| Board | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054 |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | Post Graduate Qualification in Engineering: 2 years; PG Degree in Medicine/Physiology (Medical Post only): 3 years; Doctorate Degree in Science: 3 years; PhD in Pharmacy: 3 years; PhD in Engineering: 4 years. (Only if in the relevant discipline and acquired before closing date; period of study must not overlap with work experience.) |
| Salary | Candidates from Private Sector must submit proof of Pay drawn/Cost to Company (CTC)/CTC revision document/Form 16A during the period claimed as experience. Pay drawn/CTC/Form 16A will be the sole criteria. For details visit RAC website and check 'Pay Equivalence Criteria'. |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 19 Jun 2026 (Closed) |
Find quick answers to common questions about the DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, application dates, and eligibility.
Ans: There are a total of 33 vacancies for Scientist E, Scientist D, and Scientist C posts.
Ans: The last date for online application is 19 June 2026 (1600 hrs.).
Ans: The application fee is As per official notification.
Ans: Candidates need a First Division B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., M.Pharmacy, MBBS/MD, or equivalent in relevant disciplines with 3–11 years of experience, depending on the post.
Ans: The selection process includes Administrative Screening, Technical Screening, and a Final Personal Interview. Candidates must secure 75% marks in the final interview.
Ans: The age limit is As per official notification.
Ans: The basic pay ranges from ₹67,700 (Level 11 for Scientist C) to ₹1,23,100 (Level 13 for Scientist E) per month, as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Ans: You can download the official notification PDF by clicking the "Click Here" link in the Important Links section.
Ans: The official website for application is https://rac.gov.in/drdo/public/register.
Ans: Yes, these are regular permanent government jobs under the DRDO/DRDS cadre.