Overview
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad has released a recruitment notification for the post of Consultant (Post Code 2026/RCI/365) (01 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Retired in Pay Level-13; served more than 25 years in a Central Government establishment can apply before 13 November 2026 (cut-off date for receipt of application).
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad
- Qualification
- Retired in Pay Level-13; served more than 25 years in a Central Government establishment
- Vacancies
- 01
- Advertisement No
- RCI/HRD/2026/Consultant/365
- Last date to apply
- 13 November 2026 (cut-off date for receipt of application)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 13 November 2026 (cut-off date for receipt of application) |
| Advertisement dated | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply (cut-off for receipt of application) | 13 Nov 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: 13 November 2026 (cut-off date for receipt of application); Advertisement dated: 23 Oct 2026; Last date to apply (cut-off for receipt of application): 13 Nov 2026
What is the 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.