IGCAR Recruitment 2026 for Drivers and Other Posts
January 16, 2026
The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, has announced a recruitment drive for the re-engagement of retired Driver Cadre personnel on a contractual basis. This opportunity is exclusively for retired employees from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) or its Constituent Units who are below 65 years of age and possess a valid LMV and HMV driving license. The appointment is initially for one year, extendable annually up to five years post-superannuation. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format before 11th February 2026.
IGCAR Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
Post Names
Driver (Re-engagement of Retired Personnel)
Education
Must be a retired Driver from DAE or its Constituent Units with valid LMV/HMV licence
Total Vacancies
Multiple
Apply Mode
Offline (Post or by Hand)
Job Location
Kalpakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Last Date To Apply
11 February 2026
IGCAR Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education / Eligibility
Driver
Multiple
Retired Driver Cadre from DAE Units before 31/12/2025 + Valid LMV & HMV Driving Licence + Medically Fit
Eligibility Criteria
Education & Experience
Must have retired on superannuation from Driver Cadre of DAE or its Constituent Units on or before 31/12/2025
Must be below 65 years as on date of application
Must possess a valid LMV and HMV driving licence issued by a competent authority
Medically fit for driving duties (certificate required)
No pending disciplinary/criminal cases or penalties for misconduct in the last 10 years
Salary
50% of Last Pay Drawn (Basic Pay + Grade Pay) at the time of retirement
Fixed Transport Allowance @ 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at retirement
TA/DA applicable for official tours as per last held post
Age Limit
Below 65 years as on the last date of application
Application Fee
Not applicable
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility
Document verification
Medical fitness assessment
How to Apply
Download the application form (Annexure-II) from the official IGCAR website https://www.igcar.gov.in
Fill the form carefully with all details
Attach the following documents:
Recent passport-size photograph
Self-attested copy of valid LMV and HMV driving license
Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO)
Medical Fitness Certificate (from Govt. Authority)
Send the application in a sealed envelope via Post or by Hand to the address mentioned in the official notification