Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Drivers Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Driver Posts

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, has released a recruitment notification for the re-engagement of retired drivers on a contract basis. This opportunity is specifically for personnel who retired on superannuation from DAE or its Constituent Units.

Interested and eligible retired Driver Cadre personnel can submit their applications in the prescribed format along with required documents so as to reach the designated address on or before 11th February 2026.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Driver

• Essential Qualification: Must have retired on superannuation from Driver Cadre of DAE and its Constituent Units on or before 31/12/2025. Must be below the age of 65 years.
• Experience: N/A
• Desirable: N/A
• Licence Requirement: Must possess a valid driving licence for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) issued by the Competent Authority. The licence must be valid throughout the currency of re-engagement.
• Medical Fitness: Must be medically fit to perform driving duties (Medical Fitness Certificate required from appropriate Government Authority).
• Background Check: Applicants against whom departmental proceedings or criminal cases are contemplated/pending, or who have been penalized for misconduct in the preceding 10 years, are not eligible.

Terms of Re-engagement

• Duration: Initial period not exceeding one year, extendable by another one year at the discretion of the department. Maximum extension up to 05 years after superannuation.
• Leave: 1.5 days of Paid leave for each completed month of service. No accumulation allowed beyond the calendar year.
• Allowances: Fixed Transport Allowance @ 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at retirement. TA/DA allowed on official tours as per entitlement at the time of retirement.
• Exclusions: No DA/DR, HRA, Increment, or PRIS applicable. No contribution to GPF or Gratuity.

Important Links

• Official Notification & Application Format: Click Here to Download PDF
• Official Website: https://www.igcar.gov.in/

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-II) along with a recent passport size photograph, a copy of the Pension Payment Order, and a self-attested copy of the valid driving license (LMV & HMV). Applications should be sent by Post or by Hand in a sealed envelope to reach the address specified in the official notification on or before 11/02/2026.

FAQs

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for Driver positions at IGCAR?
A: Personnel who retired on superannuation from Driver Cadre of DAE or its Constituent Units on or before 31/12/2025 and are below 65 years of age.

Q2: What is the last date to submit the application?
A: The last date is 11th February 2026.

Q3: Is the posting transferable?
A: No, the place of work will be exclusively at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

Q4: What is the salary for this post?
A: A fixed monthly remuneration of 50% of the Last Pay Drawn is admissible.