DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Overview
| Company | Defence Research and Development Organisation Recruitment (DRDO) Assessment Centre (RAC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Scientist (E, D, C) |
| Advertisement no. | Advt. No. 157 |
| Total Posts | 33 |
| Salary | Scientist E (Basic Pay: ₹1,23,100/-, Level 13), Scientist D (Basic Pay: ₹78,800/-, Level 12), Scientist C (Basic Pay: ₹67,700/-, Level 11) |
| Age Limit | Max. 56 Years (as on 19/06/2026) |
| Qualification | At least First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Aeronautical etc. Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. And Required experience as per post. |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Fee | GEN/EWS/OBC: ₹100/- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil |
| Start Date of Apply | 30/05/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 19/06/2026 |
| Website | https://rac.gov.in/ |
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Posts | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientist 'E' | 02 |
| Scientist 'D' | 11 |
| Scientist 'C' | 20 |
| Grand Total | 33 |
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Max. 56 Years (as on 19/06/2026) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Qualification | At least First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Chemical etc. Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years and Maximum 11 Years experience as per relevant post |
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
a. For Scientist ‘D’/‘E’: not exceeding 45 years.
b. For Scientist ‘C’ : not exceeding 35 years.
Relaxation in upper age limit(as per Govt. rules):
a. Upto 10 years for Divyang/PwD candidates
b. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Civilian Central Govt. Employees with atleast three years of continuous service (on regular basis) in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the advertised posts.
c. The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue.
d. For vacancies pertaining to Sc C and above, category reservation is not applicable, therefore, there is no age relaxation under reserved categories
Note : Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years including any of the age relaxation mentioned above
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Selection Process
- Administrative Screening
- Technical Screening (Level-1)
- Technical Screening (Level-2 / Preliminary Online Interview, if required)
- Final Personal Interview (in-person at RAC, Delhi)
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 30/05/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 30/05/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 19/06/2026 |
| Age and Experience Cut-off Date | 19/06/2026 |
| Preliminary Online Interview / Final Personal Interview | Will be communicated later by email only |
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit https://rac.gov.in and click ‘Apply’ against desired position.
- Step 2: Login with valid Mobile Number or Email (OTP verification).
- Step 3: Fill/edit the application form (prefilled if applied earlier).
- Step 4: Upload scanned Photograph (.jpg ≤400 KB) and Resume (PDF).
- Step 5: Pay application fee (if required).
- Step 6: Check and verify all details before submit.
- Step 7: Submit the application.
- Step 8: Please take photocopy or printout of application for future reference.
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|---|---|
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