Scientist D (Mechanical/Aero/Industrial) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in design, development, integration, or QA/QC of Mechanical or Aero Systems.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) is hiring 1 Scientist D to lead the integration and assembly of mechanical and aero systems at DRDO. This position offers a monthly basic pay of ₹78,800 at Level 12, along with the prestige and benefits of a Group A technical service role. Applicants require a First Division Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Aerospace Engineering and seven years of relevant experience. This is a prime opportunity for experienced engineers to contribute to the quality assurance and servicing of critical material handling equipment for national defense.
- Age limit: Maximum 45 years; relaxations apply for PwD and central government employees.
- Selection stages: Technical screening (Level 1 and potentially Level 2) followed by a Final Personal Interview.
- Application mode: Online registration via https://rac.gov.in is mandatory before the June 19, 2026 deadline.
- Employment type: Regular full-time appointment under the Lateral Recruitment Scheme.
- Reservation: The vacancy is unreserved; however, Divyang candidates from specific categories may apply.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 12 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Basic Pay: ₹78,800) 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 for Scientist D is ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC.
A First Division Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering is mandatory.
There is 1 vacancy available for this specific discipline.