India Optel Limited, a defence public sector undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, has opened recruitment for the post of Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC), with a single vacancy on a fixed term contract basis. The role is based at IIT Roorkee and involves leading research collaboration between DPSUs and the institute, covering product development, indigenisation, value engineering and technology transfer for defence applications.
India Optel Director Recruitment 2026
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
06 Nov
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Last date 06 Nov 2026 · 19 days left
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About India Optel Director Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- India Optel
- Post Name
- Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC)
- Job Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Substantial experience in Defence Establishment, R&D, Technology Development, Engineering/Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing/Production Technology, Indigenization/Value Engineering, Technology Transfer, Academic/Research collaboration, Defence/Strategic Technologies or allied technical domains in Defence Establishments, DPSUs, DRDO or comparable organisations, including management and execution of multi-disciplinary technical projects, stakeholder coordination and interaction with industry, R&D organizations, academic/research institutions and government agencies.
- Credentials Required
- Retired from a DPSU at pay scale E-8/E-9 or equivalent Central Government Pay Level 13/14 and above, or retired Professor/Scientist from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO etc., or retired from an analogous Central Government post at Pay Level 13/14 and above
- Tenure
- 01 year from the date of assumption of charge, extendable on a year-to-year basis up to 05 years or 67 years of age, whichever is less
Vacancy Breakdown
Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) - Qualification and Experience
Graduate Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Master's or Higher Degree in Engineering/Technology. Applicant must be a person retired from any DPSU at the pay scale of E-8/E-9 or equivalent Central Government Pay Level 13/14 and above, or a Professor/Scientist retired from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO etc., or any other officer retired from analogous posts of Central Government at Pay Level 13/14 and above, with a clear vigilance/disciplinary record at the time of retirement. Essential experience in Defence Establishment, R&D, Technology Development, Engineering/Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing/Production Technology, Indigenization/Value Engineering, Technology Transfer, Academic/Research collaboration, Defence/Strategic Technologies or allied technical domains in Defence Establishments, DPSUs, DRDO or comparable organisations, with demonstrated experience in management/execution of multi-disciplinary technical projects/programmes, stakeholder coordination and interaction with industry, R&D organizations, academic/research institutions and government agencies.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) - Qualification and Experience | Graduate Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Master's or Higher Degree in Engineering/Technology. Applicant must be a person retired from any DPSU at the pay scale of E-8/E-9 or equivalent Central Government Pay Level 13/14 and above, or a Professor/Scientist retired from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO etc., or any other officer retired from analogous posts of Central Government at Pay Level 13/14 and above, with a clear vigilance/disciplinary record at the time of retirement. Essential experience in Defence Establishment, R&D, Technology Development, Engineering/Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing/Production Technology, Indigenization/Value Engineering, Technology Transfer, Academic/Research collaboration, Defence/Strategic Technologies or allied technical domains in Defence Establishments, DPSUs, DRDO or comparable organisations, with demonstrated experience in management/execution of multi-disciplinary technical projects/programmes, stakeholder coordination and interaction with industry, R&D organizations, academic/research institutions and government agencies. |
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years as on the closing date of advertisement
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
A Scrutiny Committee examines the applications received against the notified eligibility conditions.
- 2Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted based on total experience and qualifications.
- 3Document Verification
Original certificates are verified before the interview; any shortcoming leads to rejection of candidature.
- 4Personal Interview
Conducted by a Committee headed by Director/HR IOL with members from the Operations and Finance divisions nominated by CMD/IOL; provisional call letters are issued by email only.
Salary Structure
Fixed monthly remuneration arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, remaining unchanged for the term of the contract. No House Rent Allowance and no Dearness Allowance are admissible, and there are no annual increments during the contract period.
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) from the IOL website under the 'Career' section
- 2Fill up the application form in BLOCK LETTERS only
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of High School Certificate or proof of age, qualification mark sheets and certificates, experience certificates, last pay drawn certificates and PPO
- 4Superscribe the envelope clearly as APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, DPSU COORDINATION CELL (DCC) ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS
- 5Forward the hard copy of the filled application with all enclosures by SPEED POST ONLY to The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttrakhand) - 248008
Documents to Carry / Upload
•High School Certificate or evidence of proof of age
•Qualification mark sheets and certificates
•Experience certificates
•Last pay drawn certificates
•PPO
•Self-attested photocopies of all documents
•No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies
Important Details
- The engagement is purely contractual, temporary and ad-hoc and does not confer any right to claim regular or permanent employment in the company.
- Candidates currently serving in Government, Quasi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview and produce a relieving letter upon final selection.
- Applications must reach IOL HQ by the 21st day from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News / रोजगार समाचार.
- Requests for change of date, venue or time for interview will not be entertained.
- The selected officer will function from IIT Roorkee with regular physical presence and required visits to IOL locations, research institutions, DPSUs, DRDO and Armed Forces.
Roles and Responsibilities of Director, DCC
- Lead and monitor IOL-IIT Roorkee projects
- Coordinate with IIT faculty, PIs and researchers
- Monitor milestones, deliverables and resources
- Facilitate resolution of bottlenecks
- Act as principal IOL-IIT interface
- Facilitate participation of other DPSUs and institutions
- Identify research opportunities in product development/improvement, value engineering, indigenisation, obsolescence management and relevant technologies
- Monitor approved DCC budget and expenditure
- Facilitate DCC infrastructure and support
- Submit monthly progress report to CMD
- Perform other assigned DCC related functions
Allowances and Leave
Retired employees engaged may be allowed TA/DA on official tour as per their entitlement at the time of retirement. A fixed flat rate transport allowance without DA applicability is allowed for commuting between residence and workplace, not exceeding the rate applicable at retirement. If company residential quarters are allotted as per IOL policy subject to availability, rent/license fee, electricity charges and other charges apply and no HRA is payable. Paid leave of 1.5 days for every completed calendar month of service and 10 days of Casual Leave per calendar year are applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can serving government or PSU officers apply for this post?
Yes. Candidates serving in Government, Quasi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview and a relieving letter on final selection.
Where will the selected candidate be posted?
The Director, DPSU Coordination Cell will function from IIT Roorkee, with regular physical presence and required visits to IOL locations, research institutions, DPSUs, DRDO and Armed Forces.
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