Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for the post of Director – DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC) to be established at IIT Kanpur, through Advertisement No. AWEIL/14/2026. This is a single post on a full-time contractual basis, open only to eligible retired senior executives from DPSUs, IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO and analogous Central Government services.
The selected Director will lead the DCC, whose primary objective is to foster long-term collaborative research between DPSUs and IIT Kanpur in any area of science and engineering through research scholars (M.Tech, Ph.D.). Applications must reach AWEIL, Kanpur by 15.09.2026 up to 17:30 Hrs. Full eligibility, remuneration and application details are given below.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Engineering Degree + Retired
📌 Vacancies
01 Post
💰 Salary
Rs. 2,00,000 / month
🗓️ Last Date
15.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Director – DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC), at IIT Kanpur
Organization
Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
Notification / Advertisement No.
AWEIL/14/2026
Location
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (DCC at IIT Kanpur)
Total Vacancies
01 Post (no category-wise reservation stated in the notification)
Qualification
Graduate Degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent (essential); Master’s or higher degree desirable
To be intimated separately to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this engagement, so no fee table is given here. Candidates should not pay any amount to any individual or agency in connection with this advertisement.
Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Posts
Nature of Engagement
Director – DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC), IIT Kanpur
The notification does not provide a category-wise (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST) breakup for this single contractual post.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification (Essential)
Graduate Degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent discipline from a recognized University / Institute
Educational Qualification (Desirable)
Master’s or higher degree in Engineering / Technology
Essential Experience
Persons retired from any DPSU at the pay scale of E-8/E-9 or equivalent Central Government Pay Level 14 and above; OR Professors / Scientists retired from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO etc.; OR any other officers retired from analogous posts of Central Government at Pay Level 14 and above
Additional Experience
Relevant operational, technical and managerial experience in defence production, R and D, or technology management, or research/publications in defence technology
Only retired senior executives are eligible; serving officers cannot apply. The candidate must not have been dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from previous service
Age Relaxation
No age relaxation for any category is stated in the notification
Not sure whether you are within the 65-year age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the cut-off date 15.09.2026 to see instantly, in years, months and days, whether you are still under the maximum age of 65 years on the closing date of this AWEIL advertisement.
AWEIL’s Selection Committee scrutinizes every application received by the last date and short-lists candidates purely on the basis of merit. No separate written test is prescribed for this engagement.
Stage 2 – Shortlisting Criteria
Candidates are called for interview in a ratio of 1:10 against the number of vacancies. Sorting from the recommended list is done on the basis of (i) total experience and qualifications acquired by the candidate and (ii) specific experience in the field of R and D. This criterion may be changed for justified reasons with the approval of CMD/AWEIL.
Stage 3 – Interview
Short-listed candidates are called for a personal interview before the Selection Committee. If the interview is held in physical mode, candidates must present themselves with all original documents plus two self-attested copies of each.
Final Decision
The decision of the competent authority on the selection of candidates is final, and no correspondence on this subject will be entertained.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Monthly Remuneration
Rs. 2,00,000/- fixed consolidated per month, which remains unchanged for the term of the contract
Annual Increment
No annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period
TA / DA
Travelling and Daily Allowances for official travel as per Government rules applicable to the last post held prior to retirement
Transport
Office transportation facility will be provided
Internet and Mobile
Reimbursement of internet and mobile expenditure as per Government norms for official use
Accommodation
Accommodation facilities provided at Kanpur as per AWEIL rules
Leave
30 leaves for each completed calendar year
Tenure
Purely contractual, initially two years, further extendable up to a maximum of five years or until attaining 67 years of age, whichever is earlier, based on mutual agreement, departmental need and performance
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Area
Responsibility
Project Execution
Responsible for the overall execution of projects selected by AWEIL in collaboration with IIT Kanpur
Coordination with IIT Kanpur
Regularly coordinate and review project progress with the Dean, professors and research students of IIT Kanpur
Budget
Recommend the annual budget for the DCC and manage operational expenditure within delegated financial powers
DCC Operations
Oversee the overall functioning of the DCC, including infrastructure setup and hiring of contractual staff
Technical Review
Submit recommendations to the CMD for continuation, suspension or modification of projects based on technical reviews
External Liaison
Coordinate with external agencies such as DRDO, iDEX, the Armed Forces (IAF / IN / IA), industry experts and other DPSUs
Reporting
Send monthly reports on project performance, bottlenecks and required support to the CMD through Director (Operations), and perform tasks assigned by CMD, AWEIL
How to Apply
Download the official advertisement along with the prescribed application format from the AWEIL Career page or from the notification link given below.
