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DRDO Chairperson CEPTAM Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: CENTRAL

Closes: 15 Sep 2026

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Job Details

Appointment to the post of Chairperson, CEPTAM/DRDO on a contract basis. CEPTAM is a premier DRDO Centre entrusted with recruitment of technical, administrative and allied non-gazetted personnel, assessment of DRTC Officers & Staff, and facilitating training for these cadres as per DRDO’s Training Policy. The Chairperson will be appointed with ACC approval for a tenure of 3 years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, on pay level 14 of the 7th CPC pay matrix or above plus allowances. Eligibility is limited to DRDO Scientists ‘G’ or ‘H’ who have retired or are due to retire on or before 31 Jul 2026 and are not holding any other employment.

Level:
central
Other Information:
  • Application mailing address: Office of DG (HR), Room No. 203, DRDO HQrs, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110011

Job Summary

Contractual appointment of Chairperson, CEPTAM/DRDO. Open to retired or due-to-retire DRDO Scientists ‘G’/‘H’ by 31 Jul 2026 who are not in other employment; selection via Search-cum-Selection Committee, with ACC approval. Apply by Speed Post within 21 days of newspaper publication.

Important Dates

  1. Eligibility reference date (retired/due-to-retire)

  2. Publication date (as per department listing)

  3. Last date to apply · Last date for receipt of applicationsNextEstimated

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Who may applyRetired or due-to-retire (on or before 31 Jul 2026) Scientist ‘G’ or Scientist ‘H’ from DRDO; retired scientists must not be holding any other employment.
Mode of selectionBy selection of a retired Scientist ‘G’ or Scientist ‘H’ through a Government-appointed Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Tenure conditionAppointment on contract basis for 3 years from date of appointment or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, or until further orders; ACC approval required.

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Post Details

1. Chairperson, CEPTAM/DRDO

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Eligible cadre: Retired/due-to-retire DRDO Scientists ‘G’ or ‘H’ (on or before 31 Jul 2026) not holding other employment.
  • Selection: Search-cum-Selection Committee; appointment with ACC approval.

Salary Details

> Grade Pay: Pay Level 14 (7th CPC) or above

> Allowances: Plus allowances as per Central Government pay scales

How to Apply

1. Submission mode:
Send duly filled application in the prescribed proforma by Speed Post.
2. Address:
Office of DG (HR), Room No. 203, DRDO HQrs, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110011
3. Envelope/subject line:
Mention “Application for the post of Chairperson CEPTAM” on the envelope/subject field.
4. Deadline:
Not later than 21 days from the date of publication of Advertisement in Newspaper

Selection Process

1. Search-cum-Selection Committee:
Government-appointed Committee will select the candidate; it may also consider other eligible names beyond applications received.
2. Approval:
Appointment will be with the approval of the ACC.

Document Requirements

1. Application form:
Duly filled Nomination/Application Form (as enclosed).
2. Personal details:
Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Date of retirement, Nationality, Category, Email, Mobile, Contact and Permanent Address.
3. Educational qualifications:
Degree, Year, Percentage achieved, University name, Subject of specialization (Graduation/Post Graduation/Ph.D).
4. Employment details:
Rank, Lab/Estt./Dte., From/To, Years-Months of experience, Pay Scale/Grade Pay.
5. Publications and books:
Numbers of papers/books; details of best papers and published books/chapters.
6. Administrative posts and awards:
Administrative posts held; Scholarships/Awards/Memberships of academic societies.
7. Referees:
Details of two referees (name, most important post held, email, contact number).
8. Justification:
Approx. 250-word write-up on suitability for the job and signed declaration.

Important Instructions

1. Publicity and consideration of names:
In addition to applications received, the Search-cum-Selection Committee may consider any other eligible names; DRDO Lab Directors are requested to disseminate the advertisement widely.
2. Employment status condition:
Retired scientists applying should not be holding any other employment.

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Contact Details

Address: Office of DG (HR), Room No. 203, DRDO HQrs, DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi – 110011

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