DRDO NPOL Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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• Updated October 20, 2026 04:20 PM
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• Applications closed on 02 November 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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Where and How to Send

• Interested and eligible retired officials of Central Government/ State Government/ PSU/ Autonomous bodies may submit their duly completed applications in the format enclosed at Annexure - III along with signed copy of Terms of Reference (Annexure-I) as a declaration of fulfilling the eligibility and self-attested copy of documents as referred in the application to the Director, NPOL (DRDO), Thrikkakara P.O, Kochi - 682 021, so as to reach within a period of 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement.
• The applications along with supporting documents can also be sent by email to [email protected] within the above stipulated period.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Educational Qualification and Discipline

• M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science with experience in development and testing anti-vibration materials and testing: OR
• NPTEL Course Composite Manufacturing, experience in Composite fabrication, Magnetorheological mounts and shear thickening fluid based mounts & testing characterization and documentation.

Age Limit

• The maximum age limit for all categories of retired Govt. employees for applying will be 63 years as on closing date of application.

Selection Process

• Persons possessing experience of having worked with DRDO would be accorded preference during selection / appointment. No retired Government Servant shall be eligible for appointment as a Consultant unless there is a gap of fifteen (15) days between his/her retirement and appointment as Consultant.

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Q1. How many vacancies are available for DRDO NPOL Consultant Recruitment 2026?

• There is 1 vacancy available for the Consultant post under Post Code 2026/NPOL/380.

Q3. What is the required educational qualification?

• Candidates must have M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials Science with experience in development and testing anti-vibration materials and testing, or NPTEL Course Composite Manufacturing with experience in Composite fabrication, Magnetorheological mounts and shear thickening fluid based mounts & testing characterization and documentation.

Q4. What is the maximum age limit to apply?

• The maximum age limit for all categories of retired Govt. employees for applying will be 63 years as on closing date of application.

Q5. Is there any application fee?

• The notification does not mention any application fee.