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IGCAR Drivers as Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline
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Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Department of Atomic Energy has released the IGCAR Drivers as Consultant Recruitment 2026 notification. Apply only through the official website (igcar.gov.in).
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026, 8:35 pm
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| Name of post | IGCAR Drivers as Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Department of Atomic Energy |
| Advertisement no. | Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Pay / salary | The re-engaged driver gets a fixed monthly remuneration at 50% of the Last Pay drawn, plus Transport Allowance at 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at retirement, with no DA/DR on either. |
| Selection process | The applications received will be scrutinized by the Competent Authority. The competency of each applicant will be adjudged by Committees nominated by the Competent Authority, and the selected candidates will be informed about their appointment. Mere submission of an application does not confer any right to re-engagement. |
| Posted on | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 11 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Age Limit
- The applicant should be below the age of 65 (Sixty Five) years.
Salary / Pay Scale
- The re-engaged driver gets a fixed monthly remuneration at 50% of the Last Pay drawn, plus Transport Allowance at 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at retirement, with no DA/DR on either.
IGCAR Drivers as Consultant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Department of Atomic Energy |
| Advertisement No. | Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026 |
| Post(s) | Drivers as Consultant (re-engagement of retired Drivers) |
| Vacancies | 03 |
| Pay | Fixed monthly remuneration @ 50% of the Last Pay drawn |
| Qualification | Retired on superannuation from Driver Cadre of DAE/its Constituent Units; valid LMV and HMV driving licence |
| Age Limit | Below 65 (Sixty Five) years |
| Job Location | IGCAR, Kalpakkam (or) IGCAR Liaison Office, Mumbai |
| Apply By | Post or by hand, in a sealed envelope |
| Last Date | 11/12/2026 (application must reach by this date) |
- The official notification does not specify the application fee or a minimum educational qualification.
About IGCAR
- The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research is a research centre of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, located at Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. It also has a Liaison Office in Mumbai. Under this circular, IGCAR is filling its driving duties by re-engaging retired Drivers as consultants.
Where and How to Send
- The application must be made in the prescribed format given at Annexure-II of the circular, titled "Application for re-engagement of retired Drivers at IGCAR, Kalpakkam". It is submitted by post or by hand in a sealed envelope so as to reach the following address on or before 11 December 2026:
- Administrative Officer-III(R), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu - 603 102.
- The deadline is for receipt, not dispatch. The notice does not mention what to write on the envelope.
Details asked in the application form (Annexure-II)
- Full name (in block letters), father's name and date of birth
- Contact details (telephone, mobile, email) and address for communication with PIN
- Date of joining Government service and age as on the date of submitting the application
- Whether SC/ST/OBC and whether physically handicapped
- Date of retirement, post from which retired, and the Division and Unit from which retired
- Last pay drawn, educational/technical qualification and PPO number
- Whether any departmental or criminal proceedings are pending, and whether any penalty was imposed for misconduct during the preceding 10 years
- Brief particulars of experience for the last 10 years (assignment-wise): post held, from, to, unit and nature of duties
- The form ends with a declaration, signed with place and date, that the particulars are true and that the applicant accepts all the terms and conditions for engagement of consultants.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
- IGCAR is re-engaging 03 Drivers as Consultant for driving duties at IGCAR, Kalpakkam (or) the IGCAR Liaison Office in Mumbai.
Who can apply
- The applicant should have retired on superannuation from the Driver Cadre of DAE and its Constituent Units on or before 31/10/2026.
- The applicant should be below the age of 65 (Sixty Five) years.
- The applicant should possess a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) issued by the Competent Authority. The licence should be valid throughout the currency of re-engagement.
- A self-attested copy of the licence valid for driving both LMV and HMV must be enclosed, failing which the applicant will not be considered further.
- The official notification does not specify the minimum educational qualification.
Who is not eligible
- An applicant against whom departmental proceedings or criminal cases are contemplated or pending.
- An applicant who has been penalized for misconduct during the preceding 10 (Ten) years.
- An applicant against whom any FIR is lodged or any case is registered in any court of law.
Medical fitness
- The applicant should be medically fit to perform the duties of a Driver and must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from the appropriate Government Authority at the time of re-engagement. Periodic medical check-ups during the tenure will be carried out at the discretion of the Department; a re-engaged driver found unfit will have the re-engagement terminated with immediate effect.
Pay and entitlements
- A fixed monthly remuneration @ 50% of the Last Pay drawn. No DA/DR will be applicable on it.
- A fixed amount towards Transport Allowance @ 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at the time of retirement. No DA/DR will be applicable on it.
- No Increment, Dearness Allowance/DR, HRA, PRIS etc. during the term of re-engagement.
- TA/DA on official tour, if any, may be allowed as per the entitlement at the time of retirement.
- 1.5 days of paid leave for each completed month of service. Leave cannot be accumulated beyond the calendar year, no other leave is admissible, and absence beyond admissible leave is treated as "No work No pay".
- No contribution to GPF, gratuity etc. for the period of re-engagement.
- For the full terms, candidates can refer to Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026.
IGCAR Drivers as Consultant Job Description
- Driving duties on both Light as well as Heavy Vehicles, with knowledge of Motor Driving, Motor Mechanics and Traffic Rules & Regulations.
- General day to day maintenance of the vehicle.
- Tyre, battery maintenance and lubrication of vehicle.
- Accelerator, brake, clutch pedal and fan belt adjustment.
- Removal of air lock and oil block.
- Engine tune up, break adjustment, wheel alignment and observation of dashboard meters.
- Ability to read and fill up routine forms/Log Books in English/Hindi.
- Able to attend minor repair works of the vehicles.
- Duty hours in General shifts as well as Round-The-Clock shift as per the requirement.
- Out station/Chennai duties as per requirement.
- The Scope of Work (Annexure-I) lists these duties:
- The notice says the list is illustrative, not exhaustive; the re-engaged personnel is also expected to do any other work required during exigencies, as directed by the Reporting Officer.
Enclosures
- Recent passport size photograph, affixed on the application form
- Copy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO)
- Self-attested copy of the driving licence valid for both LMV and HMV
- Copy of the retiring order
- Copy of the last pay drawn
- Copy of the educational/technical certificate / mark sheet / driving license
Important Instructions
- The re-engagement is purely on contract basis and can be terminated at any time by IGCAR without assigning any reasons.
- The term is ordinarily for an initial period not exceeding one year, extendable by another one year at the department's discretion, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Beyond two years after superannuation, the term may be extended where adequate justification exists, based on a review of tasks and performance, but not beyond 05 years after superannuation.
- The re-engaged personnel must perform duties assigned from time to time, both in general shift and round the clock shift as per the Centre's requirement.
- IGCAR reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reasons; no representation will be entertained.
More Details
- Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- The applications received will be scrutinized by the Competent Authority. The competency of each applicant will be adjudged by Committees nominated by the Competent Authority, and the selected candidates will be informed about their appointment. Mere submission of an application does not confer any right to re-engagement.
Important Links
| IGCAR Driver Application Form (Annexure-II) | Click Here igcar.gov.in |
|---|---|
| IGCAR Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026 PDF | Download igcar.gov.in |
| IGCAR Official Website | Click Here igcar.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| IGCAR Driver Application Form (Annexure-II) | Prescribed format; must reach by 11/12/2026 |
| IGCAR Circular No. IGCAR/05/2026 PDF | Official notification |
| IGCAR Official Website | Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research |
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