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| Update type | Job |
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| Recruiting authority | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) – RAC |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 19 Jun 2026 |
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1. DRDO RAC Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for DRDO RAC Recruitment 2026
- The DRDO RAC Vacancy 2026 comprises 36 posts distributed across Scientist levels. Below is the discipline-wise breakdown.
Scientist 'E' (Level 13) - 2 Vacancies
Scientist 'D' (Level 12) - 11 Vacancies
Scientist 'C' (Level 11) - 23 Vacancies
Age Limit (As on 19th June 2026)
- Scientist 'C': Maximum 35 years
- Scientist 'D' & 'E': Maximum 45 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. rules.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a First Class (60%) in:
- B.E./B.Tech in relevant Engineering Discipline, OR
- M.Sc in relevant Science Discipline.
- Note: Higher qualifications (M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D.) carry weightage in experience calculation.
4. How to Apply Online for DRDO RAC Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can apply online only through the official RAC website. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: rac.gov.in.
- Click on the link "Online Registration for Advt. No. 157".
- Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
- Important: If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each and indicate preference.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
- Submit and download the PDF of the application form for future reference.
- rac.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
5. Salary & Remuneration (7th CPC)
- Selected candidates will be appointed under the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) cadre.
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Facilities, LTC, and Pension.
6. Selection Process
- The DRDO RAC Selection Process 2026 involves:
- Administrative Screening: Verification of documents and eligibility.
- Technical Screening (Level-1): Bio-data based evaluation by experts.
- Preliminary Online Interview (Level-2): If shortlisted candidates are large in number.
- Final Personal Interview (In-Person): Held at RAC, Delhi. Minimum 75% marks required for selection.
Q2: How many vacancies are announced?
- Ans: A total of 36 vacancies are available for Scientist 'C', 'D', and 'E' posts.
Q3: Is there an application fee?
- Ans: Yes, ₹100 for Gen/OBC/EWS Male. SC/ST/PwBD/Women are exempted.
Q5: What is the age limit for Scientist 'C'?
- Ans: The upper age limit is 35 years as on 19th June 2026.
Q7: What is the salary for a DRDO Scientist?
- Ans: Scientist 'C' starts at ₹67,700/- (Level 11), 'D' at ₹78,800/- (Level 12), and 'E' at ₹1,23,100/- (Level 13).
Important Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Official Website (rac.gov.in)
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