Non‑Disclosure Agreement – Confidential Clause; Ethics & Integrity Clause; Undertaking accepting Terms & Conditions.
- 3. Pre‑appointment checks:
- Verification of PPO, Medical Fitness Certificate, Police Verification, etc., before contract execution.
Important Instructions
- 1. Nature of engagement:
- Temporary (non‑official) against specific jobs; no entitlement to absorption/regularization or other service benefits.
- 2. Powers and conduct:
- Consultant shall not exercise statutory, legal or financial powers and shall adhere to conduct rules and information security requirements.
- 3. Conflict of interest:
- Consultant must declare and avoid conflicts of interest; refrain from activities adverse to MoD/DRDO interests.
- 4. Confidentiality and publication:
- No sharing of data or publication without specific prior approval; NDA to be signed; IPR of data and deliverables rests with DRDO.
- 5. Handover:
- All records of the assignment must be handed over to DRDO before final payment/contract expiry.
- 6. Termination/resignation:
- Contract may be terminated by Competent Authority with one week’s prior notice; consultant may resign with one month’s notice or one month’s remuneration in lieu.
- 7. Performance monitoring:
- Periodic monitoring of performance and deliverables by the employing office as per guidelines.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Contract and NDA execution:
- Consultant must sign Contract Agreement and Non‑Disclosure Agreement (three copies each) on Rs. 100 non‑judicial stamp paper with the employing office.
- 2. Ethics & integrity undertaking:
- Consultant must sign Ethics & Integrity Clause and provide an undertaking accepting the Terms & Conditions of engagement.
Other Information
- 1. Advertisement No.:
- DRDO/ADE/HRD/Consultants/001/2026
- 2. TOR domain focus:
- Requirement engineering and system‑engineering for aeronautical system‑of‑systems (RPSA), including V&V and CEMILAC/IMTAR clearance processes.
Contact Details
Email: director.ade@gov.in
Address: The Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), DRDO, C.V. Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru – 560075.
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DRDO ADE Consultant Recruitment 2026 (Advt 001/2026)
Posted: 5 days ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL (Karnataka)
Closes: 4 Nov 2026
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Job Details
ADE, DRDO seeks a retired Government officer (Pay Level‑14) as Consultant (Technical) for Bengaluru on a one‑year contract, extendable. The consultant will guide and coordinate a system‑of‑systems programme (RPSA) including requirement engineering, system engineering documentation, quality and V&V processes for CEMILAC clearance, costing and timelines for CCS sanction, configuration/CAD/data management, and lifecycle/product support. The role includes stakeholder and industry interaction, documentation to standards, and support to users, following detailed TOR in Annexure‑I. Engagement is non‑official, without regular allowances; TA/DA is admissible on official travel; paid leave of 1.5 days per completed month is available.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Karnataka
- Cities:
- Bengaluru
Job Summary
Engagement of one Consultant (Technical) at ADE, DRDO Bengaluru for RPSA and related aeronautical system‑engineering tasks under Annexure‑I TOR. Open to retired Government officials who served at Pay Level‑14; maximum age 63 years; contract for one year extendable; applications due 02 Nov 2026.
Important Dates
Advertisement date
Date of publication on DRDO website (per notice)
Publication date on DRDO listing page
Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applicationsNext
Last date to apply · Cut-off date for receipt of applicationEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 15 - N/A years |
2. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 63 years |
| Upper age limit | Maximum age shall not be more than 63 years as on the closing date for receipt of the application. |
3. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Retired officials from Central/State Governments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Government R&D Organisations with relevant practical knowledge and experience for the TOR. |
| Preference | Persons with experience of having worked with DRDO will be accorded preference. |
| Service record | Applicant must have had an unblemished service record. |
| Communication skills | Effective communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills required. |
| Gap after retirement | A minimum gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment as consultant is required. |
| Pay level at retirement | Must have retired at Pay Level‑14. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Consultant (Technical)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Post code: 2026/ADE/366
- Pay level of retired official: Level‑14 of Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Category: Technical
- Terms of Reference: Annexure‑I (attached in the notification)
- Required expertise: As per Annexure‑I TOR for aeronautical system‑of‑systems requirement engineering and programme support
Age Limitations:
- Age limit: Maximum age 63 years as on the closing date.
