Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr. Avinash Chander will retire on November 30 but will continue to occupy the position on contractual basis till May, 2016.
“The President is pleased to retire Dr. Avinash Chander, Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development, in the Ministry of Defence from Government service with effect from November 30 on attaining the age of superannuation,” an official statement said on Friday.
“The appointment of Dr. Chander beyond his date of retirement — for 18 months — would be on contract basis, with the same terms and conditions as he would be entitled to Secretary (DRD) before the date of retirement,” the statement said.
