DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 has been officially released by the Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under Advertisement No. 157. The recruitment drive aims to fill 33 Scientist vacancies in Scientist C, Scientist D, and Scientist E grades across multiple specialized domains. These are prestigious Group ‘A’ Gazetted positions offering excellent career growth opportunities in India’s defence research and technology sector. Selected candidates will be posted across various DRDO establishments and allied organizations located throughout India.
Candidates possessing qualifications such as B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply for these positions. The online application process commenced on 03 June 2026 and will remain open until 19 June 2026 at 4:00 PM. The selection process will be based on shortlisting and personal interviews. Interested applicants are advised to carefully review the official notification, verify their eligibility criteria, and submit their applications through the official DRDO RAC portal before the closing date.
| Overview – DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025 |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | DRDO RAC – Recruitment & Assessment Centre |
| Advertisement No. | 157 |
| Post Name | Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 03 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 19 June 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Official Website | rac.gov.in |
| DRDO RAC Post Details:- |
- Scientist ‘E’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘D’ (Computer Science & Engineering) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘D’ (Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘D’ (Mechanical Engineering) – 02 Posts
- Scientist ‘D’ (Physics / Photonics / Optics & Opto Electronics / Engineering Physics) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘D’ (Chemical Engineering) – 02 Posts
- Scientist ‘C’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – 06 Posts
- Scientist ‘C’ (Computer Science & Engineering) – 03 Posts
- Scientist ‘C’ (Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering) – 03 Posts
- Scientist ‘C’ (Oceanography / Physical Oceanography) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Mathematics / Mathematics & Computing / Mathematical Science / Applied Mathematics) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Chemical Engineering) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Physiology) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Electrical Engineering) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Pharmacology) – 01 Post
- Scientist ‘C’ (Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Civil Engineering) – 01 Post
Salary Details:-
- Scientist ‘E’ – Pay Level 13 with a basic pay of Rs. 1,23,100/- per month
- Scientist ‘D’ – Pay Level 12 with a basic pay of Rs. 78,800/- per month
- Scientist ‘C’ – Pay Level 11 with a basic pay of Rs. 67,700/- per month
| DRDO RAC Eligibility Criteria:- |
- Candidates must possess B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, or equivalent qualifications in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution. Detailed discipline-wise eligibility requirements are available in the official notification.
Age Limit :-
- For Scientist D and Scientist E posts, the maximum age limit is 45 years.
- For Scientist C posts, the maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen).
| Selection Process:- |
- Shortlisting of Applications
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates : Nil
- All Other Candidates : Rs. 100/-
| Apply Now – Direct Link:- |
| DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
| DRDO RAC Application PDF | Online Apply Link |
| DRDO RAC Website Link | Website Link |
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start: 03 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026
| How to Apply for DRDO RAC 2025:- |
- Visit the official DRDO RAC website.
- Open the Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the eligibility conditions and instructions carefully.
- Click on the online application link.
- Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and professional details accurately.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
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