Scientist C (Physics – Item 29) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Master’s Degree in Physics or Radiological Physics/Medical Physics (AERB approved).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of work experience in Radiological Safety (RSO-Medical Radiation Facilities).
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO invites applications for 2 vacancies of Scientist C (Physics) to work in the specialized field of Radiological Safety and Medical Physics. This Group A post offers a starting basic pay of ₹67,700 at Level 11, providing a prestigious career path for physics graduates. Candidates must have a First Division Master's degree in Physics or Radiological Physics and be RSO (Medical) certified by BARC. This role is essential for managing radiation therapy departments and ensuring radiological safety across defense medical facilities.
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years; relaxations apply for PwD and central government employees.
- Selection stages: Technical screening followed by a Final Personal Interview at RAC Delhi.
- Application mode: Online registration via the RAC portal is required by 19 June 2026.
- Employment type: Full-time regular post with liability to serve anywhere in India.
- Certification: Candidates must be RSO (Medical) certified by BARC, Mumbai or equivalent.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Basic Pay: ₹67,700) 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 is ₹67,700 per month at Level 11 of the 7th CPC.
A First Division Master's Degree in Physics or Radiological/Medical Physics is required.
There are 2 vacancies available for this specific post.