Salary Details
> Gross Salary: ₹75,000 Monthly
> Allowances: Conveyance allowance Rs. 5,000 per month (pay level 12 & above). TA/DA on official travel as per last Pay Level.
Other Information
- Pensioner remuneration: Monthly amount = pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension; unchanged for contract term; no annual increment/percentage increase.
- Non‑pensioner remuneration: Consolidated Rs. 75,000 per month for Pay Level‑14 (post code 2026/ADE/366).
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Use Appendix ‘A’ (Proforma of Application for Engagement as Consultant in DRDO).
- 2. Submission by post:
- Send application with requisite supporting documents to The Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment, DRDO, C.V. Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru – 560075.
- 3. Submission by email:
- Email application to director.ade@gov.in.
- 4. Documents to attach:
- Identity Proof, Proof of Address, copy of PPO, proofs of Educational Qualification, and Service Verification Certificate.
- 5. Deadline enforcement:
- Applications received after the closing date will be rejected automatically.
Selection Process
- 1. Preliminary scrutiny:
- Applications received by the closing date will be examined by a locally constituted committee for basic eligibility and TOR alignment.
- 2. Screening Committee:
- A duly constituted Screening Committee will assess suitability and short‑list applicants as per eligibility, TOR, GFR and guidelines.
- 3. Panel validity:
- Merit‑wise panel (including wait‑listed candidates) will be valid for six (06) months.
- 4. Offer of appointment:
- Issued by Directorate of Personnel (DHRD), DRDO HQ after approval of the Competent Authority.
- 5. Pre‑appointment verification:
- Verification of PPO, Medical Fitness Certificate, Police Verification, etc., before contract execution.
- 6. Agreements and undertakings:
- Selected candidate must submit Letter of Consent, sign Contract Agreement and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, and give an undertaking accepting Terms & Conditions.
Document Requirements
- 1. With application:
- Identity Proof; Proof of Address; copy of PPO; copies of Educational Qualification; Service Verification Certificate.
- 2. On receipt of offer:
- Letter of Consent; signed Contract Agreement; Non‑Disclosure Agreement – Confidential Clause; Ethics & Integrity Clause; Undertaking accepting Terms & Conditions.
- 3. Pre‑appointment checks:
- Verification of PPO, Medical Fitness Certificate, Police Verification, etc., before contract execution.
Important Instructions
- 1. Nature of engagement:
- Temporary (non‑official) against specific jobs; no entitlement to absorption/regularization or other service benefits.
- 2. Powers and conduct:
- Consultant shall not exercise statutory, legal or financial powers and shall adhere to conduct rules and information security requirements.
- 3. Conflict of interest:
- Consultant must declare and avoid conflicts of interest; refrain from activities adverse to MoD/DRDO interests.
- 4. Confidentiality and publication:
- No sharing of data or publication without specific prior approval; NDA to be signed; IPR of data and deliverables rests with DRDO.
- 5. Handover:
- All records of the assignment must be handed over to DRDO before final payment/contract expiry.
- 6. Termination/resignation:
- Contract may be terminated by Competent Authority with one week’s prior notice; consultant may resign with one month’s notice or one month’s remuneration in lieu.
- 7. Performance monitoring:
- Periodic monitoring of performance and deliverables by the employing office as per guidelines.
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. Contract and NDA execution:
- Consultant must sign Contract Agreement and Non‑Disclosure Agreement (three copies each) on Rs. 100 non‑judicial stamp paper with the employing office.
- 2. Ethics & integrity undertaking:
- Consultant must sign Ethics & Integrity Clause and provide an undertaking accepting the Terms & Conditions of engagement.
Other Information
- 1. Advertisement No.:
- DRDO/ADE/HRD/Consultants/001/2026
- 2. TOR domain focus:
- Requirement engineering and system‑engineering for aeronautical system‑of‑systems (RPSA), including V&V and CEMILAC/IMTAR clearance processes.
Contact Details
Email: director.ade@gov.in
Address: The Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), DRDO, C.V. Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru – 560075.
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