IGCAR Drivers as Consultant Recruitment 2026

• Must have retired on superannuation from the Driver Cadre of DAE or its constituent units on or before 31/10/2026.
• Must hold a valid licence issued by the competent authority for both Light Motor Vehicles and Heavy Motor Vehicles. It must remain valid throughout the re-engagement.
• Must be medically fit for driving duties; a medical fitness certificate from the appropriate government authority is required at re-engagement.
• The notice does not specify a minimum educational qualification.
• Applicants with contemplated or pending departmental proceedings or criminal cases, a registered FIR or court case, or a misconduct penalty during the preceding 10 years are not eligible.

• Obtain the prescribed application format in Annexure-II of Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026.
• Complete the form, affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration with place and date.
• Enclose the specified documents, including a self-attested copy of the licence valid for both LMV and HMV.
• Send or deliver the application in a sealed envelope to Administrative Officer-III(R), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu - 603 102.
• Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 11 December 2026.

About the engagement

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, under the Department of Atomic Energy, is seeking to re-engage 03 retired drivers as consultants under Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026. The assignments are for driving duties at IGCAR, Kalpakkam or its Liaison Office in Mumbai. The engagement is contractual.

Eligibility and duties

Applicants must have retired on superannuation from the Driver Cadre of DAE or its constituent units on or before 31 October 2026 and must be below 65 years of age. A valid licence for both LMV and HMV is required throughout the engagement. Applicants must also be medically fit; a certificate from the appropriate government authority is required at re-engagement.

The work includes driving light and heavy vehicles, routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs. Drivers may be assigned general or round-the-clock shifts and outstation or Chennai duties. They must be able to read and fill routine forms and log books in English or Hindi.

Application and selection

Use the prescribed Annexure-II form in the circular. Enter the requested service, retirement, pay, experience and contact details, affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration. Enclose the specified records, including a self-attested copy of the licence valid for both vehicle categories. Without that licence copy, the applicant will not be considered further.

Send or deliver the application in a sealed envelope to the Administrative Officer-III(R), IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu - 603 102. It must reach the office by 11 December 2026. The Competent Authority will scrutinize applications, and nominated committees will assess competency.

Pay and contract terms

Fixed monthly remuneration is 50% of the last pay drawn. The fixed transport allowance is 50% of the allowance drawn at retirement; DA/DR is not applicable to these amounts. Paid leave is allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service.

The initial term ordinarily does not exceed one year and may be extended by another year subject to satisfactory performance and departmental discretion. Further extensions are subject to the circular's conditions and cannot continue beyond five years after superannuation.