The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC) under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has released an official recruitment notification for engagement of retired government officials as Consultants on a contract basis.
A total of 7 consultant posts are available across technical and administrative domains, to be filled at various RCMA units located in Pune, Kanpur, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Koraput, Nasik, and Hyderabad.
🔎 Quick Overview (Read This First)
- Recruiting Body: DRDO – CEMILAC
- Post Name: Consultant (Technical / Admin)
- Total Vacancies: 7
- Engagement Type: Contract (Retired Officials Only)
- Contract Duration: 1 year (extendable up to 2 years)
- Maximum Age: 63 years
- Application Mode: Offline / Email
- Last Date to Apply: 26 January 2026
📌 Vacancy Details (Post-wise & Location-wise)
| Post Code | Discipline | Posts | Pay Level | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | Technical (Chemical / Mechanical) | 1 | Level 13A | RCMA (Air Armament), Pune |
| 251 | Technical (Material / Polymer / Textile / Mechanical) | 1 | Level 13 | RCMA, Kanpur |
| 253 | Technical (Aeronautical / Mechanical) | 1 | Level 12 / 12A | RCMA (Aircraft), Bengaluru |
| 254 | Technical (Electronics) | 1 | Level 12 / 12A | RCMA, Chandigarh |
| 255 | Technical (Electrical) | 1 | Level 12 / 12A | RCMA, Koraput |
| 257 | Admin | 1 | Level 11 | RCMA, Nasik |
| 258 | Admin | 1 | Level 11 | RCMA, Hyderabad |
➡️ Each post has only ONE vacancy, so applications must be accurate and targeted.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Who Can Apply
- Retired officials from:
- Central Government
- State Government
- PSUs
- Autonomous Bodies
- Government R&D Organisations
- Officers retired at Pay Levels 11 to 13A
- Candidates with relevant domain experience as per post-specific TOR
🎯 Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 63 years
- Age calculated as on closing date (26 Jan 2026)
🧪 Educational Qualification (Post-Specific)
- Technical Posts:
- B.E / B.Tech / Diploma (as applicable) in relevant engineering discipline
- Higher qualification preferred for some posts
- Admin Posts:
- Any Graduation
- Strong experience in Administration, Accounts, CCS Rules & GFR
⚠️ Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) differ for each post and are provided in Annexure-1 to Annexure-7 of the notification.
💰 Remuneration & Allowances
💼 Monthly Remuneration (Maximum)
| Pay Level | Remuneration | Conveyance Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Level 11 | ₹50,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Level 12 / 12A | ₹60,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Level 13 / 13A | ₹60,000 | ₹5,000 |
- Remuneration is fixed (no increment)
- Pension amount is deducted as per GoI rules
- Remuneration + Pension cannot exceed last drawn pay
📄 How to Apply (Important Section)
📝 Application Format
- Use Appendix-A (Application Form)
- Also submit Appendix-B (Terms & Conditions)
📎 Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- PPO Copy
- Educational Qualification Proof
- Service Verification Certificate
📬 Submission Method
You can apply either by post or email:
Postal Address:
Chief Executive (Airworthiness)
CEMILAC, DRDO
Marathahalli Colony Post
Bengaluru – 560037
Email: hrd.cemilac@gov.in
Subject Line: Application for Consultant
⚠️ Separate application required for each post code
⏰ Important Dates
- Notification Date: 06 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 26 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
📌 Important Notes for Applicants
- Engagement is temporary and non-official
- Consultants may be required to work beyond office hours
- No additional benefits except remuneration & conveyance
- DRDO reserves the right to terminate engagement at any time
🔗 Important Links
- Official Notification & Application Forms: PDF download link
- Official website : drdo.gov.in
- More DRDO Jobs: Govtpoint.com
✅ GovtPoint Tip
This recruitment is high-value but low-vacancy. Only retired officials with exact domain match should apply. If eligible, apply early and ensure complete documentation.
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I am M SAKTHIVEL having followed qualifications: MTech Mechanical from IIT Madras, MBA (OM, HRM, Finance and Marketing), MS Industrial Engineering and Management. 41 years of experience (37 years in CVRDE, DRDO, Avadi, Chennai-54 and 4 years in TI Cycles of India, Ambattur, Chennai-53)
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