Ministry of Defence has released an official recruitment notification for hiring one retired Naval Officer/DRDO Scientist as a Consultant on contractual basis. The recruitment is being conducted by Aakanksha, a unit under Ministry of Defence (R&D), New Delhi.

Eligible Indian nationals retired as Naval Officers or DRDO Scientists in Pay Level-13A or below can apply for this prestigious consultancy opportunity. The selected candidate will work in the domain of welding technology, submarine hull design, materials testing, certification, and advanced naval structural systems.

Interested and eligible candidates are advised to submit their applications within 21 days from the publication date of the advertisement.

Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Organization Name: Ministry of Defence (R&D)
• Advertisement Number: 01/2026
• Post Name: Consultant
• Total Vacancies: 01
• Recruitment Type: Contract Basis
• Application Mode: Offline
• Job Location: New Delhi, India
• Consultancy Area: Naval Technology & Welding Systems

Salary Details

• Pay Level Eligibility: Retired Officers/Scientists from Level-13A or below (7th CPC equivalent)
• Salary and consultancy remuneration will be as per government norms and contractual rules.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit: 63 years as on closing date of application

Period of Consultancy

• Initial appointment up to 1 year
• Extendable further based on performance and requirement
• Maximum tenure shall not exceed 5 years or 65 years of age

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should:

• Be retired Naval Officers or DRDO Scientists
• Hold Graduate/Post Graduate/Doctorate degree in Metallurgy with specialization in Welding
• Possess more than 20 years of hands-on experience in materials, welding technology, testing, submarine hull systems, certification, and structural integrity

Desirable Skills

• Hull fabrication technology
• Welding process development
• Residual life assessment of submarine hulls
• Advanced analytical methodologies
• Documentation and technical communication
• Structural damage assessment

Required Documents

Applicants should submit:

• Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
• Address Proof
• Pension Payment Order/Last Pay Certificate
• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Experience Details
• Passport Size Photograph
• Research Publications (if any)

How to Apply for Ministry of Defence Consultant Recruitment 2026

1. Download and fill the prescribed application format.
2. Attach all necessary supporting documents.
3. Submit the completed application to the prescribed address mentioned in the notification.
4. Ensure the application reaches within 21 days from advertisement publication date.

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

• Shortlisting
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification

Important Information

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Final selection will be based on domain expertise and experience.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected.