DRDO DHR&V - DRDO Chair, DRDO Distinguished Fellowships, DRDO Fellowships Recruitment 2026

Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DHR&V Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download DRDO DHR&V Job 2026 Notification PDF ↗

• DRDO Chair: Distinguished Scientists (DS) or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-16; Retired Lt. General or equivalent in the Pay Level-16.
• DRDO Distinguished Fellowships: Outstanding Scientists (OS) or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-15; Retired Lt. General or equivalent in the Pay Level-15.
• DRDO Fellowships: Scientist 'G' or equivalent from DRDO or other Scientific/Academic Institutions in the Pay Level-14; Retired Major General or equivalent in the Pay Level-14.

• Maximum age limit is 5 years after superannuation.

Fixed monthly honorarium shall be restricted to the amount arrived by deducting the basic pension from the last basic pay drawn at the time of retirement. No annual increment/percentage increased during the contract period. No allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Government Accommodation, Medical reimbursement, Telephone/broadband reimbursement, etc., except Transport Allowance as admissible.

• Applications received would be examined by a screening committee
• The shortlisted names recommended by the screening committee would be submitted to the selection committee
• The selection committee would then recommend the final list, before approval of the Competent Authority

Candidates who wish to apply for DRDO DHR&V Various Posts Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download the application form from the official website: https://drdo.gov.in
• Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
• Check all details carefully before submission.
• Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
• Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 16-10-2026.
• Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.