DRDO DHR&V Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 15 DRDO Chair, DRDO Distinguished Fellowships, DRDO Fellowships Posts

Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DHR&V Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form. Download DRDO DHR&V Job 2026 Notification PDF

DRDO Chair: Distinguished Scientists (DS) or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-16; Retired Lt. General or equivalent in the Pay Level-16. DRDO Distinguished Fellowships: Outstanding Scientists (OS) or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-15; Retired Lt. General or equivalent in the Pay Level-15. DRDO Fellowships: Scientist 'G' or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-14; Retired Major General or equivalent in the Pay Level-14.

Maximum age limit is 5 years after superannuation.

Fixed monthly honorarium shall be restricted to the amount arrived by deducting the basic pension from the last basic pay drawn at the time of retirement. No annual increment/percentage increased during the contract period. No allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Government Accommodation, Medical reimbursement, Telephone/broadband reimbursement, etc., except Transport Allowance as admissible.

Applications received would be examined by a screening committee The shortlisted names recommended by the screening committee would be submitted to the selection committee The selection committee would then recommend the final list, before approval of the Competent Authority