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DRDO DMRL Hyderabad Consultant Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

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

Posted: 5 days ago

Posts: 7

Location: CENTRAL (Telangana)

Closes: 4 Nov 2026

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Job Details

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO, Hyderabad invites applications from retired Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies/University/Govt R&D officials for engagement as Consultants on a short‑term contract. Seven posts (one per post code) are notified with post‑specific Terms of Reference covering: Metal Extraction Professional; Metal Processing Professional; Non‑Destructive Testing Professional; Furnace Maintenance Operator; Design of Components Professional; Web Application Developer; and Legal Consultant. Each engagement is for one year, extendable as per norms. Remuneration follows DRDO consultant guidelines: pensioners receive pay minus basic pension, NPS retirees receive last basic minus 30%, and non‑pensioners receive consolidated monthly pay mapped to equivalent 7th CPC Levels (Rs 40,000–60,000) with conveyance allowance (Rs 3,000 up to Level‑11; Rs 5,000 for Level‑12). Maximum age is 63 years as on the closing date; applications are to be submitted by post or email within 21 days of publication.

Level:
central
State:
Telangana
Cities:
Hyderabad
Other Information:
  • Place of posting: Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad.

Job Summary

Seven Consultant positions at DRDO‑DMRL, Hyderabad for retired officials on a one‑year, extendable contract; apply within 21 days of publication (04 November 2026) by post or email. Remuneration per DRDO guidelines with conveyance allowance by level and a maximum age of 63 years.

Important Dates

  1. Date of publication on DRDO website

  2. Last date to apply · Application closing dateNextEstimated

  3. Last date to apply · Application closing date (computed)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience Range5 - N/A years
Unblemished service recordApplicant must have had an unblemished service record.
Pay level at retirementApplicant must have retired at the prescribed Pay Level as mentioned for the post code.
DRDO experienceApplicants with prior DRDO experience will be accorded preference.
Engagement gapThere must be a gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment as Consultant.
Communication skillsEffective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.

2. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - 63 years
Upper age limit63 years as on the closing date of application.

3. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Eligible organisationsRetired officials from Central/State Governments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Universities/Government R&D Organisations.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 7

1. Consultant (Metal Extraction Professional)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: BSc or Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering.
  • Desirable qualification: MSc in Chemistry or BE/BTech in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience: At least 15 years in extractive metallurgy and electrochemical/ furnace/reactor operations; troubleshooting of electrochemical cells/furnaces; experience in tungsten/titanium/magnesium extraction (desirable).
  • Discipline/domain: Extractive processes of metals involving electrometallurgy/electro‑chemical reactions in reactors/furnaces.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11/12 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

2. Consultant (Metal Processing Professional)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Diploma in Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Desirable qualification: BE/BTech in Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience: At least 10 years in melting and casting/powder metallurgy/forging or rolling; operation and maintenance of resistance/induction/heat treatment/environment‑controlled furnaces, forge press, rolling equipment.
  • Discipline/domain: Melting & casting of metals and alloys, powder metal processing, or mechanical deformation (forging/rolling).
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11/12 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

3. Consultant (Non‑Destructive Testing Professional)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Diploma in Physics or Metallurgy.
  • Desirable qualification: MSc in Physics or BTech in Metallurgy.
  • Experience: At least 10 years in NDT (Dye Penetrant Tests, Ultrasonic Testing) with procedures and interpretation of defects.
  • Discipline/domain: Non‑Destructive Testing of engineering components.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

4. Consultant (Furnace Maintenance Operator)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Desirable qualification: BE/BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience: At least 10 years in maintaining resistance/induction furnaces, ovens and electrical equipment; troubleshooting; calibration of temperature/pressure/other sensors.
  • Discipline/domain: Maintenance/operation/troubleshooting of electrical furnaces/ovens/equipment.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

