ETDC CFR Non-Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Electronics Test & Development Centre & Centre For Reliability Chennai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 558,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronics Test & Development Centre & Centre For Reliability Chennai (ETDC CFR) invites applications for a Non-Technical Consultant on a contract basis. Retired Central Government employees from Non-S&T Group B posts (ASO Level 6) are eligible, not over 63 years old, with detailed offline and email submission requirements.

The engagement is for an initial period of one year, potentially extending up to five years after review.

Qualifications

• Retired Central Government employees from Non-S&T Group B posts at ASO Level (Level 6) are eligible.
• Age not more than 63 years on the last date of receipt of application (10 November 2026).
• Submit offline application with PPO/LPC copies and certificates.

Responsibilities

• Contract engagement is for a short-term period initially one year, extendable up to five years.
• Selection is by a duly constituted Committee based on experience and qualifications.

Skills

Retired government employee

Job description

Electronics Test & Development Centre & Centre For Reliability Chennai (ETDC CFR) has announced 1 vacancy for the Non-Technical Consultant post on a contract basis under advertisement number 0306030/26. Eligible candidates must apply through an offline process by sending the application in the attached format via Speed Post or Registered Post to the Electronics Test & Development Centre (ETDC)/Centre For Reliability (CFR), Dr. VSI Estate, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, and also sending a copy by email along with attested copies of Age Proof and Pension Payment Order or Last Pay Certificate. The last date to submit applications is 10 November 2026, starting from 7 October 2026. The qualification requires retired Central Government employees from Non-S&T Group B posts at ASO Level Level 6, with pay determined as a fixed monthly amount arrived at by deducting the Basic Pension from the Last Pay Drawn.

ETDC CFR Non-Technical Consultant at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Electronics Test & Development Centre & Centre For Reliability Chennai (ETDC CFR)

Advertisement No. 0306030/26

Post(s) Non-Technical Consultant

Vacancies 1

Pay Fixed monthly amount arrived at by deducting Basic Pension from Last Pay Drawn

Qualification Retired Central Government employees from Non-S&T Group B posts (ASO Level Level 6)

Interested candidates must submit their application in the attached format through Speed Post or Registered Post. The envelope must be superscribed on the top with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF NON-TECHNICAL CONSULTANT ON CONTRACT BASIS". Send the postal application to Electronics Test & Development Centre (ETDC)/Centre For Reliability (CFR), Dr. VSI Estate, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041.

Candidates must also send a copy of the application by email to [e-mail] along with attested copies of Age Proof, Pension Payment Order/Last Pay Certificate to Electronics Test & Development Centre & Centre For Reliability (ETDC/CFR), Dr.VSI Estate, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Post

Pay

Non-Technical Consultant 1 Fixed monthly amount equal to Last Pay Drawn minus Basic Pension

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have retired from Central Government Ministries or Departments having experience of functioning in Government bodies, specifically having retired from Non-S&T (Group B) posts at ASO Level (Level 6).

Age Limit: Not more than 63 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application (10 November 2026).

• Attested copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) or Last Pay Certificate (LPC)
• Attested copies of educational and technical certificates

Selection Process

Candidates meeting the conditions shall be empanelled on the basis of criteria like experience, qualification, etc. The Consultant will be selected by a duly constituted Committee.

Application Form Download application format from notification PDF

Official Notification PDF View official notification and advertisement

ETDC CFR Non-Technical Consultant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. Is this position permanent or on contract?

The engagement is purely on a short-term contract basis initially for a period of one year, which may be extended up to five years after superannuation based on performance review and requirement.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this consultant post?

Retired Central Government employees who retired from Non-S&T Group B posts at ASO Level (Level 6) with experience in Government bodies can apply, provided they are not more than 63 years of age.

Q3. How is the remuneration calculated for retired officers?

A fixed monthly amount is admissible, arrived at by deducting the Basic Pension (uncommitted) from the last basic pay drawn at the time of retirement.

Q4. What documents need to be attached with the application?

Candidates must attach attested copies of Age Proof, Pension Payment Order (PPO) or Last Pay Certificate (LPC), and educational or technical certificate copies along with the filled application format.