ADE Bengaluru Consultant Recruitment 2026: Technical Post at Pay Level 14, Rs 75,000 Monthly

Table of Contents

1. Quick Details
2. Post, Pay Level and Remuneration
3. Educational Qualification and Eligibility
4. Age Limit
5. Work Profile
6. Fee and Selection
7. How to Send Your Application
8. Important Links
9. FAQs
10. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 15 October 2026 from official notification

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru, wants a senior retired officer to join as Consultant. ADE Bengaluru Consultant Recruitment 2026 is for a single technical post (post code 2026/ADE/366) under Advt. No. DRDO/ADE/HRD/Consultants/001/2026, and the last date to apply is 2 November 2026. The work centres on requirements engineering for the RPSA system of systems.

Quick Details

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), DRDO, Bengaluru
Post Name	Consultant (Technical) – Post Code 2026/ADE/366
Advertisement / Notification Number	DRDO/ADE/HRD/Consultants/001/2026 (dated 09 October 2026)
Total Vacancies	1
Job Location	ADE, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bengaluru
Application Mode	Offline – by post or email
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in
Apply Start Date	13 October 2026 (published on DRDO website)
Last Date to Apply	2 November 2026

Post, Pay Level and Remuneration

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Consultant (Technical), 2026/ADE/366	1	Pay Level 14 (7th CPC). Pensioners: pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension, plus Rs 5,000 conveyance allowance. Non-pensioners: Rs 75,000 per month.

No other allowances such as DA, transport, accommodation, CGHS or medical are paid. Domestic official travel is reimbursed as TA/DA. Paid leave is 1.5 days for every completed month.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Consultant (Technical)	Not Mentioned in Official Notification (specific degree not stated)	Retired from Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body, university or government R&D organisation at Pay Level 14, with practical knowledge and experience in the field. DRDO experience is preferred. At least 15 years leading indigenous design and development of complex aeronautical systems is listed among the required expertise.

Other conditions: unblemished service record, good oral and written communication skills, and a gap of at least 15 days between retirement and appointment.

Age Limit

Maximum age is 63 years as on the closing date. Minimum age and age relaxation are Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

Work Profile

The Terms of Reference mention requirements engineering for the RPSA system of systems including CEMILAC clearance under IMTAR, verification and validation, quality and reliability processes, engineering costing, design and bill-of-material guidance, product data management, configuration and change management, and interaction with industry and stakeholders. The initial contract is for one year from the date of engagement and may be extended as per norms.

Fee and Selection

Application Fee: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Selection happens in stages: a local committee checks eligibility and fit with the Terms of Reference, a Screening Committee shortlists candidates, and a merit-wise panel, including waitlisted candidates, stays valid for six months. The Offer of Appointment is issued by DHRD, DRDO HQ, after approval, and documents such as the PPO, medical fitness certificate and police verification are checked before the contract is signed.

How to Send Your Application

1. Open the advertisement PDF and take the application form (Appendix A) from it.
2. Fill in the post code, personal and service details, qualifications, specialisation and the signed declaration.
3. Enclose identity proof, address proof, a copy of the PPO, educational certificates and a Service Verification Certificate.
4. Post it to The Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment, C.V. Raman Nagar, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru 560075, or email it to director.ade@gov.in.
5. Make sure it reaches before the closing date, as late applications are rejected without notice.

Note: the advertisement states a closing date of 2 November 2026, while a clause refers to 21 days from publication. Confirm the date with ADE if you plan to apply at the last moment.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Not Available (apply by post or email)
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

FAQs

How many vacancies are there in ADE Bengaluru Consultant Recruitment 2026?

There is one technical post, post code 2026/ADE/366.

Who is eligible?

Officers who retired at Pay Level 14 from government service, a PSU, an autonomous body, a university or a government R&D organisation.

What is the maximum age?

63 years as on the closing date.

How much is the monthly pay for non-pensioners?

Rs 75,000 per month for Pay Level 14.

Where should the application be sent?

To the Director, ADE, Bengaluru 560075, or by email to director.ade@gov.in.

Is the post permanent?

No. It is a contract engagement of one year, extendable as per norms, with no claim to absorption or regularisation.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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