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DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

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DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (DRDO LRDE) has announced vacancies for Consultant (Technical) under a 2026 recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can submit their applications by email or by post to the office on or before 4 November 2026, starting from 14 October 2026. Applicants for the Consultant (Technical) post require a qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Instrument with 30+ years of experience in Quality and Reliability Assurance, with the pay specified as Level-13A. The selection process involves
Job LocationBangalore, Karnataka
Last Updated15 Oct 2026

DRDO LRDE Consultant at a Glance

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OrganisationElectronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO
Advertisement No.DRDO/LRDE/KRMD/Consultant/001/2026
Post(s)Consultant (Technical)
Vacancies6
PayLevel-10, Level-11, Level-12, Level-13A
Qualification (one line)Retired Central/State Govt/PSU/Autonomous Body officials with relevant technical expertise and experience
Job LocationBengaluru
Apply ByEmail or Post
Last Date04-11-2026 (21 days from publication)

Where and How to Send

Interested and eligible retired officials may submit their duly completed applications in the prescribed format (Appendix 'A') along with a signed copy of Terms and Conditions (Appendix 'B') and self-attested copies of required documents to: The Director, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), DRDO, Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru-560 093 Applications can also be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Consultant”.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

General Eligibility: Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Govt R&D Organizations possessing practical knowledge and experience as per the Terms of Reference (TOR). Persons with DRDO work experience are given preference. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Post Code 2026/LRDE/356: Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrument. Requires 30+ years of working experience in Quality and Reliability Assurance, including project QA of Airborne, Ground Based, and Naval Systems. Post Code 2026/LRDE/357: Project Management, System Integration, Inspection, System testing. Expertise in project management, industry partner management, communication, documentation, and system testing. Post Code 2026/LRDE/358: Electronics Engineer with experience i
Post CodeNo Of PostsPay Level Of Retired OfficialTor Annexure
2026/LRDE/3561Level-13AAnnexure ‘I’
2026/LRDE/3571Level-12Annexure ‘II’
2026/LRDE/3581Level-11Annexure ‘III’
2026/LRDE/3591Level-11Annexure ‘IV’
2026/LRDE/3601Level-10Annexure ‘V’
2026/LRDE/3611Level-10Annexure ‘VI’

DRDO LRDE Consultant Job Description

Post Code 2026/LRDE/356: Prepare comprehensive Master Quality Assurance Plan for Radar Projects across Ground, Airborne, Naval, Underwater, and Space-borne applications; perform reliability allocation and MTBF apportionment for LRUs and SRUs. Post Code 2026/LRDE/357: Project management activities, weekly report generation, MOM of meetings, procurement reports, and coordination with industry partners. Post Code 2026/LRDE/358: Integration and testing of radar at LRDE test site in Kolar, Active Array calibration, maintain TR module failure statistics, coordinate repairs, maintain store records, and perform power, cooling, and mechanical checks. Post Code 2026/LRDE/359: Prepare Quality Assurance Test Plans, ensure QC tests at LRDE and vendor premises, document test activities, and coordinate Airworthiness Certification with DGAQA, DGQA, DQAN, DQRS, DSQR, and CEMILAC. Post Code 2026/LRDE/360:

Enclosures

Terms of Reference for Post Codes 2026/LRDE/356 to 2026/LRDE/361 (Annexures I to VI) Proforma of Application (Appendix 'A') Terms and Conditions of the Contract (Appendix 'B') Identity Proof Proof of Address Copy of P.P.O Copy of proofs of Educational qualification Copy of Service Verification Certificate

DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Applications are screened for eligibility and compliance with the Terms of Reference (TOR). Preference is given to candidates possessing experience of having worked with DRDO. Selected candidates are engaged on a short-term contract basis.

DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines

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Notification Date14 October 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications4 November 2026 (21 days from publication)

DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026?
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It is a recruitment drive by the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (DRDO LRDE), Bengaluru, to engage retired government, PSU, and autonomous body officials as Consultants on a short-term contract basis.
Q2How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
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There are a total of 6 vacancies distributed across post codes 2026/LRDE/356 to 2026/LRDE/361, with 1 post per post code.
Q3What is the last date to submit applications?
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The last date for receipt of applications is 4 November 2026, which is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Q4What is the maximum age limit for applicants?
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The maximum age limit for all categories of retired government employees applying for these consultant positions is 63 years as on the closing date of the application.
Q5What is the contract tenure for these consultant positions?
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The tenure of contract is one year, which is extendable as per extant norms, with specific tasks estimated between 1 to 3 years depending on the post code.
Q6How is the remuneration determined for pensioners?
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For pensioners, a fixed monthly amount is admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement, remaining unchanged for the contract term without annual increments.
Q7Can applications be submitted via email?
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Yes, completed applications can be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Consultant”, or sent by post to the Director, LRDE, Bengaluru.
Q8Is there any mandatory gap required after retirement?
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Yes, no retired Government Servant is eligible for appointment as a Consultant unless there is a gap of at least fifteen (15) days between their retirement and appointment as a consultant.
Q9How can I apply for DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
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Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for DRDO LRDE Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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