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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has released the DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 notification on the official website at www.rac.gov.in. There are 33 vacancies available for Scientist C, Scientist D, and Scientist E roles. The application process started on the official portal, and the last date to apply online is 19 June 2026 (04 PM). Those interested should read this article for complete details on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and other important information.
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can read the key details of the DRDO RAC Scientist recruitment that should not be missed from the overview table mentioned below.
| 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, and Personal Interview |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | rac.gov.in |
DRDO RAC Vacancy Details
The table below is provided for the candidates to refer to to learn about vacancies for each particular discipline before applying to various engineering posts announced under Defence Research and Development Organisation.
| 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
| Name of Posts | Subject/Discipline | Essential Qualifications & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist E | Electronics & Communication Engineering | At least First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering with Minimum 11 years’ of experience in Research or Design or Development in the field of Digital communication and engineering.
Desirable: i. Knowledge in ground and space-based communication systems and navigation. |
| Scientist D | Computer Science & Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in Research or Design or Development in Software Engineering. Desirable: Knowledge in C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink; simulation for space; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s in relevant field; foreign language knowledge. |
| Scientist D | Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in Aero Configuration Design & Analysis and Aero Characterization. Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; German/French/Russian/Japanese/Chinese. |
| Scientist D | Mechanical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in research/design/development in: Design & analysis of mechanical systems of Gas turbine engine using Finite Element techniques, validation and testing. Desirable: Experience in turbo machinery/structural/thermal/hydraulic/modal/shock/fatigue/material non-linear/composite structure analysis; noise, vibration and shock mitigation strategies; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D | Physics / Photonics / Optics & Opto-Electronics / Engineering Physics | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Physics/Photonics OR First Division BE/B.Tech in Optics & Opto-Electronics / Engineering Physics + Minimum 7 years’ experience in research/design/development/production in Optics/Photonics areas (Coherent/Incoherent Imaging, Hyper-spectral, Polarimetric, Computational, Quantum Enhanced Imaging, Optical/Opto-mechanical system design, Optical prototype development). Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s in Optical/Opto-Electronic/Applied Optics/Photonics fields; foreign language. |
| Scientist D | Chemical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experimental research in: Design & Development of Process Chemical Plant for under water power generation; Modeling and Process Simulation; Development of Fuel cell-based Energy Module plant. Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D | Chemical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in research/design/development/production in two or more of: R&D in process development/reactors design; Modeling of thermodynamics & kinetics; Hydro/Pyro/Electro metallurgical processes; Scale-up of chemical processes. Desirable: Metallurgical extraction/beneficiation experience; modeling and simulation tools; process safety, risk assessment; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D | Mechanical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in: Realization or Integration & Testing of Solid Propulsion System; Mechanical Systems Assembly & Integration; Composites Pressure Vessels & Nozzles; QA/Non-destructive Testing. Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in E&C Engg + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development in Electronics & Communication Systems and Engineering. Desirable: MATLAB/Simulink simulation for communication; testing of E&C systems for Satellite sub-systems; Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in E&C Engg + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research/design/development/production in: Hardware & Software design using MATLAB/C/C++; FPGA based hardware & firmware using Verilog/VHDL; Machine learning/deep learning techniques; cross compilation tool chain; performance optimization on hardware constrained environment. Desirable: Doctorate in VLSI/Signal Processing or Master’s in VLSI Design/Signal Processing; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in E&C/Telecommunication Engg + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development in Signal Processing / Image Processing / RF Engineering. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Computer Science & Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in CSE + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Data Processing. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics Engg / Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Electronics/E&C Engg + Minimum 3 years’ experience in two or more of: Digital Hardware Design; FPGA based firmware development; EDA tools for RTL simulation & synthesis; System on chip design; SOC based hardware realization and testing. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s specializing in VLSI/Embedded System; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in E&C Engineering + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development in Communication Engineering. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s in Signal Processing or Communication; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Computer Science & Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in CSE + Minimum 3 years’ experience in two or more of: AI/ML for scientific application; High Performance Computing for Signal/Data Processing; C/C++ for real-time/embedded systems on Linux/VxWorks/MS Windows; Python and open source ML frameworks (TensorFlow, Pytorch); Software Life Cycle Management; Software Development Lab setup; Database design for Business Intelligence. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s specializing in CSE/AI/ML/Software Engg; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Electronics/E&C Engg + Minimum 3 years’ experience in two or more of: Antenna system/Phased Array Antennas; Photonics & Optical technologies for RF and Microwaves; 5G Communication in RF and Microwave domain; Drone based antenna/Radar Characterization and RF payload development. