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DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

📅 Updated: 30 May 2026

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DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)
Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054

Advertisement No. 157 — Direct Recruitment of Scientists in DRDO (Lateral Recruitment Scheme)

🏢 रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन (DRDO) — वैज्ञानिकों की प्रत्यक्ष भर्ती (पार्श्व भर्ती योजना) — विज्ञापन संख्या 157

Important Dates: Online application closing date: 19 June 2026 (1600 hrs / 4:00 PM)

📅 महत्वपूर्ण तिथि: ऑनलाइन आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि: 19 जून 2026 (शाम 4:00 बजे)

Application Fee: ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS male candidates. No fee for SC/ST/Divyang/Women.

💰 आवेदन शुल्क: सामान्य/ओबीसी/ईडब्ल्यएस पुरुष उम्मीदवारों के लिए ₹100/-। एससी/एसटी/दिव्यांग/महिलाओं के लिए कोई शुल्क नहीं।

Total Vacancies Summary: Scientist E (01), Scientist D (11+ as per multiple items), Scientist C (20+). Detailed discipline-wise below.

📊 कुल रिक्तियाँ: वैज्ञानिक ‘ई’ (01), वैज्ञानिक ‘डी’ (11+), वैज्ञानिक ‘सी’ (20+)

Scientist ‘E’ (Basic Pay: ₹1,23,100/- Level 13) – 01 Vacancy

Discipline	Experience Req.
Mechanical/Production/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering	11+ years

Scientist ‘D’ (Basic Pay: ₹78,800/- Level 12) – Selected Disciplines (Partial List)

Discipline	Vacancies	Experience
Computer Science & Engineering	07	7+ years
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg.	01	7+ years
Mechanical Engineering	01	7+ years
Physics/Photonics/Opto-Electronics	01	7+ years
Chemical Engineering	02 (multiple items)	7+ years

Scientist ‘C’ (Basic Pay: ₹67,700/- Level 11) – Selected Disciplines (Partial List)

Discipline	Vacancies	Experience
Electronics & Communication Engg.	Multiple (4+ items)	3+ years
Computer Science & Engineering	02	3+ years
Oceanography/Physical Oceanography	01	3+ years
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics	01	3+ years
Chemical Engineering	01	3+ years
Physiology / Pharmacology / Remote Sensing / Electrical Engg.	01 each	3+ years

*Full details including item numbers and equivalent subjects available in official notification.

DRDO RAC (Recruitment & Assessment Centre) invites online applications for Scientist positions under Lateral Recruitment Scheme. Apply online only at rac.gov.in.

📩 APPLICATION & CONTACT (CONFIDENTIAL – BOT PROTECTED)
🌐 Apply online only at: rac[dot]gov[dot]in (replace [dot] with .)
📧 For queries: lateral1[dot]recruitment[at]gov[dot]in (replace [at] with @, [dot] with .)
📞 Phone (obfuscated): 011-23889578 and 011-23889529
📅 Closing date: 19 June 2026 (4:00 PM)
⚠️ Application fee ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS male. No fee for SC/ST/Women/Divyang. RAC does not ask for any other payment.

📌 Key Eligibility & Instructions:

First Division Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or First Division Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
Experience: Scientist C (3+ yrs), Scientist D (7+ yrs), Scientist E (11+ yrs). Weightage for higher qualifications (PhD, M.Tech) as per rules.
Age Limit: Scientist C (max 35 yrs), Scientist D/E (max 45 yrs). Relaxation as per Govt. rules.
Only Indian Nationals eligible.
Serving Govt/PSU employees require NOC/CCA Declaration.
Experience certificates must be issued by Admin/HR Head/Director/Principal/Registrar only.
Multiple posts: apply separately for each item number with preference order.
Shortlisting via Administrative + Technical Screening; possible preliminary online interview.

DRDO, India’s premier defence research organisation, has released Advertisement No. 157 for lateral recruitment of Scientists in various disciplines. This is a highly coveted opportunity for engineering and science professionals seeking a career in defence R&D. The selection process involves administrative screening, technical screening, and interview. Candidates with experience in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Physics, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

Social media discussions among job aspirants highlight DRDO’s excellent career progression under the Flexible Complimentary Scheme (FCS), where promotions are merit-based and delinked from vacancy availability. The pay scales are as per 7th CPC (Level 11, 12, 13). The application fee is nominal (₹100). Women and reserved category candidates are exempted. The closing date is 19 June 2026. #DRDORecruitment #ScientistJobs #DRDO #RACRecruitment #DefenseJobs #PSUJobs #EngineeringJobs.

Candidates must ensure all documents are uploaded correctly before final submission. No corrections allowed after locking. Keep visiting rac.gov.in for updates.

DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

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DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

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DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

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DRDO RAC Scientist E Scientist D Scientist C Recruitment Advt No 157/2026

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