Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur has released the recruitment notification for 2 vacancies for Drone Engineer cum trainer and Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver posts on a purely temporary and contractual basis for a period of 11 months. Candidates can submit their applications by email from 6 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 by sending a single PDF file containing their scanned signed biodata with photograph and scanned original certificates in chronological order. The notified pay is Rs. 40,000 per month for the Drone Engineer cum trainer post and Rs. 20,000 for the Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver post, with qualifications differing by post. The selection process involves shortlisting based on qualifications and suitability followed by an online interview on 16 October 2026.
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)
Advertisement No.
Not specified in the notification
Post Name(s)
Drone Engineer cum Trainer and Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
Total Vacancies
2
Pay
Rs. 40,000/- and Rs. 20,000/- per month
Application Mode
Email
Job Location
Lam, Guntur (and various Field offices across Andhra Pradesh)
Official Website
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ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date of Application
06-10-2026 at 4.00 P.M.
Closing Date of Applications
14-10-2026 at 5.00 P.M.
Date of Interview
16-10-2026 and further (if needed)
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
The notification announces a total of 2 purely temporary posts on a contractual basis.
Sl.No.
Staff Required
No. of Posts (Purely temporary staff on contractual basis required)
1
Drone Engineer cum trainer
01
2
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
01
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Eligibility Criteria
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Drone Engineer cum trainer
B.Tech (AeroSpace Engineering) with First Class and with a minimum of proven track record of 2 years’ experience in Agricultural Drone Industry with minimum of 5000 acres spraying experience on versatile drones with DGCA RPC and must have working and operations knowledge and skill on different flight controllers. Must also possess use of LiDAR and Multispectral camera based UAV’s and their data acquis ion. Proven track record of designs, functional testing and flight data diagnostics etc. of drones and establishing drone start-ups for ushering incubation of drone entrepreneurs from APSARA with DGCA RPC and to design new agricultural drone systems to conduct various R&D programmes.Desirable: Should be ready to design and fabricate new drone systems required for agri and allied industries like Agro Forestry, Agricultural Extension, agricultural logistic drones etc.
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
Diploma in (Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering) with ANGRAU – ADITI Certification and DGCA RPC along with 4- wheeler driving license issued by RTA, Govt. of AP.Desirable: Conversant with farmers and farm requirements of agricultural drone technology related issues and skills, Should be ready to go to rural areas as and when the project requires as a part of technical programmes.
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Drone Engineer cum trainer
Rs. 40,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver
Rs. 20,000/- per month (Consolidated)
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Selection Process
The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on required qualifications and suitability, followed by an online interview.
Prepare your scanned signed biodata with photograph.
Combine your signed biodata with photograph and scanned original certificates in chronological order of acquiring the qualifications and experience into ONE SINGLE PDF file.
Ensure the application is submitted before the closing date of 14 October 2026 at 5.00 P.M.
Wait for the online interview link, which will be sent to your mail 12 hours before the interview.
Attend the online interview from a static desktop or laptop without background disturbance and with assured power and internet access on 16 October 2026.
Documents Required
Signed biodata with photograph
Scanned original certificates in chronological order of acquiring qualifications and experience
Educational qualification certificates
DGCA RPC and relevant certifications (as applicable per post)
4-wheeler driving license (for Drone Co-Pilot cum Driver post)
ANGRAU Drone Engineer cum Trainer Important Instructions
All personnel services are terminated at the end of 11th Month or on before from the date of his/her joining report based on their performance and need for the project requirements.
The offer letters will be issued based on the need arises from time to time within in the 6 months of the time after results are announced.
Candidates must submit their scanned signed biodata and certificates into ONE SINGLE PDF file only.
Ambiguous applications or applications sent in two split mails will not be considered for scrutiny.
No smart phone interview will be entertained; candidates must attend from a static desktop/laptop.
If there is any internet connectivity issue at the candidate’s end, the interview will be done telephonically.
Candidates are requested to keep their phones in active mode on the number provided in their respective bio-data.
The nature of the job involves daily field visits and rigorous touring across the state of Andhra Pradesh carrying the drone and its related accessories.
