DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157)

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) has released notification for various posts Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E under DRDO. Interested candidates can apply online from 30-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 at offical website : Click Here

Post Details:
  • Post Name: Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E
  • Salary: ₹67,700 - ₹123,100
  • Minimum Qualification: First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology / First Division Master's Degree in relevant Science discipline
  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Total Vacancies: 33
  • Exam Date: To Be Announced

Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, Physical Eligibility, pay scale and all other information..

Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

Read Official Notification / Apply Online

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Important Dates

  • Apply Online Start Date 2026-05-30
  • Apply Online Last Date 2026-06-19
  • Last Date For Fee Payment 2026-06-19
  • Correction Last Date 2026-06-19
  • Exam Date To Be Announced
  • Admit Card To Be Announced
  • Result Date To Be Announced

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Application Fee

  • General Fees ₹100/-
  • OBC Fees ₹100/-
  • SC Fees ₹0/-
  • ST Fees ₹0/-
  • Portal Charge ₹0/-
  • Payment Methods:
    Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Age Limit

  • Minimum Age 21 Years
  • Max Age (General) 45 Years
  • Max Age (OBC) 45 Years
  • Max Age (SC) 45 Years
  • Max Age (ST) 45 Years
  • Max Age (Female) 45 Years
  • Age Relaxation:

    All 33 vacancies under Advertisment No. 157 are Unreserved (UR). Age relaxation is available up to 5 years for Civilian Central Government Employees and 10 years for PwD candidates, subject to a maximum age ceiling of 56 years.

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Total Post

33
Total Vacancies
₹67700 - ₹123100
DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Salary / Pay Scale

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Category Wise Post

Post Name General EWS OBC SC ST Total
Scientist C 20 0 0 0 0 20
Scientist D 11 0 0 0 0 11
Scientist E 2 0 0 0 0 2

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Mode Of Selection

  • Administrative Screening Step 1
  • Technical Screening Level I Step 2
  • Technical Screening Level II (Preliminary Online Interview) Step 3
  • Personal Interview Step 4

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Post Details

Sno
Post Name
Eligibility
Salary
1
Scientist C
First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or First Division Master's Degree in relevant Science streams with minimum 3 years of post-qualification R&D experience. Maximum age 35 years.
Level 11 Pay Matrix starting basic at Rs. 67,700 per month plus applicable central allowances under 7th CPC.
2
Scientist D
First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or First Division Master's Degree in relevant Science streams with minimum 7 years of post-qualification R&D experience. Maximum age 45 years.
Level 12 Pay Matrix starting basic at Rs. 78,800 per month plus applicable central allowances under 7th CPC.
3
Scientist E
First Division Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or First Division Master's Degree in relevant Science streams with minimum 11 years of post-qualification R&D experience. Maximum age 45 years.
Level 13 Pay Matrix starting basic at Rs. 1,23,100 per month plus applicable central allowances under 7th CPC.

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Online Form Fill Instruction

  • 1. Open your web browser and navigate directly to the official DRDO Recruitment and Assessment Centre portal website.
  • 2. Locate Advertisement Number 157 on the dashboard home screen covering direct lateral recruitment for experienced scientists.
  • 3. Click on the registration link to create your fresh system account by verifying your mobile number and email ID through dynamic OTP channels.
  • 4. Log in using your registered credentials to open the multi-stage electronic application form interface layout securely.
  • 5. Select the specific scientist post item number and engineering or science discipline that matches your technical portfolio.
  • 6. Meticulously fill out your complete biographical details educational qualifications marks aggregates and detailed R&D work experience parameters.
  • 7. Upload high-quality scans of your passport photograph signature matriculation certificate and your entire set of academic degrees layout.
  • 8. Upload your comprehensive technical experience certificates and detailed project bio-data summary to clear the technical screening stages.
  • 9. Pay the application fee of one hundred rupees online using credit cards debit cards net banking or dynamic UPI channels securely.
  • 10. Thoroughly review the populated preview application page to eliminate bugs then finalize and download your printed reference ledger.

DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 157) – Documents Required

S.No Documents Name Details
1 Academic Degree Transcripts Self
2 Experience Verification Certificates Clear formal certificates from past and current employers proving exact chronological completion of required years of R&D experience in relevant disciplines within 100 words.
3 Matriculation Certificate Official 10th standard passing board certificate utilized strictly to cross
4 Photo Identity Card A scanned self
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