- DRDO GTRE is hiring retired government employees as consultants on a contract basis for technical and administrative roles.
- The engagement is for a specific series of work/projects, not re-employment.
- Consultants will perform tasks as per Terms of Reference (TOR) for Data Acquisition and Monitoring System (DAMS), Technical Photography/Videography, and HRD activities.
- Locations: All posts are based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Consultant Positions for Retired Government Employees at GTRE, Bengaluru
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru
Total Vacancies
3
Job Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Apply Start
09 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru (DRDO-GTRE) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Graduate (graduate), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 3 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
- For Pensioners: Fixed monthly amount after deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at retirement. - Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 3,000/- for Pay Level 11, Rs. 5,000/- for Pay Level 12 and above. - For Non-Pensioners: Rs. 30,000/- (Pay Level 6), Rs. 50,000/- (Pay Level 11), Rs. 60,000/- (Pay Level 12). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 63 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Considerable experience in the relevant field as per the TOR, with preference for those who worked with DRDO. |
| Application Fee | • No explicit application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification text for the engagement of retired government employees as consultants in GTRE, Bangalore.: [{'summary': 'The advertisement does not specify any financial requirement for submitting an application.', 'additional_info': 'However, the contract agreement must be signed on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 500/- as part of the appointment process.'}] |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be retired from Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Government R&D Organizations.
- Must have practical knowledge and adequate experience in the relevant field as per the TOR.
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working with DRDO.
- Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills with a strong analytical ability in their area of work.
- Must have an unblemished service record.
- No retired government servant can be appointed as a consultant unless there is a gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment.
- Must have retired at the prescribed pay level (Pay Level 12, 11, or 6 as applicable).
- Maximum age limit: 63 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications (29 Oct 2026).
- Must have practical knowledge and adequate experience in the relevant field as per the TOR.
- Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working with DRDO.
- Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills with a strong analytical ability in their area of work.
- Must have an unblemished service record.
- No retired government servant can be appointed as a consultant unless there is a gap of 15 days between retirement and appointment.
- Must have retired at the prescribed pay level (Pay Level 12, 11, or 6 as applicable).
- Maximum age limit: 63 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications (29 Oct 2026).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications will be preliminarily scrutinized for basic eligibility and TOR compliance by a local committee.
- A screening committee will assess suitability and shortlist applicants based on eligibility, TOR, GFR provisions, and guidelines.
- Merit-based panel will be valid for six months.
- Offer of appointment will be issued after approval by the Competent Authority.
- A screening committee will assess suitability and shortlist applicants based on eligibility, TOR, GFR provisions, and guidelines.
- Merit-based panel will be valid for six months.
- Offer of appointment will be issued after approval by the Competent Authority.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Identity Proof
- Proof of Address
- Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Copy of Educational Qualification Certificates
- Copy of Service Verification Certificate
- Proof of Address
- Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Copy of Educational Qualification Certificates
- Copy of Service Verification Certificate
💳 Application Fee Details
• No explicit application fee is mentioned in the provided job notification text for the engagement of retired government employees as consultants in GTRE, Bangalore.: [{'summary': 'The advertisement does not specify any financial requirement for submitting an application.', 'additional_info': 'However, the contract agreement must be signed on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 500/- as part of the appointment process.'}]
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Consultant positions at DRDO GTRE?
There are a total of 3 vacancies available for Consultant positions at DRDO GTRE, Bengaluru.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to these Consultant positions?
The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as of 29 Oct 2026.
Q.
What is the last date to submit applications for these Consultant positions?
The last date to submit applications is 29 Oct 2026.
Q.
What are the required documents for applying to these Consultant positions?
Applicants must submit Identity Proof, Proof of Address, Copy of PPO, Educational Qualification Certificates, and Service Verification Certificate.
Q.
Are there any specific qualifications required for these Consultant positions?
Applicants must have considerable experience in the relevant field and retired at the prescribed pay level (Pay Level 12, 11, or 6).