Advertisement No.: DRDO/R&DE (Egrs)/Consultant-2024/0
Date: 25th September 2024
Location: Research & Development Establishment (Engrs), Kalas, Alandi Road, Dighi, Pune 411 015
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is inviting applications from retired officials of Central/State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Autonomous Bodies, and Universities for engagement as consultants on a short-term contract basis. This initiative aims to leverage the expertise of retired professionals in enhancing the operational capabilities of DRDO.
Position Details
- Number of Consultants Required: 2 (1 Technical and 1 Accounts)
- Pay Levels:
- Technical Consultant: Pay Level-12 (1 Post) – ₹60,000/month
- Accounts Consultant: Pay Level-11 (1 Post) – ₹50,000/month
- Tenure: Initially for one year, extendable as per norms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Experience:
- Candidates must have retired from Central/State Governments, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Government R&D Organizations.
- Preference will be given to those with experience working in DRDO.
- Effective communication skills (both oral and written) are essential, along with strong analytical abilities.
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as of the application closing date.
Remuneration and Allowances
- Consolidated Monthly Remuneration:
- Technical Consultant: ₹60,000 + ₹5,000 conveyance allowance.
- Accounts Consultant: ₹50,000 + ₹3,000 conveyance allowance.
- Other Allowances: Consultants will not receive any additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance or Transport Facility. They are entitled to TA/DA for official travel, calculated based on their last pay level.
- Pension: Retired officials can continue to draw their pension and dearness relief during their consultancy period. There should be a minimum gap of 15 days between their retirement and the appointment as a consultant.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications in the enclosed format (Annexure F) along with supporting documents to:
The Director,
R&DE (Engrs),
Aland Road, Kalas,
Pune 411 015
Deadline: Applications must reach the above address within 21 days from the date of this advertisement. Alternatively, applications can be sent via email to director.rde@gov.in.
Enclosures
- Annexure A: Terms of Reference for Technical and Accounts Consultants.
- Annexure B: Broad Terms and Conditions of the Contract.
- Annexure C: Proforma for Applications.
Job Responsibilities
- Technical Consultant:
- Evaluate the existing network infrastructure, including optic fiber and UTP cables.
- Identify and recommend replacement of obsolete hardware.
- Collaborate on the procurement and deployment of upgraded network hardware.
- Accounts Consultant:
- Manage financial documentation and budgeting related to consultancy projects.
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This is a significant opportunity for retired government officials to contribute their expertise to a vital defense research organization. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply promptly.