Scientist C (Mathematics/Mathematics and Computing/Mathematical Science/Applied Mathematics) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Master’s Degree in Mathematics or First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Math & Computing).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum three years of experience in research & development in Applied Mathematics or related fields.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO invites applications for 1 vacancy of Scientist C in Mathematics and Computing to lead research in modeling, simulation, and optimization. The role features a basic pay of ₹67,700 per month at Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates require either a First Division Master’s Degree in Mathematics or a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Applied Mathematics, plus 3 years of experience. This post offers a prestigious platform for mathematicians to solve complex operational research problems for defense systems.
- Maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxations for PwD and central government employees.
- This is a regular full-time post with career progression under the Flexible Complimenting Scheme.
- Online registration and application submission must be completed on the RAC website by 19 June 2026.
- Selection requires passing a technical screening and scoring at least 75% in the final interview.
- The vacancy is unreserved, and only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
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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 basic pay is ₹67,700 per month under Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A First Division Master’s Degree in Mathematics or a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Math & Computing) is required.
Minimum three years of experience in research and development in Applied Mathematics or Operational Research.