The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued an advertisement inviting retired officials from the Central Government/State Government/ PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies to apply for the position of Consultant on a short-term contract basis.
Ravi Kumar | Apr 18, 2023 |
DRDO Recruitment 2023: Check Posts, Vacancies, Eligibility and Application Process
DRDO Recruitment 2023: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued an advertisement inviting retired officials from the Central Government/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies to apply for the position of Consultant on a short-term contract basis. As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the position is open for those who have considerable experience in the functioning of Central Government Ministries/Departments. The positions available are for Administrative Support at the Hyderabad office of DRDO, and the consultant will be expected to carry out tasks such as service book entry, preparation of pension papers, movement order, and corresponding regarding DPC, MACP, and court cases, among others. As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the candidates must have a minimum educational qualification of a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university and a good working knowledge of computers in MS Office.
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the retired officials applying for the position of Consultant must have a minimum of ten years of working experience in the field for which they are applying, and the maximum age limit for all categories of retired Govt. employees for applying will be 63 years as of the closing date of the application. Remuneration and allowances will be fixed, and the retired official appointed as a consultant shall continue to draw pension and dearness relief during the period of his engagement. The application can be submitted in the enclosed format along with the relevant documents to the Regional Director, CEMILAC, DRDO, Hyderabad, or through email with the subject line “Application for Consultant.” The advertisement provides a detailed outline of the eligibility criteria, post-specific terms of reference, and general terms and conditions for the position.
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the post name and number of vacancies are given below:
Post Name: Consultant (Admin)
Discipline or Domain: Administrative Support (Admin)
Number of Posts: 01
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the maximum age limit for all categories of retired government employees to apply for the post is 63 years as of the closing date of the application.
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the remuneration and allowances for the retired government officials appointed as consultants are mentioned in the given information. The amount of remuneration and conveyance allowance will vary for pensioners and non-pensioners.
For pensioners, a fixed monthly amount will be admissible, which will be calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This fixed amount will remain unchanged for the duration of the contract, and there will be no annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period. Additionally, a monthly conveyance allowance of Rs. 3000/- will be allowed for commuting between the residence and the place of work for pay level 7.
For non-pensioners, a fixed monthly amount of Rs. 30,000/- will be admissible, which will remain unchanged for the duration of the contract. There will be no annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period. A monthly conveyance allowance of Rs. 3000/- for commuting between the residence and the place of work for pay level 7 will also be allowed.
It is also mentioned that a retired government official appointed as a consultant will continue to draw pension and dearness relief during the period of his/her engagement as a consultant. The engagement as a consultant shall not be construed as a case of re-employment.
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, the following expertise/skills/knowledge are required for the engagement of the Consultant (Administrative Support):
Minimum educational qualification: The consultant should be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University.
Practical knowledge and experience: The consultant should have practical knowledge and experience in the respective areas of services for which he/she is applying. It is not specified what specific areas of service are required for the Administrative Support position, but it can be assumed that the consultant should have experience in providing administrative support in a government or similar organization.
Computer skills: The applicants must have a good working knowledge of computers in MS Office. This suggests that the consultant should be proficient in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which are commonly used in administrative tasks.
Independent handling of services: The applicants should have experience in handling the respective services independently. This indicates that the consultant should be able to work with minimal supervision and be self-driven.
Pay level: The minimum pay level of retired officials should be Level 7 at the time of retirement. This suggests that the consultant should have experience at a senior level in the government or similar organization, with a corresponding level of responsibility and decision-making authority.
As per DRDO Recruitment 2023 official notification, eligible retired officials of Central Government / State Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies can apply for the post of Consultant (Administrative Support) by submitting their applications in the enclosed format (Appendix-A) along with relevant documents to the Regional Director, CEMILAC, DRDO, HYDERABAD – 500 058.
The application can also be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application for Consultant”. The last date for submission of the application is 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
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