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DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Onli
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 Scientist E (Basi
📄 Official Notification PDF
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| 📋 Quick Overview | ||
| 🏢 Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 | |
| 📝 Post Name | Scientist E (Basic Pay: Rs. 1,23,100/-, Level 13), Scientist D (Basic Pay: Rs. 78,800/-, Level 12), Scientist C (Basic Pay: Rs. 67,700/-, Level 11) | |
| 🖥️ Apply Mode | Online | |
| 📅 Important Dates | ||
| Advertisement Published in Employment News | 30 May – 5 June 2026 | |
| Online Application Opens | Available on https://rac.gov.in | |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 19 June 2026 (1600 hrs.) | |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 19 June 2026 (Closing Date of Advertisement) | |
| Preliminary Online Interview / Final Personal Interview | To be intimated through RAC website and Email/SMS | |
| 📊 Vacancy Details | ||
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
| Organization Name | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 | |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 157 | |
| Post Names | Scientist E (Basic Pay: Rs. 1,23,100/-, Level 13), Scientist D (Basic Pay: Rs. 78,800/-, Level 12), Scientist C (Basic Pay: Rs. 67,700/-, Level 11) | |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment on Regular basis under Lateral Recruitment Scheme | |
| Cadre | DRDS (Defence Research & Development Service) cadre and Encadered posts | |
| Application Mode | Online only via https://rac.gov.in | |
| Selection Mode | Administrative Screening → Technical Screening (Level-1 & Level-2 if required) → Final Personal Interview (in-person at RAC, Delhi) | |
| Minimum Score for Final Selection | 75% marks (75 out of 100) in Final Personal Interview | |
| Official Website | https://rac.gov.in | |
| Career Progression | Excellent opportunities under Flexible Complimenting Scheme (FCS); merit-based promotion without vacancy linkage | |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| 10 | Electronics & Communication Engineering@ | 01 |
| 11 | Electronics & Communication Engineering@ | 01 |
| 12 | Computer Science & Engineering* | 01 |
| 13 | Electronics Engg / Electronics & Communication Engineering@ | 01 |
| 14 | Electronics & Communication Engineering@ | 01 |
| 15 | Computer Science & Engineering* | 02 |
| 16 | Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering@ | 02 |
| 17 | Oceanography / Physical Oceanography* | 01 |
| 18 | Mathematics / Mathematics and Computing / Mathematical Science / Applied Mathematics* | 01 |
| 19 | Chemical Engineering@ | 01 |
| 20 | Physiology* | 01 |
| 21 | Electrical Engineering@ | 01 |
| 22 | Pharmacology* | 01 |
| 23 | Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Civil* | 01 |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| 24 | Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering@ | 01 |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| 25 | Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering@ | 01 |
| 26 | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics Communication Engineering@ | 01 |
| 27 | Physics / Radiation Physics* | 01 |
| 28 | Mechanical Engineering@ | 01 |
| Item No. | Subject/Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
| 29 | Physics (Medical Physics / Radiological Physics / Medical Radiation Physics)* | 02 |
| 30 | Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering@ | 01 |
| 💳 Application Fee | ||
| Category | Fee Amount | |
| General / OBC / EWS male candidates | Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only) | |
| SC / ST / Divyang / Women candidates | NIL (No application fee) | |
| 👤 Age Limit | ||
| Scientist D / E | Not exceeding 45 years | |
| Scientist C | Not exceeding 35 years | |
| Divyang / PwD candidates | Relaxable up to 10 years | |
| Civilian Central Govt. Employees (with at least 3 years continuous service on regular basis in same line or allied cadres) | Relaxable up to 5 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (including Ex SSCOs/ECOs) | Relaxable as per rules in vogue | |
| Maximum age ceiling | 56 years (including all relaxations) | |
🏆 Selection Process
1 Written Exam | 2 Physical Test | 3 Medical Exam | 4 Document Verification |
| 🔗 Important Links | ||
| Action Links | ||
| ✅ Apply Online | ✅ Apply Now | |
| 📄 Notification | 📥 Download PDF | |
| 🌐 Official Website | https://rac.gov.in | |
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Posted on Rojgar Alerts4 — Sarkari Naukri | 01 June 2026
