Scientist D (Chemical Engineering) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Technology.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in research, design, development, or production in chemical engineering fields.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO is looking for experts to fill 2 vacancies for Scientist D in Chemical Engineering, focusing on process plant design and metallurgical modeling. These positions offer a basic pay of ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applicants must hold a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and have 7 years of experience in areas like fuel cell energy modules or metallurgical processes. This is a premier opportunity to contribute to underwater power generation and sustainable chemical systems for defense applications.
- The upper age limit is 45 years, with a maximum limit of 56 years including all relaxations.
- Employment is on a regular full-time basis within the DRDS cadre.
- Applications must be submitted online via the RAC portal by 19 June 2026.
- Selection involves a technical screening and an in-person interview in Delhi.
- Candidates must have attained the current experience level at one level below the post applied for.
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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 Chemical Engineering or Technology is the essential qualification.
There are a total of 2 vacancies available for this role across different item numbers.