DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026: 33 Posts for Scientist C, D & E | Salary Up to ₹123,100 | Apply Before 19 June

DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026 | 33 Vacancies | Screening & Interview | Salary: Up to ₹1,23,100 | Last Date: 19 June 2026

By Sarkari Naukri Front | Published on 08 Jun 2026 | Updated on 08 Jun 2026

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026

If you are an experienced engineer, scientist, researcher, or technology professional aiming for a prestigious central government research career, the DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 offers a major opportunity. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), through the Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), has announced lateral recruitment for Scientist ‘C’, Scientist ‘D’, and Scientist ‘E’ posts across multiple engineering and science disciplines. The recruitment provides high salaries, career growth under the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS), and opportunities to contribute to strategic national defense projects.

Candidates possessing relevant qualifications with required experience can apply online before the last date.

DRDO Scientist Vacancy 2026 Highlights

• Organization Name: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
• Recruiting Body: Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC)
• Advertisement Number: 157
• Post Name: Scientist C, Scientist D & Scientist E
• Total Posts: 33
• Job Type: Central Government Jobs
• Application Mode: Online
• Salary: Up to ₹1,23,100 Basic Pay
• Last Date: 19 June 2026 (4 PM)
• Official Website: rac.gov.in

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Total Vacancies

Total Posts: 33 Vacancies

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Scientist E (Regular DRDS): 01 Post
Scientist D (Regular DRDS): 07 Posts
Scientist C (Regular DRDS): 17 Posts
Scientist E (Encadred): 01 Post
Scientist D (Encadred): 04 Posts
Scientist C (Encadred): 03 Posts

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DRDO RAC Scientist Notification 2026 – Short Description

DRDO RAC has invited online applications for lateral recruitment to Scientist C, D, and E posts in engineering, science, research, aerospace, electronics, mechanical, computer science, chemical engineering, physics, pharmacology, remote sensing, and many specialized domains. The recruitment aims to strengthen national defense technologies through highly experienced professionals.

Important Dates for DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Begins	Started
Last Date to Apply	19 June 2026 (4 PM)
Admit Card	To be Announced
Interview Date	To be Announced

Application Fee Details

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC	Not Mentioned
SC / ST / PwD / Women	Not Mentioned
Mode of Payment	As per the Online Portal

DRDO Scientist Vacancy 2026: Posts, Salary, Qualification, Vacancy Details

Post Name / Pay Scale	Vacancy	Educational Qualification
Scientist E (Level 13, ₹1,23,100 Basic)	02	First Division Bachelor’s / Master’s in relevant discipline + 11 years experience
Scientist D (Level 12, ₹78,800 Basic)	11	Relevant Engineering / Science Degree + 7 years experience
Scientist C (Level 11, ₹67,700 Basic)	20	Relevant Engineering / Science Degree + 3 years experience

Subject/Discipline-Wise Vacancy

Electronics & Communication Engineering – 06
Computer Science & Engineering – 04
Mechanical Engineering – 04
Chemical Engineering – 03
Physics / Radiation Physics – 03
Aeronautical / Aerospace – 03
Electronics Engineering – 02
Oceanography – 01
Mathematics – 01
Physiology – 01
Electrical Engineering – 01
Pharmacology – 01
Remote Sensing / GIS / Geoinformatics – 01
Mechanical / Production / Aerospace (Encadred) – 02

Age Limit Details

Age Limit

• Scientist C: Maximum 35 Years
• Scientist D: Maximum 45 Years
• Scientist E: Maximum 45 Years

Age Relaxation

• PwD: Up to 10 Years
• Central Govt Employees: Up to 5 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Rules

Cut-off Date for Age Calculation

19 June 2026

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This recruitment is particularly important for experienced professionals from engineering, research laboratories, PSUs, academia, private R&D sectors, and scientific establishments looking for senior-level government opportunities.

DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026 Eligibility Details

• First Division qualification mandatory
• Relevant post-qualification experience required
• Experience counted after the essential qualification
• Indian Nationals only eligible
• Higher qualification weightage applicable
• Experience proof mandatory

DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026 Syllabus

The DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment is interview-oriented and domain-specific. Candidates should prepare:

• Core Subject Knowledge
• Research Methodology
• Applied Engineering Concepts
• Project Work & Publications
• Domain Applications
• Scientific Problem Solving
• Technical Communication
• Current Technology Trends

DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026 Exam Pattern

The selection is primarily through shortlisting and an interview.

Stage	Details
Application Screening	Qualification + Experience Review
Shortlisting	Domain Relevance
Interview	Technical + Research Assessment
Final Merit	Performance Based

DRDO Scientist Salary 2026

Scientist C: ₹67,700 Basic (Level 11)
Scientist D: ₹78,800 Basic (Level 12)
Scientist E: ₹1,23,100 Basic (Level 13)

Additional Benefits:

• DA
• HRA
• Transport Allowance
• Pension Benefits
• Medical Facilities
• Career Growth via FCS

How to Apply for DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Visit the RAC website
Step 2: Complete registration
Step 3: Log in using credentials
Step 4: Fill out the application carefully
Step 5: Upload documents
Step 6: Preview application
Step 7: Submit and lock the application
Step 8: Save PDF copy

Documents Required: DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026

• Educational Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• ID Proof
• Photograph
• Signature
• Salary Proof / CTC Documents
• NOC (if applicable)
• Category Certificate
• Research Documents

Selection Process: DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026

• Application Screening
• Eligibility Verification
• Experience Assessment
• Shortlisting
• Personal Interview
• Document Verification
• Final Selection

Important Instructions: DRDO RAC Scientist Vacancy 2026

• Apply separately for multiple posts
• Maintain the same email/mobile number
• Upload all proofs before final submission
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Keep the application’s print copy safe
• Produce original ideas during the interview

Why This Job is Perfect For Experienced Scientists and Engineers

This DRDO RAC recruitment 2026 is ideal for professionals working in advanced engineering domains, aerospace systems, software engineering, AI/ML, defense technologies, communication systems, research laboratories, and scientific organizations. DRDO provides stable career growth, excellent research exposure, strategic projects, and one of the strongest technical ecosystems in India. The Flexible Complementing Scheme further makes this opportunity highly attractive for long-term career advancement.