DRDO invites applications for various Fellowship positions, check details

DRDO Fellowship Recruitment 2024: The Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) is seeking applications from eligible retired officers or officers about to retire from the Central Government or Autonomous Agencies. These positions are offered on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, renewable for up to three years, based on annual performance reviews.

Available positions:

• DRDO Chairman: 5 positions
• DRDO Distinguished Fellowships: 11 positions
• DRDO Scholarships: 19 positions

Eligibility Criteria:

DRDO seats: Candidates must be retired or nearing retirement in the post of Distinguished Scientists (DS) or equivalent in DRDO or other scientific and academic institutions at pay level 16. Retired Lieutenant Generals or Armed Forces equivalents with a technical background (BTech/BE . or equivalent) and higher degrees in Science & Engineering are also eligible.

DRDO Distinguished Fellowships: Open to retired Outstanding Scientists (OS) or equivalent from DRDO or other scientific/academic institutions at Pay Level-15. Retired Lieutenant Generals or equivalent persons with technical background and advanced degrees in relevant fields can also apply.

DRDO Scholarships: For retired or nearing retirement Scientists ‘G’ or equivalents of DRDO or similar institutions at pay level 14. Candidates should also include retired Major Generals or equivalent military personnel with technical background.

Pay scale:

DRDO seats: Rs 1,25,000 per month
DRDO Distinguished Fellowships: Rs 1,00,000 per month
DRDO Scholarships: Rs 80,000 per month

Additional details:

Age limit: Maximum 5 years after retirement.

Employment: Contract basis for up to 3 years, subject to annual performance reviews.

Leave policy: 1.5 days of paid leave for each completed month of service.

Application process:

Interested candidates should submit their applications in A-4 format to:

The director
Director of Personnel
DRDO, Ministry of Defence
Room No. 229 (DRDS-III)
DRDO Bhawan, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi-110011.

The envelope should read ‘Application for DRDO Chairman/DRDO Fellow’. DRDO officials must get their applications endorsed by their Lab/Estt. Director and Cluster DG.

Moreover, advance copy applications can be sent by email to [email protected].

Required documents:

• Copy of PPO and ID card issued upon retirement.
• Aadhar card and PAN card.
• One recent passport-sized color photo.

Selection process:

Applications are initially screened by a committee, and shortlisted candidates are presented to the selection committee for final approval by the competent authority.

General instructions:

• The number of positions may vary.
• Make sure you qualify in terms of discipline, experience and pay level.
• Please maintain current contact information as critical updates are communicated.

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on DRDO’s intranet, website and national newspapers.

Any misrepresentation or falsification of information may lead to the cancellation of the application without prior notice.