• Essential Qualification: Graduate Degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent discipline from a recognized University / Institute.
• Desirable Qualification: Master’s or higher degree in Engineering / Technology.
• Essential Experience: Retired executives from any DPSUs at pay scale of E-8/E-9 or equivalent Central Government Pay Level 14 and above, OR Professors / Scientists retired from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, etc., or retired officers from analogous Central Government posts at Pay Level 14 and above.
• Domain Experience: Relevant operational, technical, and managerial experience in defence production, R&D, technology management, or research/publications in defence technology.
Contractual / RegularSep. 15, 2026
AWEIL Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Director (DPSU Coordination Cell) at IIT Kanpur
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Sep. 15, 2026Director – DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) at IIT Kanpur
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹2,00,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 65 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 8, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 8, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window8 – 25 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
The maximum age limit is 65 years as on the closing date of application receipt (25.09.2026). Initial engagement is for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years or until attaining 67 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting (1:10 Ratio)
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Interview by Selection Committee
In-Person / Physical ModeMerit Scored
Applications will be scrutinized by the AWEIL Selection Committee based on merits, qualifications, and specific R&D experience. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio against the vacancy and called for a personal interview. Final selection is subject to approval by the Competent Authority (CMD, AWEIL).
Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme
Verified Official SourceOfficial weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.
| Evaluation Component |
|---|
| Total Experience and Professional Engineering Qualifications |
| Specific Defence Production, R&D, and Technology Management Track Record |
| Personal Interview (Vision for DPSU-IIT Kanpur Collaborative Research) |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Director of the DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) operates at the strategic intersection of industrial defence manufacturing and academic research, positioned between AWEIL Corporate HQ (Kanpur) and IIT Kanpur. Key responsibilities include leading joint defence research projects, guiding M.Tech and Ph.D. research fellows in cutting-edge arms and ammunition technology, liaising with IIT Kanpur Deans and faculty, and interfacing with external defence stakeholders including DRDO, iDEX, Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force), and sister DPSUs. The role carries operational autonomy in recommending DCC annual budgets and executing delegated administrative authorities.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
The position is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years or until the incumbent attains 67 years of age (whichever is earlier), based on mutual agreement and satisfactory annual performance evaluation. The selected Director is bound by the Official Secrets Act, 1923 regarding classified defence data and proprietary technologies.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
As an executive contractual appointment for retired senior officials (Level 14 / E-8 / E-9 equivalent), there is no regular vertical cadre promotion in AWEIL. The role offers high-impact advisory leadership in national defence modernization and indigenization.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Open exclusively to retired senior executives from DPSUs (E-8/E-9 level or above) or retired Professors/Scientists from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, or analogous Central Government posts at Pay Level 14 and above.
- Candidates must submit self-attested copies of APARs for the last 3 financial years and a service/retirement certificate along with the application form.
- The contractual appointment confers no right to regular employment, absorption, or permanent cadre seniority in AWEIL or the Ministry of Defence.
- Applications must be delivered via email to [email protected] and/or by post to the Director (HR) at Ordnance Factory Kanpur by 25th September 2026, 17:30 Hrs; late submissions will be summarily rejected.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Consolidated fixed remuneration of ₹2,00,000/- per month under contractual terms.
A fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹2,00,000/- will be paid throughout the contract period without annual increments. Official travel TA/DA provided as per pre-retirement entitlement rules. Office transportation, mobile/internet reimbursement, accommodation in Kanpur (as per AWEIL rules), and 30 days of leave per completed calendar year are admissible.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Download the prescribed application form attached with the official advertisement (Advt. No. AWEIL/14/2026) from the official website (aweil.in) or DDP portal.
- Fill out the application form completely in block letters, including details of retirement organization, last post held, grade/pay level, APAR ratings for the last 3 years, and disciplinary/vigilance declarations.
- Paste a recent colour passport-size photograph on the first page and sign across it.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, service/retirement certificate, and APAR grading for the last 3 financial years.
- Submit the application via email to [email protected] and/or send the physical application by post to: Director (HR), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), C/o Ordnance Factory Kanpur, Kalpi Road, Kanpur – 208 009 (Uttar Pradesh).
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 25th September 2026 up to 17:30 Hrs. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Nil / No application fee is charged.
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Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Application Scrutiny and Shortlisting (1:10 Ratio)
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Personal Interview by Selection Committee
In-Person / Physical ModeMerit Scored
Applications will be scrutinized by the AWEIL Selection Committee based on merits, qualifications, and specific R&D experience. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio against the vacancy and called for a personal interview. Final selection is subject to approval by the Competent Authority (CMD, AWEIL).
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