Scientist D (Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering or equivalent acceptable subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in the field of Aero Configuration Design & Analysis and Aero Characterization.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
A prestigious opening for 1 Scientist D vacancy in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering is available at DRDO for experts in aero configuration design. The role offers a competitive basic pay of ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates must hold a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering and have 7 years of experience in aero characterization. Joining DRDO provides access to world-class research facilities and the opportunity to shape the future of India's aerospace defense capabilities.
- Maximum age limit is 45 years; however, maximum age including all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years.
- The post is regular and full-time, subject to the Flexible Complimenting Scheme for promotions.
- Application mode is strictly online via the RAC portal with a closing date of 19 June 2026.
- Selection is based on technical screening and a final interview where a 75% score is mandatory.
- The vacancy is currently listed as Unreserved (UR) for all eligible Indian nationals.
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Additional Salary Information
Basic Pay: ₹78,800/-, Level 12 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 for this role is ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC.
A First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering is the essential qualification.
Minimum seven years of experience in the field of Aero Configuration Design & Analysis and Aero Characterization.