The Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), a laboratory of DRDO under the Ministry of Defence based in Bengaluru, is hiring retired government, PSU and autonomous body officials as Consultants on a short-term contract basis. The roles span radar-related work such as quality assurance, project management, testing and integration, along with civil works and legal matters, offering experienced retired officials a way to continue contributing to defence research.
DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026DRDO/LRDE/KRMD/Consultant/001/2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
04 Nov
17 days left
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Recruitment status
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Last date 04 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Open14 Oct
About DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Electronics and Radar Development Establishment
- Advertisement No.
- DRDO/LRDE/KRMD/Consultant/001/2026
- Post Name
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356, Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357 and 4 more
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Retired officials from Central Government, State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities and Govt R&D Organizations may apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 63 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year from the date of entering the contract agreement, extendable as per extant norms
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356
1
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357
1
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/358
1
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/359
1
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/360
1
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/361
1
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356 | 1 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357 | 1 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/358 | 1 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/359 | 1 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/360 | 1 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/361 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3561 post
- Qualification
- Retired Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body, University or Govt R&D official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrument
- Experience
- More than 30 years of working experience in the field of Quality and Reliability Assurance, including handling project Quality Assurance of Airborne Systems, Ground Based Systems and Naval Systems
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure I
- Objective
- Comprehensive Quality and Reliability Assurance activities of Radar
- Estimated task period
- 3 years
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3571 post
- Qualification
- Retired Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body, University or Govt R&D official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: Project management, System Integration, Inspection, System testing
- Experience
- Project management, industry partner management, interlab and team communication, documentation and report generation, system testing and integration
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure II
- Objective
- Project Management Activities of Radar Development project by assisting the Project Director
- Estimated task period
- 3 years
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3581 post
- Qualification
- Retired official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: Electronics Engineer with experience in Electrical & Electronics
- Experience
- Expertise in testing and maintenance, experience in using RF and digital measuring instruments, and in integration and testing of RF and digital subsystems
- Note
- Positioned at the LRDE test site in Kolar
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure III
- Objective
- Providing technical support for radar integration and testing activities at Kolar
- Estimated task period
- 1 year
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3591 post
- Qualification
- Retired official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: Electronics Diploma / Electrical Diploma
- Experience
- Work experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Electrical and Electronic Sub-Systems for Radar mounted on Ground based, Naval and Airborne Platforms; quality standards MIL STD 810 and JSS 55555; CEMILAC Certification Process by IMTAR
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure IV
- Objective
- Quality Control/Assurance Engineer with rich experience in Radar Quality Control Test aspects
- Estimated task period
- 3 years
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3601 post
- Qualification
- Retired official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: to carry out electrical activities for radars
- Experience
- Knowledge of electrical interface design and interconnection generation for radar projects
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure V
- Objective
- Project electrical activities
- Estimated task period
- 3 years
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/3611 post
- Qualification
- Retired official with practical knowledge and experience in the discipline: previous experience in civil works and legal matters
- Experience
- Civil works, MES, EMU coordination, legal matters related to Land and WoDA
- TOR Annexure
- Annexure VI
- Objective
- Day to day coordination of civil works at various sites of LRDE and legal matters
- Estimated task period
- 3 years
Age Limit
Maximum 63 years as on the closing date of the application (04-11-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications
Applications are screened for eligibility and compliance with the Terms of Reference; candidates with DRDO work experience are given preference.
Salary Structure
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356
Pay: Level-13A
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357
Pay: Level-12
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/358
Pay: Level-11
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/359
Pay: Level-11
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/360
Pay: Level-10
Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/361
Pay: Level-10
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356 | Level-13A |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357 | Level-12 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/358 | Level-11 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/359 | Level-11 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/360 | Level-10 |
| Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/361 | Level-10 |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application proforma (Appendix 'A') and the Terms and Conditions (Appendix 'B') from the official notification
- 2Fill in the application form with the post code, date of superannuation, designation, pay level and complete service record
- 3Sign the declaration and attach self-attested copies of the required documents
- 4Send the completed application by post to The Director, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru 560 093
- 5Alternatively email the application to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Consultant"
- 6Make sure the application reaches LRDE within 21 days of the advertisement, that is by 4 November 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Identity proof
•Proof of Address
•Copy of P.P.O
•Copy of proofs of Educational qualification
•Copy of Service Verification Certificate
Important Details
- No retired government servant is eligible for appointment as a consultant unless there is a gap of at least 15 days between retirement and appointment as consultant.
- Consultants are not entitled to Dearness Allowance, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS or medical reimbursement; for official travel inside the country they are entitled to TA/DA at the rate of the grade pay or pay level from which they retired.
- A consultant continues to draw pension and dearness relief on pension during the engagement, which is not treated as re-employment.
- Paid leave of absence may be allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service, and accumulation of leave beyond the calendar year may not be allowed.
- Remuneration plus pension drawn shall not exceed the last pay drawn at the current rate of DA, and remuneration for a month is paid in the subsequent month.
- The engagement is temporary and non-official in nature against specific jobs.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/356: Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities or Govt R&D Organizations and possessing practical knowledge and experience in the field for which he/she is applying as per the Terms of Reference.
- Discipline: Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrument.
- More than 30 years of working experience in the field of Quality and Reliability Assurance, including handling project Quality Assurance of Airborne Systems, Ground Based Systems and Naval Systems.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/357: Retired Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Body, University or Govt R&D official with practical knowledge and experience in Project management, System Integration, Inspection and System testing, including project management, industry partner management, interlab and team communication, documentation and report generation.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/358: Retired official with practical knowledge and experience as an Electronics Engineer with experience in Electrical & Electronics, testing and maintenance, use of RF and digital measuring instruments, and integration and testing of RF and digital subsystems.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/359: Retired official with Electronics Diploma / Electrical Diploma and work experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of Electrical and Electronic Sub-Systems for Radar mounted on Ground based, Naval and Airborne Platforms, quality standards MIL STD 810 and JSS 55555, and the CEMILAC Certification Process by IMTAR.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/360: Retired official with practical knowledge and experience in carrying out electrical activities for radars, including knowledge of electrical interface design and interconnection generation for radar projects.
- Consultant (Technical) - 2026/LRDE/361: Retired official with previous experience in civil works and legal matters, including civil works, MES and EMU coordination and legal matters related to Land and WoDA.
Remuneration for Non-Pensioners
Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000
Equivalent 7th CPC Level: Level-10
Remuneration: Rs. 40,000
Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 3,000
Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 2,00,000
Equivalent 7th CPC Level: Level-11
Remuneration: Rs. 50,000
Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 3,000
Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 2,20,000
Equivalent 7th CPC Level: Level-12
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000
Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 5,000
Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 2,40,000
Equivalent 7th CPC Level: Level-13A
Remuneration: Rs. 60,000
Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 5,000
| Pay Scales (PSU retirees) | Equivalent 7th CPC Level | Remuneration | Conveyance Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000 | Level-10 | Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Rs. 70,000 - Rs. 2,00,000 | Level-11 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 2,20,000 | Level-12 | Rs. 60,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 2,40,000 | Level-13A | Rs. 60,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
Remuneration for Pensioners and NPS Retirees
For pensioners, a fixed monthly amount is arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement; the amount stays unchanged for the contract term with no annual increment. For officials retired under the National Pension Scheme, an amount equal to 30% of the last basic pay is deducted from the last basic pay and the balance is the fixed monthly remuneration. Conveyance allowance is Rs. 3,000 up to Pay Level-11 and Rs. 5,000 for Pay Level-12 to 14 and above.
Contract Terms
- The consultant works as per the Terms of Reference and tasks assigned by the Director of the Lab/Estt/Unit where engaged.
- Working hours are those of the Lab/Estt/Unit where the consultant is engaged.
- Under special circumstances the consultant may be called on holidays or beyond normal working hours with no extra benefit or leave.
- The consultancy starts for one year from the date of entering the contract agreement with DRDO.
- Secretary DD (R&D) may examine, review or terminate the consultancy services at any time.
- The consultant must abide by the Contract Agreement, Non-disclosure Agreement, General Conduct Rules and the Information Security Act.
- The consultant shall not engage in private business or professional activity that conflicts with the interest of the Government.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRDO work experience compulsory to apply for these consultant posts?
No. Retired officials from Central or State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities and Govt R&D Organizations can apply. Candidates who have worked with DRDO are only given preference during selection.
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