DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 33 Scientist C, D and E Posts

Experienced engineers, doctors, pharmacy and science professionals should treat DRDO RAC Advertisement No. 157 as a lateral-entry scientist recruitment, not a fresher Scientist B opening. The recruitment is for 33 Scientist C, Scientist D and Scientist E posts with grade-wise experience, age and pay levels. The online application window closes at 16:00 hrs IST on 19-06-2026.

Contents

• Quick Overview
• Should You Read This Job Post?
• Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary
• Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit
• Salary and Posting Value
• Selection Process
• Documents You Should Keep Ready
• How to Apply
• Quick FAQs

Quick Overview

Should You Read This Job Post?

Read this if

• You have the required First Division degree or equivalent.
• You have 3, 7 or 11 years post-qualification experience as applicable.
• You can provide qualification, experience and pay proof documents.

You may skip this if

• You are a fresher or final-year candidate without the required experience.

Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary

Important eligibility check: all posts require post-qualification experience.

Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit

Salary and Posting Value

Because pay differs by grade, backend salary is kept blank.

Selection Process

The process includes administrative screening, technical screening, possible preliminary online interview and final personal interview in person at RAC, Delhi.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• Date of birth proof.
• Degree certificates and mark sheets.
• First Division proof.
• Experience certificates.
• Pay or salary proof.
• Category/PwD/ESM/NOC documents if applicable.

How to Apply

1. Open the official RAC website.
2. Select DRDO Advertisement No. 157.
3. Register or log in.
4. Fill the post-specific online application.
5. Upload required documents and pay fee if applicable.
6. Lock and submit before 19-06-2026 at 16:00 hrs IST.

Quick FAQs

What is the last date?

19-06-2026 up to 16:00 hrs IST.

How many vacancies are available?

33 vacancies.

Is this for freshers?

No. Experience is mandatory.

What is the fee?

Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; exempted categories do not pay.

Where is the final interview?

RAC, Delhi.