VECC Driver Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata is re-engaging 2 retired Drivers on a contract basis. If you retired on superannuation from the Driver cadre of DAE or its constituent units, you can apply offline. The last date to submit the application has been extended to 30 June 2026. The work location is VECC, Kolkata, and you need a valid LMV and HMV driving licence.

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre Driver Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), under the Department of Atomic Energy, has issued Advertisement No. VECC-1/2026 for re-engagement of retired Driver cadre personnel. The original last date was 31 May 2026, and the official extension notice has moved the receipt deadline to 30 June 2026. This is a contract re-engagement for driving duties at VECC, Kolkata, not a regular direct recruitment post.

The notice is meant for a narrow group: retired DAE Driver cadre personnel. General fresh applicants, private-sector drivers, and candidates outside the DAE Driver cadre should not treat this as an open driver recruitment. VECC will use the application form and attached service records to check whether the applicant fits the re-engagement conditions.

Vacancy Details

• Post Name: Driver on re-engagement basis
• Total Posts: 2
• Work Location: VECC, Kolkata, West Bengal
• Advertisement Number: VECC-1/2026
• Nature of Work: Driving duties on both light and heavy vehicles, along with routine vehicle upkeep

Who Can Apply?

• Retirement status: You must have retired on superannuation from the Driver cadre of the Department of Atomic Energy or one of its constituent units.
• Age limit: You should be below 65 years. Personnel retiring on superannuation on 31 May 2026 are also allowed to apply.
• Driving licence: You must have a valid licence for both Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV). The licence should remain valid during the re-engagement period.
• Service record: You should not have pending departmental proceedings, criminal cases, FIRs, court cases, or misconduct penalties during the previous 10 years.
• Medical fitness: You need to be medically fit for Driver duties and may have to submit a medical fitness certificate from the appropriate government authority at the time of engagement.

Licence validity is important because the advertisement says a self-attested copy of the LMV and HMV licence must be enclosed. If the licence is not valid for both categories, the application may not be considered for re-engagement.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: below 65 years.
• Age reference: The advertisement refers to eligibility around the original closing date of 31 May 2026.
• No relaxation details are separately mentioned in the notice.

Salary

• Monthly pay will be fixed at 50% of the last pay drawn at the time of retirement.
• Transport Allowance will be fixed at 50% of the Transport Allowance drawn at the time of retirement.
• No DA/DR, increment, or HRA will be paid during the re-engagement period.
• TA/DA for official tours, if any, will be allowed as per the entitlement at the time of retirement.

The exact monthly amount will differ from person to person because it depends on the last pay and transport allowance drawn at retirement. The advertisement does not provide a single fixed rupee amount for every applicant.

Term and Work Rules

• Initial term: The engagement is ordinarily for a period not exceeding one year.
• Extension: It may be extended by another one year if required and approved by DAE.
• Maximum limit: Re-engagement cannot go beyond 5 years after superannuation.
• Working hours: The Driver must work for 8 hours and 30 minutes per working day.
• Holiday duty: Duty may be required on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays in work exigencies, without extra payment.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

VECC will check the applications and decide the re-engagement through scrutiny by the competent authority.

1. Application Scrutiny: VECC will check retirement status, licence validity, age, service record, and required documents.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted applicants may have to produce original service, pension, licence, and medical documents.
3. Communication of Selection: Selected applicants will be informed by VECC about their re-engagement.

No written exam details are mentioned in the advertisement. The notice says applications will be scrutinized and selected applicants will be communicated regarding re-engagement.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application form in Annexure-II of the advertisement.
2. Paste a recent passport-size photograph and complete all personal, service, licence, and pension details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your Pension Payment Order (PPO), retirement order, driving licence, qualification proof, and other relevant documents.
4. Send the application by post or submit it by hand in a sealed cover to Administrative Officer-III, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Sector-I, Block-AF, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700064.
5. Make sure the application reaches VECC on or before 30 June 2026.

Do not wait until the final day if you are sending the form by post. The notice is about receipt of application, so the form should reach VECC by the deadline.

Important Dates

• Original Advertisement: Advertisement No. VECC-1/2026
• Original Last Date: 31 May 2026
• Extension Notice Date: 23 June 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026

• Drive light and heavy vehicles for official VECC duties
• Keep vehicles ready through daily checks and general maintenance
• Monitor tyres, battery, lubrication, brakes, clutch, fan belt, and dashboard indicators
• Handle minor vehicle repair work when needed
• Fill routine vehicle forms and log books in English or Hindi
• Follow traffic rules, safety instructions, and reporting officer directions
• Work for 8 hours and 30 minutes per working day as per VECC duty requirements