Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent acceptable subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum three years of experience in research or design or development in Electronics & Communication fields.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO is recruiting for 6 vacancies of Scientist C in Electronics & Communication Engineering to work on advanced communication systems and signal processing. This entry-level scientist position offers a basic pay of ₹67,700 per month at Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applicants require a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering and 3 years of relevant research or design experience. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to join a premier defense research organization and contribute to national security.
- The upper age limit is 35 years as of 19 June 2026, with relaxations for PwD and central govt employees.
- Employment is on a regular full-time basis with career growth under the Flexible Complimenting Scheme.
- Selection involves a technical screening and a final in-person interview in Delhi.
- Application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; others are exempt.
- Candidates must apply online through the RAC portal before the closing time of 1600 hrs.
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Additional Salary Information
Basic Pay: ₹67,700/-, Level 11 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 ₹67,700 per month under Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent is required.
There are a total of 6 vacancies available for this role across different item numbers (9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16).