DRDO TDF Defence Specialist Empanelment 2026
Overview & Summary
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through the Directorate of Technology Development Fund (TDF), has released a notification for the empanelment of Defence Specialists. This engagement aims to utilize the expertise of retired professionals and academicians to mentor and monitor TDF projects through industry collaboration.
Important Dates
2 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 19 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date for Submission of CV | 19 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Date of Publication
19 February 2026
Last Date for Submission of CV
19 March 2026
Vacancy Details
Nothing here
No details available
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must belong to one of the following categories to be eligible for empanelment:
- Retired Scientists from recognized research organizations.
- Retired Service Officers from the Indian Armed Forces.
- Professors from academia of repute.
- Industry Professionals with substantial research or industry experience.
Educational Qualifications
Professor from academia of repute
Industry professionals with research/industry experience
Retired Scientists
Retired Service Officers
Nationality
Indian
Gender Eligibility
Experience Required
Experience Required (Not specified)
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
There is no application fee mentioned for submitting the CV for empanelment with DRDO TDF.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| total | ₹0 | ||
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
1
Fee Range
₹0 -₹0
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection process involves the evaluation of the applicant's profile and expertise against the requirements of TDF projects.
Selection Stages3
CV Submission
EliminativeEvaluation
EliminativeEmpanelment
QualifyingSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
The engagement is for Specific S&T Work on a requirement basis. Remuneration/Consultancy fees will be as per DRDO/Government of India norms for empanelled consultants.
Required Documents
Document Requirements
The following documents/details are required for the application process:
Total Documents
4
Mandatory
4
Optional
0
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Brief Statement of InterestMandatory
Experience Certificates/Retirement ProofMandatory
Proof of QualificationMandatory
Updated CVMandatory
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Interested retired officers and professionals should follow these steps to apply: