Scientist D (Physics / Photonics/Optics & Opto-Electronics / Engineering Physics) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹78,800 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Division Master’s Degree in Physics/Photonics or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics/Optics.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum seven years of experience in research/design/development/production in Optics or Photonics.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDO invites applications for 1 vacancy of Scientist D in Physics and Photonics to work on advanced imaging and optical prototype development. The role features a basic pay of ₹78,800 per month at Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates require either a First Division Master’s Degree in Physics/Photonics or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics, along with 7 years of research experience. This post is ideal for scientists looking to innovate in quantum enhanced imaging and opto-mechanical system design for national defense.
- Maximum age limit is 45 years as of 19 June 2026, with relaxations for PwD and central govt 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.
- Selection requires passing a technical screening and scoring at least 75% in the final interview.
- The vacancy is unreserved, but PwD candidates from specific categories are encouraged to apply.
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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 is ₹78,800 per month under Level 12 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
A First Division Master’s Degree in Physics/Photonics or a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics is required.
Minimum seven years of experience in research, design, development, or production related to Optics or Photonics.