DRDO Distinguished Fellows
Organization Profile
DRDO is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Government of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services.
- Job Title / Designation
- DRDO Distinguished Fellows
- Vacancy Available in Departments
- Research & Development
- Specialization
Aeronautics, Armaments, Combat Vehicles, Communication Engg., Computer Sc./IT, Electronics, Life Science, Instrumentation, Material Science, Missiles, Naval Systems
- Required Qualifications
B.Tech./ B.E./ M.Sc./ Ph.D.
Candidate Profile
- Eligible and willing officers who have retired or due to retire by 30 November, 2026 from Central Government/ Autonomous Body of Central Government
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Apply Mode
- Multiple modes
- Last Date to Apply
- 1 Nov 2026
- Organization Website
- https://www.drdo.gov.in/
How to Apply
Applications are invited from eligible and willing officers who have retired or due to retire by 30 November, 2026. For detailed advertisement containing eligibility criteria, other instructions and application format, kindly visit DRDO website.
- Email Address to Apply
- director-dhrv@gov.in
- Application Link
- https://www.drdo.gov.in/
- Organization Address
Directorate of Human Resource & Vigilance (DHR&V), DRDO Headquarters, Rajaji Marg, New Delhi-110011
- Contact Number
- 011-23007218
Benefits of Joining Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Contractual agreement for initial period of one(01) year and extendable upto three (03) years on annually renewable basis
About this opening
Recruitment for DRDO Distinguished Fellows across multiple R&D activities including Aeronautics, Combat Vehicles, and Computer Science.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the areas of R&D activities for Distinguished Fellows?
Aeronautics, Armaments, Combat Vehicles, Communication Engg., Computer Sc./IT, Electronics, Life Science, Instrumentation, Material Science, Missiles, and Naval Systems.