Scientist E (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹123,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent acceptable subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 11 years of experience in Research or Design or Development in the field of Digital communication and engineering.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is seeking a highly experienced professional for 1 vacancy of Scientist E in Electronics & Communication Engineering. This senior-level position offers a starting basic pay of ₹1,23,100 per month under Level 13 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates must possess a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering and have at least 11 years of research or design experience. This role provides a prestigious opportunity to lead critical national security projects in digital communication within a premier scientific environment.
- Maximum age limit is 45 years as of the closing date of 19 June 2026.
- Employment type is a regular full-time post in the DRDS cadre with Flexible Complimenting Scheme benefits.
- Selection involves technical screening followed by a mandatory in-person Final Personal Interview in Delhi.
- Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, while SC/ST/PwD and Women are exempt.
- Candidates must score a minimum of 75% in the interview to be considered for final selection.
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Additional Salary Information
Basic Pay: ₹1,23,100/-, Level 13 as per 7th CPC plus applicable central government allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Administrative Screening Technical Screening (Level-1) Preliminary Online Interview (Level-2, if required) Final Personal Interview (In-person at RAC, Delhi)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 100 SC/ST/Divyang: Nil Women: Nil
Reservation
Unreserved (UR) Divyang/PwD (Horizontal Reservation)
How to Apply
- Visit the official RAC website at https://rac.gov.in.
- Register online to create a login account.
- Fill in the application form with personal and professional details.
- Upload required documents including DOB proof, degree certificates, and experience letters.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online (if applicable).
- Preview and lock the application before the closing date.
- Retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post offers a basic pay of ₹1,23,100 per month at Level 13 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable allowances.
A First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or a related discipline is required.
A minimum of 11 years of experience in Research, Design, or Development in Digital communication is mandatory.