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DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 33 Scientist C, Scientist D and More Posts
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 |
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| 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) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | India |
| Notification No. | Advt. No. 157 |
| Last Updated | 01 Jun 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rac.gov.in |
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Vacancies
19 June 2026 (1600 hrs.)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
DRDO RAC is recruiting Scientists (Scientist E, D, and C) across multiple engineering and science disciplines on regular basis under Lateral Recruitment Scheme, closing date 19 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 19 June 2026 (1600 hrs.) |
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| Interview Date | To be intimated through RAC website and Email/SMS |
| Event / Date | Date |
| Advertisement Published In Employment News | 30 May – 5 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | Available on https://rac.gov.in |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 19 June 2026 (Closing Date of Advertisement) |
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only)
SC
NIL (No application fee)
Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, payable online only.
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 56 years (including all relaxations) |
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| Details | Age limit is as on the closing date of advertisement (19 June 2026). Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years including any relaxation. For Scientist C (Encadered posts) – there is no age relaxation under reserved categories. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | At least First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline OR First Division Master's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University. (As detailed post-wise above) |
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| Matched Qualifications | ITI, B_Tech_BE, B_Ed, CA |
| Details | Only Indian Nationals can apply. The date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed Closing Date (19 June 2026). First Division means 60% marks; where CGPA/CPI of 6.75 on a 10-point scale will be taken as equivalent to 60% as per AICTE guidelines. No rounding off of marks is permitted. |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
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| Subject/Discipline | Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering@ |
Selection Process
1Screening of received applications will be carried out at multiple stages. Final selection is purely
2Stage 1 – Administrative Screening: Verification of identity
3age
4essential & higher qualifications
Physical Eligibility / Standards
| Details | The competition level for DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 is expected to be very high, particularly for Scientist C posts in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering - disciplines with a large pool of eligible candidates and growing interest in DRDO's prestigious research environment. DRDO provides one of the best career growth structures for scientists under the Flexible Complimenting Scheme (FCS), making it a highly sought-after employer. | The multi-stage shortlisting process (Administrative → Technical Level-1 → Level-2/Preliminary Online Interview → Final Personal Interview in Delhi) is rigorous. Only up to 12 candidates per vacancy reach the Final Personal Interview, and even among those, a minimum of 75% marks in the interview is mandatory for selection. For Scientist D and E posts requiring 7–11 years of experience, the competition narrows to experienced professionals, but the specificity of required experience (e.g., Optics/Photonics, Radiation Physics, Chemical Engineering for underwater applications) naturally limits the eligible pool, making those posts relatively less competitive. Niche posts like Oceanography, Pharmacology, and Remote Sensing will see very limited candidates, improving selection chances for well-qualified applicants. |
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How to Apply
- 1Candidates shall apply online through the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for filling the online application form. Applications received through any other mode will not be entertained. On successful registration, candidates may login and submit the online application before the closing date to avoid last minute network congestion. Only locked/finalised applications in all respects shall be considered. No correction in the data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once the application is finally submitted/locked.
- 2Candidates should retain a printout/copy of the online application (.pdf format) after submission.
- 3Important: ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING PROOFS FOR DATE OF BIRTH / ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION / CCA DECLARATION (IF APPLICABLE) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ANY STAGE AFTER ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE.
- 4Documents Required at time of Interview (Originals + Copies):
Important Instructions
- All candidates must apply online through https://rac.gov.in only. No other mode of application is accepted. Closing Date: 19 June 2026 (1600 hrs.) - facility for online application submission will remain available on RAC website only up to this time. Do not divulge any confidential information related to work experience of present or previous employer while filling the application; RAC shall not be held responsible for revelation of such information. Ensure candidate's name and parents' names are filled exactly as in Date of Birth proof; name mismatch requires notarized affidavit at time of filling the online application. For multiple posts - apply separately for each post and mention item numbers and order of preference in each application. Do not change registered mobile number or Email after application - vital information about eligibility/shortlisting/selection status will be intimated through Email/SMS only. Only locked/finalised applications shall be considered - no correction will be allowed after final submission. Preview application with all uploaded documents before final submission. The maximum file size of each document/certificate should not exceed 500 KB; uploaded documents must be legible/readable and not password protected. Final Personal Interview will be held in-person at RAC, Delhi only - no online/virtual interview mode will be considered under any circumstances. Candidates must score minimum 75% marks (75 out of 100) in Final Personal Interview for consideration for selection. Selected candidates will have liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/field area locations as per Central Government Rules. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate. RAC does not request for any payment at any stage of recruitment process except the application fee. No such demand should be entertained. Any dispute will be subject to the Hon'ble Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only. DRDO under DPDP Act 2023 declares that candidate's personal data received through online application will be processed for recruitment purpose only. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. The number of vacancies may vary; RAC reserves the right to modify the screening/shortlisting procedure depending upon availability of suitable candidates.