DMRL DRDO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Posts

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL DRDO) has announced 7 vacancies for Metal Extraction Professional, Metal Processing Professional, Non-Destructive Testing Professional, Furnace Maintenance Operator, Design of Components Professional, Web Application Developer and Legal Consultant posts on a contract basis. Eligible candidates can apply by email on or before 4 November 2026 by downloading the application format from Appendix-B of the notification, filling it up with required details and attaching all requisite supporting documents. Qualifications and pay levels vary by post as specified in the official notification. Applications are processed under advertisement number DMRL/HRD/2026/Consultants/01, with positions based in Hyderabad.

DMRL DRDO Consultant at a Glance

Where and How to Send

Interested eligible retired officials of Central Government / State Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies may submit their applications in the enclosed Format at Appendix-B along with all requisite supporting documents to the following email address or postal address:

Email address for submissions: [email protected]

Subject line for email: “Application for Consultant-Post Code”

Postal Address: The Director, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), P.O. Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana-500 058

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Eligibility and Qualifications

• General Eligibility: Officers/Officials who have retired from Central/State Govts., PSUs, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, Govt. R&D Organizations possessing practical knowledge and experience in the relevant field with an unblemished service record.
• Age Limit: The maximum age limit for all categories of retired Govt. employees for applying will be 63 years as on the closing date of application.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/370: BSc or Diploma in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering (MSc in Chemistry or B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering desirable) with at least 15 years of experience in extractive metallurgy.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/371: Diploma in Metallurgy / Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech. desirable) with at least 10 years of experience in Melting and Casting of Metals and Alloys or Powder Metal Processing or Mechanical Deformation processes involving forging or rolling.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/372: Diploma in Physics or Metallurgy (M.Sc. in Physics or B. Tech. in Metallurgy desirable) with 10 years of experience in NDT of engineering components.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/373: Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B. Tech. desirable) with at least 10 years of experience in maintaining electrical furnaces (resistance/induction) / ovens / electrical equipment.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/374: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or 15 years of experience in designing of components (Diploma in Tool Design or BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering desirable).
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/375: Diploma in Computer Science Engineering / IT / or 10 years of experience in related areas (BE / BTech in Computer Science Engineering / MSc in Computer Science desirable) with minimum 5 years of experience in web application design and development.
• Post Code 2026/DMRL/376: At least 15 years of experience in handling legal (Court) matters, liasoning with Assistant Solicitor General and senior counsels, and administrative/secretarial work.

Enclosures

• Identity Proof
• Proof of Address
• Copy of Pension Payment Order (P.P.O)
• Copy of proofs of Educational Qualification
• Copy of Service Verification Certificate

Selection Process

Selection is made from retired officials from Central Government, State Government, PSUs, and Autonomous Bodies based on their experience, qualifications, unblemished service record, and personal interaction/shortlisting as per the requirements of the post. Preference is given to persons possessing experience of having worked with DRDO.

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