The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), under the Ministry of Defence, has released a notification for the DRDO DRDL Consultant Recruitment 2026. This recruitment aims to engage retired government officials as Consultants on a contract basis in Hyderabad. Eligible candidates with experience in Technical and Administrative domains can apply via email or offline mode before the deadline. This is a prestigious opportunity for retired professionals to contribute to India's missile research complex.

Candidates must be retired officials from Central Government, State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, or Universities. Preference will be given to individuals who have previously worked in DRDO and possess practical knowledge of Missile Systems or Defence Administration.

The salary for the Consultant position is based on the Pensioner’s Remuneration policy of the Government of India. The amount is calculated by deducting the Basic Pension from the last pay drawn at the time of retirement, plus a fixed Conveyance Allowance.

The selection for DRDO DRDL Consultant recruitment will be conducted through a structured process to ensure the most experienced candidates are hired for Missile Complex projects.

There are a total of 02 vacancies available at the DRDL Hyderabad unit. Both positions are on a short-term contract basis specifically for missile-related project activities.

The Job Profile involves high-level technical and administrative support for missile development projects. Consultants will be responsible for ensuring seamless Transfer of Technology (ToT) and efficient project management at DRDL Hyderabad.

Interested retired officials must follow the offline application procedure. Ensure all documents are scanned clearly if applying via email to the official DRDL recruitment desk.