Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (DRDO RAC) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Scientist C and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 16 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.
Online applications for the vacancies of Scientist C and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline.
Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Scientist C and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
DRDO RAC – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist E (Electronics & Communication Engineering) | 1 | Rs.123100-123100/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Computer Science & Engineering) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Physics, Photonics, Optics & Opto-Electronics, Engineering Physics) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Process Chemical Plant) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Metallurgical Processes) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering – Solid Propulsion) | 1 | Rs.78800-78800/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication Systems) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – FPGA, Signal Processing) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Signal, Image, RF) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, ML, Deep Learning) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering – Digital Hardware, FPGA) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication) | 1 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, HPC, Software) | 2 | Rs.67700-67700/- | All India |
| Total Vacancies: | 16 |
DRDO RAC Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements
To be eligible for DRDO RAC Scientist C and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment & Assessment Centre. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist E (Electronics & Communication Engineering) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering; 11 years experience in Digital Communication and Engineering | 11 years |
| Scientist D (Computer Science & Engineering) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering; 7 years experience in Software Engineering | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering; 7 years experience in Aero Configuration Design & Analysis and Aero Characterization | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering; 7 years experience in Design & Analysis of Mechanical Systems of Gas Turbine Engine | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Physics, Photonics, Optics & Opto-Electronics, Engineering Physics) | First Division M.Sc. in Physics, Photonics OR First Division B.E./B.Tech in Optics & Opto-Electronics, Engineering Physics; 7 years experience in Optics, Photonics | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Process Chemical Plant) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering; 7 years experience in Process Chemical Plant, Fuel Cell, Modeling & Simulation | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Metallurgical Processes) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering; 7 years experience in R&D process development, thermodynamics, metallurgical processes, scale-up | 7 years |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering – Solid Propulsion) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering; 7 years experience in Solid Propulsion System, Composites, NDT | 7 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication Systems) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering; 3 years experience in Electronics & Communication Systems | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – FPGA, Signal Processing) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering; 3 years experience in Hardware, Software design, FPGA, MATLAB, C/C+, Machine Learning | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Signal, Image, RF) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunication; 3 years experience in Signal Processing, Image Processing, RF Engineering | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, ML, Deep Learning) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering; 3 years experience in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Processing | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering – Digital Hardware, FPGA) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering; 3 years experience in Digital Hardware Design, FPGA, EDA, SoC | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication) | First Division B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering; 3 years experience in Communication Engineering | 3 years |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, HPC, Software) | First Division B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering; 3 years experience in AI, HPC, Software | 3 years |
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment & Assessment Centre for Scientist C and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scientist E (Electronics & Communication Engineering) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Computer Science & Engineering) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Physics, Photonics, Optics & Opto-Electronics, Engineering Physics) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Process Chemical Plant) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Chemical Engineering – Metallurgical Processes) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist D (Mechanical Engineering – Solid Propulsion) | Max 45 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication Systems) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – FPGA, Signal Processing) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Signal, Image, RF) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, ML, Deep Learning) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering – Digital Hardware, FPGA) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Electronics & Communication Engineering – Communication) | Max 35 years |
| Scientist C (Computer Science & Engineering – AI, HPC, Software) | Max 35 years |
The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.
The selection of candidates for Scientist C and other Posts will be carried out through Not Available. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment & Assessment Centre. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.
How to Apply for DRDO RAC Recruitment [ Complete Guide ]
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment & Assessment Centre is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from rac.gov.in before 19 June 2026.
Important Links
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Official Website | rac.gov.in |