DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2026: 33 Vacancies for Scientist E, D, and C Posts
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 33
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 - ₹123,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or First Division Master's Degree in relevant Science subjects with prescribed years of research/design experience.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 to 11 years of relevant experience required depending on the post (Scientist C: 3 years, Scientist D: 7 years, Scientist E: 11 years) in specific technical fields such as Research, Design, Development, or Production.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 56 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Scientist C (Chemical Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering) 3 Vacancies
- Scientist C (Electrical Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering) 6 Vacancies
- Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engg. / Mechanical Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Mathematics/Mathematics and Computing/Mathematical Science/Applied Mathematics) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Oceanography / Physical Oceanography) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Pharmacology) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Physics - Item 29) 2 Vacancies
- Scientist C (Physiology) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist C (Remote Sensing/Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geoinformatics / Geomatics/Civil) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Chemical Engineering) 2 Vacancies
- Scientist D (Computer Science & Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Electronics and Telecommunication/Communication/Electrical Communication Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering - Item 28) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering - Item 8) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Physics / Photonics/Optics & Opto-Electronics / Engineering Physics) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist D (Physics / Radiation Physics) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist E (Electronics & Communication Engineering) 1 Vacancy
- Scientist E (Mechanical/Production/Industrial/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering) 1 Vacancy
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), has announced a major lateral recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 157 for Scientists in the DRDS cadre. A total of 33 vacancies are available across Scientist E, Scientist D, and Scientist C levels, targeting highly qualified professionals in Engineering, Physics, and specialized scientific disciplines. This recruitment offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to national security through critical research and development projects within India's premier defense research agency. Eligible candidates with significant research experience and first-class academic backgrounds are invited to apply for these Group 'A' Technical Service positions.
- Application Deadline: 19 June 2026 at 16:00 hrs.
- Maximum age limit: 45 years for Scientist D/E and 35 years for Scientist C.
- Employment Type: Regular positions in the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) cadre.
- Application Mode: Online submission via the official RAC website.
- Selection Process: Technical screening followed by a mandatory in-person Final Personal Interview in Delhi.
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Additional Salary Information
Scientist E: Level 13 (Basic Pay Rs. 1,23,100/-); Scientist D: Level 12 (Basic Pay Rs. 78,800/-); Scientist C: Level 11 (Basic Pay Rs. 67,700/-) as per 7th CPC.
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
Candidates applying for Scientist E must have a minimum of 11 years of experience in Research, Design, or Development in the relevant field.
No, there is no application fee for SC, ST, Divyang (PwD), and Women candidates.
Yes, candidates desiring to apply for more than one post must apply separately for each post and mention the order of preference.