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DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 33 Vacancies by 19 June

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Updated: Jun 20, 2026
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The DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification is officially live, inviting applications for 33 Scientist C, D, and E positions. Interested candidates must submit their applications via the direct link provided below before the 19 June 2026 deadline.

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026: Overview

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026
Organization Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC)
Post Name Scientist C, Scientist D, and Scientist E
Number of Vacancies 33
Last Date to Apply 19 June 2026 (04 PM)
Educational Qualification Degree
Age Limit 56 years
Application Fees Rs. 100/- for General/OBC/EWS
Selection Process
  • Administrative Screening
  • Technical Screening Level I
  • Technical Screening Level II
  • Personal Interview
Official Notification Click Here
Official Website rac.gov.in

DRDO RAC Vacancy Details 2026

Name of Posts Subject/Discipline Number of Vacancies
Scientist E Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist D Computer Science & Engineering 01
Scientist D Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering 01
Scientist D Mechanical Engineering 01
Scientist D Physics / Photonics / Optics & Opto-Electronics / Engineering Physics 01
Scientist D Chemical Engineering 01
Scientist D Chemical Engineering 01
Scientist D Mechanical Engineering 01
Scientist C Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist C Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist C Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist C Computer Science & Engineering 01
Scientist C Electronics Engg / Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist C Electronics & Communication Engineering 01
Scientist C Computer Science & Engineering 02
Scientist C Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering 02
Scientist C Oceanography / Physical Oceanography 01
Scientist C Mathematics / Mathematics and Computing / Mathematical Science / Applied Mathematics 01
Scientist C Chemical Engineering 01
Scientist C Physiology 01
Scientist C Electrical Engineering 01
Scientist C Pharmacology 01
Scientist C Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Civil 01
Scientist ‘E’ (Encadered) Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering@ 01
Scientist ‘D’ (Encadered) Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering 01
Scientist ‘D’ (Encadered) Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics Communication Engineering 01
Scientist ‘D’ (Encadered) Physics / Radiation Physics 01
Scientist ‘D’ (Encadered) Mechanical Engineering 01
Scientist C (Encadered) Physics (Medical Physics / Radiological Physics / Medical Radiation Physics) 02
Scientist C (Encadered) Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering 01

DRDO RAC Scientist Educational Qualification 2026

DRDO RAC Scientist openings are categorized into three levels: Scientist C, Scientist D, and Scientist E. The following table outlines the diverse engineering disciplines available across these groups.

DRDO Scientist C Qualification 2026

Post Name Educational Qualification
Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering (Signal Processing/VLSI)
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering (Telecommunication)
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Telecommunication
Computer Science & Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Oceanography/Physical Oceanography
  • First Division Master’s Degree in Oceanography/Physical Oceanography
Mathematics/Mathematics & Computing/Applied Mathematics
  • First Division Master’s Degree in Mathematics-related disciplines
  • First Class B.E./B.Tech in Mathematics & Computing/Applied Mathematics
Physiology
  • First Division Master’s Degree in Physiology
  •  MBBS + MD in Physiology
Electrical Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Pharmacology
  • First Class M.Pharm (Pharmacology) or M.Sc. (Pharmacology)
Remote Sensing/ Geoinformatics/Geomatics/Civil
  • First Division M.Sc. in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Geomatics
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Geomatics/Geoinformatics
Radiological Physics/Medical Physics
  • First Division Master’s Degree in Radiological Physics/Medical Physics
Electronics & Communication / Mechanical Engineering (Ballistics)
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

DRDO Scientist D Educational Qualification 2026

Post Name Educational Qualification
Computer Science & Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication/ Communication Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication/Communication Engineering
Physics/Radiation Physics
  • First Division M.Sc. in Physics/Radiation Physics
Mechanical/Production/

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/ Production/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

DRDO Scientist E Qualification

Post Name Educational Qualification
Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical/Production/Aeronautical/

Aerospace Engineering
  • First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/ Production/Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering

DRDO RAC Scientist Work Experience

Category Work Experience Required (In Years)
For Scientist C Posts Minimum 3 Years’ of experience in the relevant trade
For Scientist D Posts Minimum 7 Years’ of experience in the relevant trade
For Scientist E Posts Minimum 11 Years’ of experience in the relevant trade

DRDO RAC Scientist Age Limit

Category Age Limit / Relaxation
Scientist D / E Not exceeding 45 years
Scientist C Not exceeding 35 years
Divyang / PwD candidates Relaxable up to 10 years
Civilian Central Govt Employees (with at least 3 years’ continuous service regularly in the same line or allied cadres) Relaxable up to 5 years
Ex-Servicemen (including Ex SSCOs/ECOs) Relaxable as per the rules in vogue
Maximum age ceiling 56 years (including all relaxations)

DRDO RAC Scientist Apply Online Link

The online application portal for the DRDO RAC Scientist recruitment is now active at rac.gov.in. Eligible candidates should complete their registration and submission by 19 June 2026 at 04:00 PM. For your convenience, we have provided the official application link below.

Direct Link: Apply Online for DRDO RAC Scientist 2026 Recruitment

DRDO RAC Scientist Application Fees

Name of Category Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS male candidates Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / Divyang / Women candidates NIL

Documents Required for DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment

  • Scanned image of a recent coloured Photograph (JPEG/JPG format)
  • Scanned image of Signature (in blue or black ink) (JPEG/JPG format)
  • Separate self-attested scanned copies of the following documents (PDF/JPEG/JPG format)
  • Certificate of Date of Birth Proof (issued by Municipality, etc., or Matriculation/High School / SSC Certificate)
  • Matriculation Certificate
  • Higher Secondary Certificate
  • Degree Certificate
  • Master’s Degree Certificates
  • Essential qualification: Certificate, which makes him/her eligible to apply for the post, along with the marksheet
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) (if applicable)
  • PwBD certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) (if applicable)
  • Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)

DRDO RAC Scientist Selection Process

 The selection process for DRDO RAC Scientist 2026 is based on rigorous evaluation criteria, which include the following shortlisting stages:

  • Administrative Screening: Verification of all essential documents
  • Technical Screening Level I: Bio-data-based Technical Screening at Level-1 by experience, Higher Qualification
  • Technical Screening Level II: Preliminary Online Interview of short duration (10–15 minutes).

Shortlisting Ratios for Preliminary Online Interview:

  • For 1 post – Up to 24 candidates
  • For 2 posts – Up to 48 candidates
  • Personal Interview: The Final Personal Interview will be held in person only before the Selection Board at RAC, Delhi, on the scheduled date – no online/virtual interview.

Shortlisting Ratios for Final Personal Interview:

  • For 1 post – Up to 12 candidates
  • For 2 posts – Up to 24 candidates

DRDO RAC Scientist Salary Structure

Name of Posts Salary Amount
Scientist E  Rs. 1,23,100/- (Level 13 as per 7th CPC)
Scientist D Rs. 78,800/- (Level 12 as per 7th CPC)
Scientist C Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11 as per 7th CPC)
Scientist E (Encadred) Rs. 1,23,100/- (Level 13)
Scientist D (Encadred) Rs. 78,800/- (Level 12)
Scientist C (Encadred) Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11)

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