Chairperson

This role is most suitable for highly experienced, retired or serving Secretary-level individuals from backgrounds such as Science, Technology, Academia, or Civil Services. Candidates must possess a proven track record in recruitment and assessment, demonstrating strategic leadership and policy-making capabilities in a critical government defence research environment. A commitment to a fixed-term, contractual re-employment is essential.

Individuals lacking extensive experience at the Secretary to Government of India level or equivalent should not apply. This position is not for those seeking entry-level or permanent government employment, nor for candidates unwilling to accept a fixed-term, contractual appointment. Those without significant experience in human resource policy, recruitment, or assessment in a high-stakes environment will not be suitable.

This is an exceptionally prestigious, apex leadership role within DRDO's Recruitment & Assessment Centre, an autonomous unit under the Ministry of Defence. The Chairperson holds significant influence over scientific recruitment policies for DRDO and its allied agencies, directly impacting national defence capabilities. While it is a fixed-term re-employment contract rather than a permanent career progression, it offers a unique opportunity for high-level contributions and national service.