Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent acceptable subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in research/design/development of mechanical systems of Gas turbine engines.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO is recruiting for 1 vacancy of Scientist D in Mechanical Engineering to lead research in gas turbine engine design and mechanical systems. This regular post offers a basic pay of ₹78,800 per month under Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applicants must have a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7 years of experience in finite element techniques or mechanical testing. This position offers a unique platform to work on high-impact defense propulsion systems and advanced mechanical validation projects.
- The upper age limit is 45 years, with standard government relaxations for specific categories.
- Employment is full-time and regular within the Defence Research & Development Service cadre.
- The application deadline is 19 June 2026 at 1600 hours through the online RAC portal.
- Selection stages include administrative screening, technical screening, and a final personal interview.
- A non-refundable fee of ₹100 applies to General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
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Additional Salary Information
Basic Pay: ₹78,800/-, Level 12 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 starting basic pay is ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
Minimum seven years of experience in research, design, or development of mechanical systems or gas turbine engines.