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DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 for Scientist C, D & E Posts

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) has launched a lateral recruitment drive for experienced scientists across engineering, technology and science disciplines. The recruitment inclu...

Apply Online Updated: 30 May 2026
Job Overview
Conducting BodyRecruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC)
DepartmentDefence Research and Development Organisation
Job CodeDRDO-RAC-SCIENTIST-2026
LocationAll India
StatusActive
Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies

33

Scientist E

Level 13

DRDO

Posts

2

Age: 45 YrsPay Scale:

Category-wise breakup not published in this notification.

Scientist D

Level 12

DRDO

Posts

11

Age: 45 YrsPay Scale:

Category-wise breakup not published in this notification.

Scientist C

Level 11

DRDO

Posts

20

Age: 35 YrsPay Scale:

Category-wise breakup not published in this notification.

Eligibility Criteria
ℹ️Eligibility varies by post — check corresponding details below.

Scientist C

Age Limit: 35 Yrs

Education Required

BE/BTech/MSc/MPharmacy/Equivalent (Relevant Discipline)Min. 60% Marks
Experience Required3 Years in Research / Design / Development

Required Skills

ResearchTechnology Development

Scientist D

Age Limit: 45 Yrs

Education Required

BE/BTech/MSc/Equivalent (Relevant Discipline)Min. 60% Marks
Experience Required7 Years in Research / Design / Development

Required Skills

R&DProject Execution

Scientist E

Age Limit: 45 Yrs

Education Required

BE/BTech (Relevant Engineering Discipline)Min. 60% Marks
Experience Required11 Years in Research / Design / Development

Required Skills

LeadershipR&D Management

General Requirements

  • 1Only Indian nationals are eligible.
  • 2First Division means minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • 3Only post-qualification experience will be considered.
  • 4Relevant discipline and experience must match advertised post.
Selection Process
  1. 1

    Administrative screeningQualifying

    Verification of eligibility, qualifications and experience.

  2. 2

    Technical screeningQualifying

    Technical evaluation by expert committee.

  3. 3

    Preliminary online interviewQualifying

    Conducted if required for additional shortlisting.

  4. 4

    Final personal interviewQualifying

    Candidates must secure at least 75% marks for consideration.

Recruitment Stats

Total Posts

33

Apply Deadline

19 Jun 2026

20 Days Left

Age Criteria

Max. Age

45

Years

Age Relaxations

PwBD+10 Yrs
Central Government Employees+5 Yrs
Ex-Servicemen+0 Yrs
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Male
₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women
✅ Free
Important Dates
Application Start
30 May 2026
Application Last Date
19 Jun 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
19 Jun 2026

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