DRDO DMRL Hyderabad Consultant Recruitment 2026: Posts, Pay, Eligibility and How to Apply
The Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a DRDO lab in Hyderabad, is inviting retired government officials for 7 Consultant posts on contract. There is one post each in metal extraction, metal processing, non-destructive testing, furnace maintenance, component design, web application development and legal work. If you retired from a central or state government job, a PSU or an autonomous body, this is a good chance to keep using your experience. See more Defence jobs on our site.
There is no online form here. You apply by post or by email using the Appendix-B proforma printed in the circular. The circular prints 22 November 2026 as the last date, so do not wait. Read the post-wise conditions below, because each post has its own pay level and experience rule. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this recruitment.
Key Highlights of DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026
DMRL is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, based at Kanchanbagh in Hyderabad. This circular is not a regular job. It engages retired officials for specific work assignments for one year, extendable as per norms.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | DMRL/HRD/2026/Consultants/01 |
| Post Codes | 2026/DMRL/370 to 2026/DMRL/376 |
| Total Vacancies | 7 (one per post) |
| Job Type | Consultant on contract, one year, extendable as per norms |
| Job Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Who Can Apply | Retired officials only |
| Application Mode | By post or by email, no online form |
| Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026?
Every post has exactly one vacancy, and the circular lists no category-wise split. The proforma has a line for the Post Code, so write the code of the post you want clearly at the top of your application. Check the pay level column in the eligibility tables before you pick.
| Post (Code) | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant – Metal Extraction Professional (370) | Technical | 1 |
| Consultant – Metal Processing Professional (371) | Technical | 1 |
| Consultant – Non-Destructive Testing Professional (372) | Technical | 1 |
| Consultant – Furnace Maintenance Operator (373) | Technical | 1 |
| Consultant – Design of Components Professional (374) | Technical | 1 |
| Consultant – Web Application Developer (375) | Technical | 1 |
| Legal Consultant (376) | Admin | 1 |
What Is the Eligibility for DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026?
Who Can Apply
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Background | Retired from Central or State Government, a PSU, an Autonomous Body, a University or a Government R&D Organisation, with practical knowledge and experience in the field you apply for |
| Pay Level | You must have retired at the pay level set for the post |
| Service record | Your service record must be unblemished |
| Gap | A gap of 15 days is needed between your retirement and your appointment as Consultant |
| Skills | Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills |
| Preference | Experience of having worked with DRDO is given preference during selection or appointment |
Educational Qualification and Pay Level
Most posts ask for a Diploma as the essential qualification, with an Engineering degree only desirable. The Legal Consultant post states no educational qualification at all, only experience.
| Post | Pay Level at Retirement | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Extraction (370) | Level 9/10/11/12 | BSc or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering |
| Metal Processing (371) | Level 9/10/11/12 | Diploma in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering |
| NDT (372) | Level 9/10/11 | Diploma in Physics or Metallurgy |
| Furnace Maintenance (373) | Level 9/10/11 | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Design of Components (374) | Level 9/10/11 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or 15 years of experience in designing components |
| Web Application Developer (375) | Level 9/10/11 | Diploma in Computer Science Engineering or IT, or 10 years of experience in related areas |
| Legal Consultant (376) | Level 8/9/10 | No educational qualification stated |
Experience and Desirable Qualification
| Post | Experience Required | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Extraction (370) | At least 15 years in extractive metallurgy, including electrometallurgy, leaching and refining | MSc Chemistry, or BE/BTech in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent |
| Metal Processing (371) | At least 10 years in melting and casting of metals and alloys, powder metal processing, or forging and rolling | BE/BTech in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering |
| NDT (372) | 10 years in NDT of engineering components, such as dye penetrant and ultrasonic testing | MSc Physics or BTech Metallurgy |
| Furnace Maintenance (373) | At least 10 years maintaining electrical furnaces (resistance or induction), ovens and electrical equipment | BE/BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering |
| Design of Components (374) | Reading engineering drawings, and 2D/3D CAD design of components, dies or test specimens | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Post Graduation in Diploma in Tool Design, or BE/BTech Mechanical |
| Web Application Developer (375) | Minimum 5 years in web application and database development, with Java, PHP or a CMS such as WordPress or Drupal | BE/BTech or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent |
| Legal Consultant (376) | At least 15 years handling legal (court) matters with the Assistant Solicitor General and Senior Central Government Standing Counsels, Branch Secretariat, Bangalore, plus 15 years of administrative or secretarial work | Not stated |
Posts 370, 371, 373 and 375 ask for experience in one or more of the listed areas of work, so read the Terms of Reference in the PDF for your own post code.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All categories of retired Government employees | 63 years as on the closing date of application |
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The circular sets one age limit of 63 years for every category, counted on the closing date. Use the calculator above to check your age on that day.
What is the Salary for DRDO DMRL Consultant 2026?
