Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) — Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS)
| Application Start | 30 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Qualification | First Division B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc., M.Pharmacy, or equivalent |
| Age Limit | Refer to official notification |
| Salary | Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 1,23,100 |
| Application Fee | Refer to official notification |
| Selection Process | Administrative Screening, Technical Screening, and Personal Interview |
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has issued Advertisement No. 157 for the direct lateral recruitment of 33 Scientists. These positions are categorized under Scientist C, Scientist D, and Scientist E, falling under the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) cadre and encadered posts. This is a regular, permanent government employment opportunity.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2026-05-30 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-06-19 (16:00 Hours) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 2026-06-19 |
Selected candidates will be placed in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix as follows:
| Post Name | Basic Pay (Per Month) | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist E | Rs. 1,23,100 | Level 13 | 2 |
| Scientist D | Rs. 78,800 | Level 12 | 12 |
| Scientist C | Rs. 67,700 | Level 11 | 19 |
The selection process for these posts consists of the following stages:
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official RAC recruitment portal. Candidates should prepare scanned copies of all required educational and experience certificates before starting the online application. Ensure that the 'First Division' requirement is strictly met as per the provided definitions to avoid summary rejection of the application.
Age limits and relaxations are governed by the specific rules for the DRDS cadre as mentioned in the detailed advertisement available on the official RAC website.
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific discipline and experience criteria for each individual item number as listed in the notification. Multiple applications for different posts are subject to the portal's functionality and individual eligibility per post.
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