5. Consultant (Design of Components Professional)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR 15 years of experience in designing components.
  • Desirable qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Post Graduate Diploma in Tool Design or BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience/skills: Ability to read engineering drawings; develop 2D/3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings; experience using relevant CAD software.
  • Discipline/domain: Design of components/dies/test specimens using CAD.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

6. Consultant (Web Application Developer)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Essential qualification: Diploma in Computer Science Engineering/IT OR 10 years of experience in related areas.
  • Experience (minimum): Minimum 5 years in design and development of web applications/database management; programming in Java/PHP or CMS (WordPress/Drupal); HR data management; MS Office skills.
  • Discipline/domain: Design/development/maintenance of HRD digital portals and training data management platforms.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑9/10/11 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

7. Legal Consultant

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Discipline/domain: Legal (Court) matters – Administration/Secretarial work.
  • Experience: At least 15 years handling legal (court) matters with liaison with Assistant Solicitor General/Senior Central Govt Standing Counsels; 15 years in administrative/secretarial work (drafting/typing/computers/internet).
  • Skills: Effective liaison within lab/with other labs/counsel offices; knowledge of locations of counsel offices; record management.
  • Pay level at retirement: Level‑8/9/10 (7th CPC).

Age Limitations:

  • Maximum age: 63 years as on the closing date of application.

Additional Information

  • Contract duration: One year, extendable as per norms.
  • Location: Hyderabad (DMRL).

Salary Details

> Salary Range: ₹40,000 - ₹60,000 Monthly

> Allowances: Conveyance allowance: Rs 3,000 per month (up to Level‑11) or Rs 5,000 per month (Level‑12).

Other Information

  • Remuneration for pensioners: Fixed monthly amount = pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension (no increment during contract).
  • Remuneration for NPS retirees: Fixed monthly amount = last basic pay minus 30% of last basic pay (no increment during contract).
  • Non‑pensioners (PSU retirees) mapping: Equivalent to 7th CPC Levels: Level 8/9/10 – Rs 40,000 p.m.; Level 11 – Rs 50,000 p.m.; Level 12 – Rs 60,000 p.m.; CA as per level.
  • Pay levels by post: Posts require retirees from Levels 8–12 as specified per post code (see ToR).

How to Apply

1. Application form:
Use the proforma at Appendix‑B.
2. Submission mode:
Send by post to The Director, DMRL, P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana‑500 058 OR by email to director.dmrl@gov.in.
3. Email subject line:
Mention “Application for Consultant‑Post Code” in the email subject.
4. Deadline:
Apply within 21 days from the date of publication on the DRDO website (04 November 2026).
5. Enclosures:
Attach required supporting documents as listed (identity, address, PPO, educational qualifications, service verification).

Document Requirements

1. Identity Proof:
Copy to be enclosed.
2. Proof of Address:
Copy to be enclosed.
3. Pension Payment Order (PPO):
Copy to be enclosed (where applicable).
4. Educational Qualifications:
Copies of certificates to be enclosed.
5. Service Verification Certificate:
Copy to be enclosed.

Important Instructions

1. Working hours:
Consultant shall follow normal working hours; may be required to work beyond hours as per work exigencies.
2. Contract period start:
Consultancy starts from the date of signing the contract agreement; initial period is one year.
3. Fixed remuneration:
Remuneration remains fixed during the contract; no annual increment/percentage increase.
4. Conduct and security:
Consultant must abide by Contract Agreement, NDA, General Conduct Rules, Information Security Act and other applicable restrictions.
5. Liability:
Department is not responsible for loss/accident/damages/injury arising in or out of the execution of work including travel.
6. Conflict of interest:
Consultant shall not engage in private business/professional activity that conflicts with Government interest during consultancy.
7. Gap after retirement:
Minimum 15 days’ gap required between date of retirement and appointment as Consultant.

Contact Details

Address: The Director, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO, P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 058

Other Information

  • Application subject line: “Application for Consultant‑Post Code” to be mentioned in email subject.

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