Pay depends on how you retired. The circular describes three cases.
| Case | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Pensioners | Pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension, fixed for the whole contract with no annual increment |
| NPS retirees | Last basic pay minus 30% of that pay, fixed monthly amount |
| Non-pensioners, Level 8 | ₹40,000 plus ₹3,000 conveyance |
| Non-pensioners, Level 9/10 | ₹40,000 plus ₹3,000 conveyance |
| Non-pensioners, Level 11 | ₹50,000 plus ₹3,000 conveyance |
| Non-pensioners, Level 12 | ₹60,000 plus ₹5,000 conveyance |
The Level 8 and Level 9/10 rows share one remuneration figure in the circular’s table, so both groups get ₹40,000. The circular says the levels are matched to the 7th CPC pay matrix and to revised PSU pay scales, which is why PSU retirees are listed by scale too. Pensioners and NPS retirees also get a fixed conveyance allowance of ₹3,000 up to Pay Level 11 and ₹5,000 for Pay Level 12. The non-pensioner figures are the maximum consolidated monthly amounts.
You keep your pension and dearness relief on pension, if eligible, and the engagement is not re-employment.
Consultants are not entitled to any allowance or benefit such as Dearness Allowance, transport facility, residential accommodation, personal staff, CGHS or medical reimbursement. For official travel inside India you get TA/DA at the rate of the pay level you retired from. Paid leave is 1.5 days for each completed month of service, with no carry-over beyond a calendar year. Pay for a month is paid in the following month.
What is the Selection Process for DRDO DMRL Consultant 2026?
The circular does not lay out any selection stages, test or interview. It only says candidates with DRDO experience get preference during selection or appointment. Work assigned follows the Terms of Reference for your post and the tasks given by the Director of the lab. For example, the Legal Consultant examines notices and cause lists in the High Court, the Central Administrative Tribunal and city civil courts, and prepares reply statements with the government counsels. The NDT consultant tests engineering components and prepares test reports, and the web developer builds and maintains the HRD training portals. For more Telangana government jobs, see our state page.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong pay level | You must have retired at the prescribed pay level for the post you choose |
| 15-day gap | No retired servant is eligible unless 15 days have passed between retirement and appointment |
| False or incomplete details | Your candidature is liable to be rejected if information is found false, incorrect or incomplete, or if ineligibility is found at any time before or after selection |
| Terms of engagement | You must accept the Appendix-A terms, abide by the Contract Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, General Conduct Rules and Information Security Act |
| Private work | You shall not be engaged in any private business or professional activity that conflicts with Government interest during the contract |
| Nature of job | The engagement is temporary (non-official) against specific jobs, and the Secretary DD(R&D) can review or terminate it at any time |
| Extra hours | You may be called on holidays or beyond normal hours, with no other benefit or leave |
| Risk | The Department is not responsible for loss, accident, damage or injury arising from the work, including travel |
How to Apply for DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026 by Post or Email?
Keep your Pension Payment Order copy and Service Verification Certificate ready first.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the circular from Essential Links and copy the Appendix-B proforma |
| 2 | Write your post code (2026/DMRL/370 to 376) and the advertisement number DMRL/HRD/2026/Consultants/01 |
| 3 | Fill in your personal and superannuation details, pay level at retirement, education, service record, publications (scientific or technical posts) and computer knowledge |
| 4 | Sign the declaration, and sign the Appendix-A declaration accepting the terms |
| 5 | Attach identity proof, proof of address, Pension Payment Order copy, proofs of educational qualification and Service Verification Certificate |
| 6 | Post it to The Director, DMRL, DRDO, P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana-500 058, or email director.dmrl@gov.in with the subject “Application for Consultant-Post Code” |
Send it within the stipulated period. The circular does not print any online link. If you email it, use the subject line the circular gives and attach clear scans of every document listed above.
Is There Any Application Fee for DRDO DMRL Consultant 2026?
The circular mentions no application fee and the proforma has no payment details.
What Are the Important Dates for DRDO DMRL Consultant 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | Not stated in the circular |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 (printed in the circular) |
| Age counted as on | The closing date of application |
| Cut-off rule in Para 12 | 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement on the DRDO website |
| Contract period | One year from signing the contract agreement, extendable as per norms |
The printed date is 22 November 2026. Para 12 of the same circular describes the cut-off as 21 days from publication on the DRDO website, so check the official page and post early.
Essential Links for DRDO DMRL Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – DRDO DMRL Consultant Circular (7 Posts)
- Official Notification Page for DRDO DMRL Hyderabad Recruitment 2026 – 7 Consultant Posts for Retired Government Officials
- Visit DRDO DMRL Hyderabad Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have retired at the right pay level and your experience matches one of the seven post codes, this is worth your time. Fill the proforma carefully, attach every document and send it by 22 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Defence jobs and updates.