Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, an agricultural university in Andhra Pradesh, is hiring through its Regional Agricultural Research Station at Lam, Guntur for two purely temporary contractual posts: Drone Engineer cum Trainer and Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver. The roles support the Centre for APSARA, which works on agricultural drone research, pilot training and farmer demonstrations, and involve field visits across the state.
ANGRAU Drone Engineer and Drone Co-Pilot Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
14 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification09 Oct
- Applications Open06 Oct
- Applications Closed14 Oct
About ANGRAU Drone Engineer and Drone Co-Pilot Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
- Post Name
- Drone Engineer cum trainer and Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
- Job Location
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- DGCA RPC; ANGRAU - ADITI Certification; 4-wheeler driving license issued by RTA, Govt. of AP (Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver)
- Tenure
- 11 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Drone Engineer cum trainer
1
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Drone Engineer cum trainer | 1 |
| Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Drone Engineer cum trainer1 post
- Qualification
- B.Tech (AeroSpace Engineering) with First Class and with a minimum of proven track record of 2 years' experience in Agricultural Drone Industry with minimum of 5000 acres spraying experience on versatile drones with DGCA RPC and must have working and operations knowledge and skill on different flight controllers. Must also possess use of LiDAR and Multispectral camera based UAV's and their data acquisition. Proven track record of designs, functional testing and flight data diagnostics etc. of drones and establishing drone start-ups for ushering incubation of drone entrepreneurs from APSARA with DGCA RPC and to design new agricultural drone systems to conduct various R&D programmes.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years' proven track record in Agricultural Drone Industry with minimum 5000 acres spraying experience on versatile drones; working and operations knowledge and skill on different flight controllers; use of LiDAR and Multispectral camera based UAVs and their data acquisition; proven track record of designs, functional testing and flight data diagnostics of drones and establishing drone start-ups.
- Desirable
- Should be ready to design and fabricate new drone systems required for agri and allied industries like Agro Forestry, Agricultural Extension, agricultural logistic drones etc.
- Credential
- DGCA RPC
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in (Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering) with ANGRAU - ADITI Certification and DGCA RPC along with 4-wheeler driving license issued by RTA, Govt. of AP.
- Experience
- Proven field spraying experience of above 2000 acres; proven track record of associating in field practicals in flying, charging of batteries, maintenance of drone battery chargers, maintenance of drones and carrying drones and related equipment for training and R&D, demonstrations and running technical programmes.
- Desirable
- Conversant with farmers and farm requirements of agricultural drone technology related issues and skills; should be ready to go to rural areas as and when the project requires as a part of technical programmes.
- Credential
- ANGRAU - ADITI Certification, DGCA RPC and 4-wheeler driving license issued by RTA, Govt. of AP
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on the required qualifications and suitability for the scientific and technical requirements of the Centre for APSARA and ANGRAU - RPTO.
- 2Interview
Online, offline or hybrid interview; the interview link is mailed 12 hours before the interview and the venue is decided by the Associate Director of Research.
Salary Structure
Drone Engineer cum trainer
Pay: Rs. 40,000 per month (Consolidated)
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
Pay: Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Drone Engineer cum trainer | Rs. 40,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver | Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare scanned signed biodata with photograph.
- 2Scan original certificates in chronological order of acquiring qualifications and experience.
- 3Combine the signed biodata with photograph and the scanned certificates into one single PDF file.
- 4Email the single PDF file to [email protected].
- 5Wait for the online interview link, which is sent to your email 12 hours before the interview.
- 6Attend the interview from a static desktop or laptop with assured power and internet access.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Signed biodata with photograph
•Scanned original certificates in chronological order of acquiring qualifications and experience
•Educational qualification certificates
•DGCA RPC and relevant certifications
•4-wheeler driving license (for Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver post)
Important Details
- Applications must be sent as one single PDF file combining the signed biodata with photograph and the scanned original certificates in chronological order.
- Ambiguous applications and applications sent in two split mails will not be considered for scrutiny.
- No smartphone interview will be entertained; candidates must attend from a static desktop or laptop without background disturbance with assured power and internet access.
- If there is an internet connectivity issue at the university's end, the interview will be done telephonically, so candidates should keep their phones active on the number given in their biodata.
- Recommendations from anybody, or influencing through relatives, politicians and campaigning of false claims, will become disadvantageous to the candidature.
- All personnel services are terminated at the end of the 11th month or earlier from the date of joining, based on performance and project requirements, and offer letters are issued as the need arises within 6 months after results are announced.
Nature of Duties
The work involves agricultural drone related research and development, conducting drone pilot training programmes in class and field, assembling and designing drones, forming custom hiring centres of drones for farmers and rural and urban unemployed youth, drone demonstrations to farmers and other stakeholders, and other office responsibilities as desired by the Principal Investigator of the Centre for APSARA, RARS, Lam, Guntur.
Location of Working
Centre for APSARA, RARS, Lam, Guntur and its other field offices. The job involves daily field visits and rigorous touring across Andhra Pradesh by bus, train and sometimes by auto or car, carrying the drone and its related accessories and other materials.
Interview Schedule
Start Date of Application
Details: 06.10.2026 4.00 P.M.
Closing Date of Applications
Details: 14.10.2026 5.00 P.M.
Date of Interview
Details: 16.10.2026 and further (if needed), or dates as decided and intimated if changes are needed
Date of Joining the Job
Details: Immediately after the date of appointment orders
Venue of the Interview
Details: As decided by the Associate Director of Research in the premises of RARS, Lam, Guntur and (or) Centre for APSARA premises
Mode of Interview
Details: Offline / Online or Hybrid
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Application | 06.10.2026 4.00 P.M. |
| Closing Date of Applications | 14.10.2026 5.00 P.M. |
| Date of Interview | 16.10.2026 and further (if needed), or dates as decided and intimated if changes are needed |
| Date of Joining the Job | Immediately after the date of appointment orders |
| Venue of the Interview | As decided by the Associate Director of Research in the premises of RARS, Lam, Guntur and (or) Centre for APSARA premises |
| Mode of Interview | Offline / Online or Hybrid |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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