Scientist E (Mechanical/Aero/Industrial) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹123,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 11 years of experience in the field of design, development, or fabrication of Mechanical or Aero Systems.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO invites senior engineering professionals for 1 vacancy of Scientist E in the fields of Mechanical, Production, or Aerospace Engineering. This high-level Group A post offers a substantial basic pay of ₹1,23,100 at Level 13, reflecting its importance in the design and fabrication of aero systems. Candidates must have a First Division Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 11 years of professional experience. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to lead critical defense projects and rise through the hierarchy under the Flexible Complimenting Scheme.
- Age limit: Not exceeding 45 years as of the closing date of 19 June 2026.
- Selection process: Shortlisting via technical screening followed by a mandatory in-person interview at RAC Delhi.
- Employment type: Regular full-time post in the DRDS cadre with nationwide service liability.
- Application fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS males; exempt for SC/ST/Women/Divyang.
- Experience weightage: Higher qualifications like a PhD in Engineering can provide up to 4 years of experience weightage.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 13 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Basic Pay: ₹1,23,100) plus applicable 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 basic pay for Scientist E is ₹1,23,100 per month at Level 13 of the 7th CPC.
A First Division Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering is required.
The maximum age limit for Scientist E is 45 years.