Fill in every column of the application form in block letters, writing “N/A” wherever information is not applicable — incomplete or improperly filled applications are liable to be rejected.
Paste a recent colour passport-size photograph on the first page of the form and sign across the photograph from one side to the other.
Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates, service/retirement certificate and APARs of the last 3 years, and complete the vigilance and disciplinary declaration.
Send the completed application by email to hr@aweil.in and/or by post to Director (HR), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), C/o Ordnance Factory Kanpur, Kalpi Road, Kanpur – 208 009 (U.P.), so that it reaches by 15.09.2026.
Note: There is no online application portal for this engagement. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained in any case.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application form in prescribed format
Enclosed with the notification; all columns filled, “N/A” where not applicable
Recent colour passport-size photograph
Pasted on page 1 of the application form, signed across the photo
Educational certificates
Self-attested photocopies
Service / Retirement certificate
Self-attested photocopy
APARs of the last 3 years
Self-attested copies; grading/rating also to be entered in the form
Aadhaar and PAN details
Numbers to be filled in the application form
Proof of date of birth
Age to be computed as on 15.09.2026
Originals plus two self-attested sets
To be carried at the time of interview, if held in physical mode
Posting the application at the last moment — it must physically reach AWEIL Kanpur by 15.09.2026, 17:30 Hrs, and late applications will not be entertained in any case.
Leaving columns of the application form blank instead of writing “N/A”, which makes the form liable to rejection with no further correspondence.
Forgetting to sign across the passport-size photograph pasted on the first page of the application form.
Sending the form without self-attested copies of educational certificates, the service/retirement certificate and APARs of the last 3 years.
Applying while still in service — this engagement is open only to retired personnel at E-8/E-9 or Central Government Pay Level 14 and above.
Expecting a pay revision later — the Rs. 2,00,000 consolidated remuneration stays fixed for the entire contract with no annual increment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the AWEIL Director – DCC post?
Applications must reach AWEIL by 15.09.2026 up to 17:30 Hrs.
2. How many vacancies are available in this AWEIL recruitment?
There is one post — Director, DPSU Coordination Cell (DCC), to be established at IIT Kanpur.
3. What educational qualification is required?
A graduate degree in Engineering / Technology or an equivalent discipline from a recognized university or institute is essential, while a Master’s or higher degree in Engineering / Technology is desirable.
4. Can serving officers apply for this post?
No, only retired senior executives are eligible — persons retired from any DPSU at E-8/E-9 or Central Government Pay Level 14 and above, or Professors and Scientists retired from IITs, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO and similar organizations.
5. What is the maximum age limit for this AWEIL engagement?
The maximum age limit is 65 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, 15.09.2026.
6. What is the salary and tenure of the Director – DCC post?
The post carries a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 2,00,000/- per month with no annual increment, for an initial tenure of two years extendable up to five years or until the age of 67, whichever is earlier.
7. Is there any application fee?
The notification does not specify any application fee for this engagement.
8. How and where do I send my application?
Send the filled prescribed application form with self-attested documents by email to hr@aweil.in and/or by post to Director (HR), AWEIL, C/o Ordnance Factory Kanpur, Kalpi Road, Kanpur – 208 009 (U.P.), to reach by 15.09.2026.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
