IOL Consultant (Retired Army Officers) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

India Optel Limited (IOL) has released notification for 4 Consultant posts on Fixed Term Contract basis. These positions are exclusively for Retired Officers of the Indian Army in the rank of Major or Lt. Colonel. No application fee is charged. Last date to submit your application is 16 May 2026. Remuneration is based on your last drawn pay minus basic pension.

India Optel Limited (IOL) Consultant Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released notification for 4 Consultant posts at its Dehradun headquarters and regional offices across India. IOL was carved out from the Ordnance Factory Board in 2021 and is a leading manufacturer of electro-optical sensors, weapon sights, and military communication equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. Selection is through personal interview only — there is no written examination. Retired Army officers looking for a post-retirement engagement in the defence sector should consider this opportunity.

Vacancy Details

• Consultant (Field Trial Coordination): 1 post (Unreserved)
• Consultant (Coordination): 3 posts (Unreserved)

Total Vacancies: 4 posts — all in the Unreserved (UR) category.

Who Can Apply?

For Consultant (Field Trial Coordination):

• Rank: You must be a retired Lt. Colonel from the Infantry Corps of the Indian Army.
• Retirement: You should have retired within the last 3 years from the closing date of this advertisement.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Infantry Weapon System and co-ordination with Army Establishments.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of Optical/Electro-Optical Sights and Infantry Operational Employment is required.

For Consultant (Coordination):

• Rank: You must be a retired Major or Lt. Colonel from one of the following corps: Armoured Corps, Mechanised Infantry, Corps of Artillery, Army Ordnance Corps, or Corps of EME.
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 62 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• The maximum tenure of engagement is limited to 65 years of age.
• The initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable by another year based on performance. Extension beyond 2 years after superannuation may be considered up to a maximum of 3 years (not beyond 5 years after superannuation).

Salary and Remuneration

• Your remuneration will be calculated as Pay drawn at the time of Retirement minus Basic Pension (as per Department of Expenditure OM No. 3-25/2020-E.III A dated 09.12.2020).
• This amount remains fixed throughout the contract period with no provision for annual increments or percentage increases.
• Transport Allowance: A fixed amount (not exceeding the rate applicable at retirement) will be provided for commuting.
• Field Trial Incentive: Rs. 1,000 per day for Plains Trials, and Rs. 3,000 per day for Desert/High Temperature and High Altitude/Extreme Terrain Trials.
• TA/DA: Entitled to claim travelling allowance on official tours as per entitlement at the time of retirement.
• No additional allowances such as DA, HRA, etc. will be provided.
• Leave: Paid leave at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.

Application Fee

• No fee — the application is completely free for all candidates.

Selection Process

1. Screening: A Screening Committee will review all received applications and verify eligibility.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their profile and experience.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates and documents will be verified before the personal interview.
4. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for a personal interview. Call letters will be sent via email only.
5. Final Selection: Based on merit in the personal interview. If two candidates score equally, the elder candidate will be placed higher.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official DOO (C&S) website at ddpdoo.gov.in and go to the 'Join Us' section.
2. Download the Application Format (Annexure-A) attached to this advertisement.
3. Fill in the application form in BLOCK LETTERS with complete details including qualifications, experience, and Army service records.
4. Attach self-attested photo copies of all required documents (certificates, PPO, Discharge Book, Last Pay Drawn Certificate, experience certificates, etc.).
5. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
6. Send the completed application with all enclosures by Speed Post ONLY to: The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) - 248008.
7. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS" on the envelope.
8. If applying for more than one position, submit separate applications for each post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 May 2026 (21st day from publication in Employment News)

• Liaise with Army Headquarters, Trial Units, Workshops, and user establishments for planning and execution of field trials of optical and electro-optical equipment.
• Interpret General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQRs) and user requirements for integration into product design and development.
• Provide strategic inputs on weapon sight ergonomics, firing postures, usability, and deployment patterns based on field experience.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for internal and external trials, including accompanying technical teams to field locations.
• Represent IOL at Army Depots and Units as the Senior Representative at regional offices, maintaining liaison with Service Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, and MHA.
• Monitor and follow up on RFPs, quotations, contracts, and bills related to Army Depot and Unit transactions.
• Address technical and administrative issues with respect to Army Depot and Unit operations and keep IOL Headquarters updated.
• Prepare trial reports, user requirement summaries, and coordinate visits of senior officers from Service Headquarters to IOL factories.