Distinguished Scientist or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific or Academic Institutions in Pay Level 16, or Retired Lieutenant General or equivalent in Pay Level 16
Maximum age limit is 5 years after superannuation
Screening of applications by a screening committee
Shortlisted recommendations submitted to the selection committee
The last date to submit the application for the DRDO DHR&V recruitment is 16 October 2026.
A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for the DRDO Chair, DRDO Distinguished Fellowships, and DRDO Fellowships posts.
The application mode for this recruitment is offline.
Fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 1,25,000/- minus basic pension
Outstanding Scientist or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific or Academic Institutions in Pay Level 15, or Retired Lieutenant General or equivalent in Pay Level 15
Maximum age limit is 5 years after superannuation
Fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 1,00,000/- minus basic pension
Scientist G or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific or Academic Institutions in Pay Level 14, or Retired Major General or equivalent in Pay Level 14
Maximum age limit is 5 years after superannuation
Fixed monthly honorarium of Rs. 80,000/- minus basic pension
Final recommendation and approval of the Competent Authority
