DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026 for Retired Government Employees – 7 Posts in Hyderabad

Table of Contents

1. DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Post-wise Vacancies and Pay Level
3. Qualification and Experience
4. Age Limit and General Eligibility
5. Remuneration
6. Application Fee
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 15 October 2026 from official notification

Retired government employees with metallurgy, NDT, legal or IT experience can look at DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026. The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, has published Advt. No. DMRL/HRD/2026/Consultants/01 to engage seven Consultants on contract basis, with one vacancy in each post. The advertisement was published on the DRDO website on 14 October 2026 and the end date shown there is 4 November 2026.

DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO
Post Name	Consultant (contract basis) – 7 different posts
Advertisement / Notification Number	DMRL/HRD/2026/Consultants/01
Total Vacancies	7 (1 each)
Job Location	DMRL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana
Application Mode	Offline – by email or post
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in
Apply Start Date	14 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	4 November 2026

Post-wise Vacancies and Pay Level

Each engagement is for one year and can be extended as per norms.

Post (Post Code)	Vacancies	Pay Level (7th CPC) at Retirement
Metal Extraction Professional (2026/DMRL/370)	1	Level 9/10/11/12
Metal Processing Professional (2026/DMRL/371)	1	Level 9/10/11/12
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Professional (2026/DMRL/372)	1	Level 9/10/11
Furnace Maintenance Operator (2026/DMRL/373)	1	Level 9/10/11
Design of Components Professional (2026/DMRL/374)	1	Level 9/10/11
Web Application Developer (2026/DMRL/375)	1	Level 9/10/11
Legal Consultant – Court Matters, Admin/Secretarial (2026/DMRL/376)	1	Level 8/9/10

Qualification and Experience

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Metal Extraction Professional	BSc or Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering	At least 15 years in extractive metallurgy, including electrometallurgy and electrochemical reactors/furnaces. Desirable: MSc Chemistry or B.E./B.Tech.
Metal Processing Professional	Diploma in Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering	At least 10 years in melting/casting, powder metallurgy, or forging/rolling. Desirable: B.E./B.Tech.
NDT Professional	Diploma in Physics or Metallurgy	10 years of NDT experience (such as dye penetrant, ultrasonic). Desirable: M.Sc. Physics or B.Tech. Metallurgy.
Furnace Maintenance Operator	Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering	At least 10 years maintaining electrical furnaces/ovens, plus sensor calibration experience. Desirable: B.E./B.Tech.
Design of Components Professional	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering OR 15 years of component design experience	Must read engineering drawings and use CAD software. Desirable: Diploma in Tool Design or B.E./B.Tech.
Web Application Developer	Diploma in Computer Science/IT OR 10 years in related areas	At least 5 years in web/database application development (Java, PHP, WordPress, Drupal) and HR data handling. Desirable: B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. in Computer Science.
Legal Consultant	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	At least 15 years in handling court matters and liaising with counsel, plus at least 15 years in administrative/secretarial work.

Age Limit and General Eligibility

The maximum age is 63 years as on the closing date. Candidates must have retired from a Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body, university or government R&D organisation, with an unblemished service record and good communication skills. Experience with DRDO is preferred, and at least 15 days must have passed between retirement and appointment.

Remuneration

Type	Monthly Remuneration	Conveyance Allowance
Pensioners	Last pay drawn minus basic pension (fixed, no increments)	Rs 3,000 up to Level 11; Rs 5,000 for Level 12
NPS retirees	Last basic pay minus 30%	Same as above
Non-pensioners (Level 8/9/10)	Rs 40,000	Rs 3,000
Non-pensioners (Level 11)	Rs 50,000	Rs 3,000
Non-pensioners (Level 12)	Rs 60,000	Rs 5,000

No DA, accommodation, CGHS or medical reimbursement is given. TA/DA is paid for official domestic travel. Paid leave is 1.5 days per completed month.

Application Fee

Application Fee: Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

Selection Process

Selection Process: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. The advertisement only states that DRDO experience is preferred and that candidature can be rejected for false or incomplete information.

How to Apply

1. Download the advertisement and application form from the DRDO website.
2. Fill in the Appendix-B proforma with the correct post code and sign the declaration.
3. Attach identity proof, address proof, a copy of the PPO, educational certificates and a Service Verification Certificate.
4. Email the application to director.dmrl@gov.in with the subject “Application for Consultant-Post Code”, or send it by post to The Director, DMRL, P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana-500 058.
5. Apply before 4 November 2026.

Important Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Consultant posts are there at DMRL?

There are seven posts with one vacancy each.

Who can apply?

Retired employees of Central/State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies, universities or government R&D organisations at the stated pay levels.

What is the maximum age?

63 years as on the closing date.

How do I send my application?

By email to director.dmrl@gov.in or by post to the Director, DMRL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad.

What is the last date?

The DRDO website shows 4 November 2026 as the end date.

Is this a regular job?

No. It is a contract engagement of one year, extendable as per norms, and it is not re-employment.

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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