DRDO CEMILAC Consultant Recruitment 2025 for Retired Government Officials

The Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC), a prominent laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, has released a recruitment notification (No. CEMILAC/5921/HRD/MPM (Retd), dated 17 June 2025) inviting experienced retired officials to join as Consultants on a short-term contract basis. This opportunity is open to individuals with prior government or PSU experience, particularly those with familiarity in DRDO functioning.

1. Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 07 July 2025 (received by 23:59 hrs)
• Tentative Interview: To be scheduled shortly after the deadline

2. Introduction

CEMILAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the airworthiness certification of military platforms within DRDO. Retired officers with technical or administrative expertise, having served in government ministries, departments, or PSUs, are encouraged to apply. Candidates with prior experience in DRDO will be given priority.

3. Positions & Remuneration

CEMILAC is hiring nine consultant positions, categorized into technical and administrative roles:

Technical Consultants (6 Posts)

Location	Post Code	Pay Level	Discipline
Pune (Air Armament)	250	13A	Electrical
Kanpur (Air Armament)	251	13	Materials/Polymer/Textile
Nasik	252	12 / 12A / 13	E/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical
Bengaluru (Aircraft)	253	12 / 12A	Aeronautical/Mechanical
Chandigarh	254	12 / 12A	Electronics
Koraput	255	12 / 12A	Electrical (Aero-engine)

Administrative Consultants (3 Posts)

Location	Post Code	Pay Level
Chandigarh	256	11
Nasik	257	11
Hyderabad	258	11

Contract Tenure

• Initial Term: 1 year
• Extension: Possible for a second year, subject to approval

Age Limit

• Retired applicants must not exceed 63 years as of the cut-off date (07 July 2025).

Remuneration & Conveyance Allowance

Remuneration is calculated based on previous pay and pension status:

• Pensioners: Difference between last drawn pay and pension, plus conveyance (₹5,000 for Levels 12-13A, ₹3,000 for Level 11)
• NPS retirees will receive 70% of their last basic pay along with a conveyance allowance.
• Non-Pensioners (PSUs): Fixed consolidated remuneration depending on level (₹50,000 for Level 11, ₹60,000 for Levels 12-13A) plus same conveyance rates

4. Eligibility Criteria

General Conditions

• Applicants must be retired personnel from Central or State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, autonomous institutions, universities, or government research and development organizations.
• Preference extended to individuals with DRDO experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with interpersonal effectiveness.

Technical Roles

• Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics Experts: Technical engineering degree required.
• Materials/Polymers/Textiles: B.E. in Material Science; M.Tech or equivalent preferred.
• Aeronautical Engineers: B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical or Mechanical; M.Tech desirable.

Specific role expertise ranges from airworthiness testing, structural analysis, material selection, to system certification for aeronautical platforms like LCA and Mirage series.

Admin Roles

• Minimum Qualification: Graduation; higher degree a plus.
• Experience in CCS rules, General Financial Rules, service book maintenance, and financial documentation (e.g., pension, tax, salary bills).

5. Job Responsibilities

Technical Consultants

• Certification of propulsion, avionics, structural, and polymer systems.
• Preparation of technical specifications, qualification test matrices, structural analysis, and avionics testing.
• Review and documentation of test results, system integration, and design validation.

Administrative Consultants

• Handling personnel records, pension and pay fixation entries.
• Drafting office orders, circulars, correspondence, and processing of promotions/retirements.
• Managing accounts: monthly expenditure reports, cash books, budget forecasts, tax filings, and bill processing.

Each position’s specific responsibilities are detailed in annexed Terms of Reference (Annexures 1–9).

7. Application Procedure

Required Documents

• Application in prescribed format (Appendix A)
• Terms & Conditions acknowledgment (Appendix B)
• Signed PDFs and word documents as required

Submission Methods

• By post or in-person: Ensure receipt at CEMILAC, Marathahalli Colony, Bengaluru – Retired candidate notification addressed to Chief Executive (Airworthiness), CEMILAC

Incomplete or late submissions will be automatically disqualified.

8. Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed after the deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interaction/interview. Final contract offers depend on performance and compatibility with the Terms of Reference.

9. About CEMILAC

CEMILAC, a constituent of DRDO, serves as the premier authority in India for evaluating and certifying the airworthiness of defense aerospace systems. Consultants will work across various RCMA labs nationwide, offering deep exposure in aviation certification, system testing, and technology validation. This short-term engagement can help retired professionals stay engaged with cutting-edge defense projects.

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