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s specializing in RF/Photonics/Optical Communication; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Oceanography / Physical Oceanography | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Oceanography / Physical Oceanography + Minimum 3 years’ research experience in Physical Oceanography. Desirable: Experience in Sea data collection, data analysis and interpretation/Ocean Modeling, Remote sensing in Oceanography; Doctorate/Master’s in Engineering/Technology in oceanography/marine sciences; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Mathematics / Mathematics and Computing / Mathematical Science / Applied Mathematics | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Mathematics/Mathematics and Computing/Mathematical Science/Applied Mathematics OR First Division BE/B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing/Applied Mathematics + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research & development in Applied Mathematics/Operational Research/Modeling & Simulation/optimization or related fields. Desirable: Knowledge of Programming Language; specialization in OR/Statistics; Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Chemical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development or production in High Energy Materials: Propellants, Explosives. Desirable: Doctorate/Master’s in Chemical Engineering; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Physiology | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Physiology + Minimum 3 years’ research experience in Human Physiology OR A Medical Qualification included in First/Second Schedule or Part II of Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 + Post Graduate Degree/MD in Physiology + Three Years’ Research Experience. Desirable: Experience in Environmental/Cardio-Vascular/Neuro/High-Altitude Physiology; Doctorate in Human Physiology; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Electrical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering + Minimum 3 years’ experience in research or design or development or manufacturing in power systems (transmission/distribution), related machineries and power electronics. Desirable: Experience in Electrical energy systems (generation, storage, distribution, automation and management) including planning, research, development, field work; Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Pharmacology | At least First Class Master’s Degree in M.Pharmacy (Pharmacology) or M.Sc. (Pharmacology) + Minimum 3 years’ experience in Immuno Pharmacology / Formulation design and development / Medicinal chemistry / natural product chemistry / drug designing. Desirable: Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy; foreign language. |
| Scientist C | Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Civil | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Science in Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics OR First Division BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Geomatics Engineering / Geoinformatics + Minimum 3 years’ experience in: Remote Sensing & GIS / Geospatial Technologies for Geo-hazards (Avalanche/Landslide/Snow/Glacier Lakes) analysis and assessment; Application of Optical/Microwave/Hyperspectral/Thermal/LiDAR data for Topographic Analysis & Mapping. Desirable: Exposure to Remote sensing image processing & GIS packages; AI/ML/DL/Soft Computing Techniques for geospatial data analysis; Doctorate in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics or Master’s in Engineering/Technology with experience in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics; foreign language. |
| Scientist E (Encadered) | Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering + Minimum 11 years’ experience in field of design or development or fabrication of Mechanical/Aero Systems. Desirable: 3 years’ experience in R&D Management; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D (Encadered) | Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial Engineering/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline + Minimum 7 years’ experience in design or development of Mechanical/Aero Systems; Integration; Assembly and servicing of Material Handling equipment; Assembly, Integration and QA/QC of Mechanical systems; design and fabrication of mechanical system. Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D (Encadered) | Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electronics Communication Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication/Electronics and Communication Engg + Minimum 7 years’ experience in design and development of communication systems / Signal Conditioning / Electronics and Signal Processing. Desirable: Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist D (Encadered) | Physics / Radiation Physics | At least First Division Master’s Degree / M.Sc. in Physics / Radiation Physics + Minimum 7 years’ experience in: Installation/commissioning of radiation monitoring systems in power generation plants; Radiation safety with experience working on radiation safety-related sensors/equipment. Desirable: Working experience in Power Generation Plants/Shipyards; Certification course on Radiological Calibration Laboratories or valid RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) license for at least one year; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s in Radiation safety; foreign language. |
| Scientist D (Encadred) | Mechanical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 7 years’ experience in research or design or development in design analysis of equipment using Finite Element (FE) Method / Design Standards / FE modeling/meshing and analysis using HyperMesh / Ansys APDL and Ansys Workbench. Desirable: Experience in Naval equipment structural/thermal/hydraulic/modal/shock/fatigue/material non-linear analysis using Abaqus software; noise, vibration and shock mitigation; life estimation of polymer products; Post Doctoral/Doctorate/Master’s; foreign language. |
| Scientist C (Encadered) | Physics (Medical Physics / Radiological Physics / Medical Radiation Physics) | At least First Division Master’s Degree in Physics OR First Division Master’s Degree in Radiological Physics/Medical Physics/Medical Physics (Approved by AERB) + Minimum 3 years’ work experience in Radiological Safety (RSO-Medical Radiation Facilities) including internship in a recognised radiation therapy department. Candidate must be RSO (Medical) certified by BARC, Mumbai or equivalent. Desirable: Post M.Sc. Diploma in Radiological/Medical Physics (Approved by AERB); Doctorate in Radiation Safety (equals 3 years). |
| Scientist C (Encadred) | Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering | First Division BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 3 years’ work experience in research or development in the field of Ballistics / Applied Ballistics / Armament Technology / Weapon Systems or relevant areas. Desirable: Doctoral/Master’s Degree in relevant field; foreign language. |
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 on regular basis in same line or allied cadres) | Relaxable up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (including Ex SSCOs/ECOs) | Relaxable as per rules in vogue |
| Maximum age ceiling | 56 years (including all relaxations) |
DRDO RAC Scientist Application Fees
| Name of Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS male candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / Divyang / Women candidates | NIL |
DRDO RAC Scientist Selection Process
The selection process for the DRDO RAC Scientist will consist of various distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear all rounds to be considered eligible for the position. Candidates must successfully pass all selection processes to be eligible for the Scientist positions. The DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment selection procedure includes:
- 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).
- 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.
DRDO RAC Scientist Salary Structure
Candidates selected for different technical positions at Defence Research and Development Organisation will receive attractive salaries and benefits as described below.
| 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 (Encadered) | Rs. 1,23,100/- (Level 13) |
| Scientist D (Encadered) | Rs. 78,800/- (Level 12) |
| Scientist C (Encadred) | Rs. 67,700/- (Level 11) |
DRDO RAC Scientist Apply Online Link
The online application portal for the recruitment of various posts by DRDO RAC has started on the official portal. Candidates interested in applying for these positions can visit the official DRDO RAC website at rac.gov.in to access the application form. For convenience, a direct link to the DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 online application form is available here, allowing candidates to easily navigate the application process and submit their information. However, the application will be closed on 19 June 2026 (04 PM). A direct link to access the online form has been provided here for the ease of candidates.
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