Scientist C (Electrical Engineering) – DRDO

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Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹67,700 per month
Qualification
Qualification: First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in research, design, development, or manufacturing in power systems or power electronics.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 35 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Online
Deadline
Deadline:

DRDO invites applications for 1 vacancy of Scientist C (Electrical Engineering) to work on advanced power systems and related machineries. This position offers a competitive monthly basic pay of ₹67,700 at Level 11, along with comprehensive central government benefits. Applicants must hold a First Division Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least three years of experience in power electronics or distribution. This role is ideal for engineers seeking to apply their technical expertise to critical defense technologies and national infrastructure projects.

  • Age limit: Maximum 35 years; relaxable for specific categories like PwD and Ex-servicemen.
  • Selection process: Shortlisting based on technical screening followed by a Final Personal Interview scoring at least 75%.
  • Application fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS males; SC/ST/Women/Divyang candidates are exempt.
  • Employment type: Regular full-time appointment under the Lateral Recruitment Scheme.
  • Deadline: Online applications must be submitted by 19 June 2026 at 1600 hours.
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Additional Salary Information

Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Basic Pay: ₹67,700) plus applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Application Closing Date 19 June 2026
Closing Time 16:00 hrs

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 role offers a basic pay of ₹67,700 per month under Level 11 of the 7th CPC.

A First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.

There is 1 vacancy available for this specific discipline.