Scientist D (Computer Science & 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 Computer Science & Engineering or equivalent acceptable subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in Research or Design or Development in the field of Software Engineering.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO invites applications for 1 vacancy of Scientist D specializing in Computer Science & Engineering to contribute to advanced software engineering projects. The position carries a basic pay of ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC, offering significant career growth through the Flexible Complimenting Scheme. Applicants require a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering and 7 years of relevant research or design experience. This is an exceptional chance for software experts to work on critical defense technologies and national security systems.
- The upper age limit for this post is 45 years, with relaxations applicable for PwD and government employees.
- Candidates must apply online through the RAC website before the deadline of 19 June 2026.
- The selection process includes a technical screening and a final in-person interview scoring at least 75%.
- This is a full-time regular position within the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS).
- Reservation for this specific post is Unreserved (UR) as per the official notification.
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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 starting basic pay is ₹78,800 per month under Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Candidates need a First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering or Information Technology.
The maximum age limit is 45 years as of the closing date of the application.