DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)

RECRUITMENT & ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC)

LUCKNOW ROAD, TIMARPUR, DELHI – 110054

RECRUITMENT OF SCIENTISTS IN DRDO

Advt. No. 152

Closing date of Advertisement: 09 May 2025 (1600 hrs.)

In pursuit of self-reliance
reliance in critical technologies relevant to national security, DRDO formulates and executes programmes of scientific resear
research,
ch, design, development, testing
and evaluation of various systems, subsystems, devices and products required for defence of the nation. DRDO employs highly qualified and competent Scientists and
Technologists in Group ‘A’ Technical Service known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS).

es online recruitment applications through RAC website ([Link] for the following posts in the DRDS cadre of DRDO:
RAC invites

1,31,100/- , Level 13A as per 7th CPC) –

Scientist ‘F’ (Basic Pay: Rs. 1,31,100/ 01 Vacancy

No. of
Item Subject/ Equivalent acceptable subjects of
Vacancies Qualifications & Experience
No. Discipline Essential Qualification
(Lab/Estt)
1 01 Naval Architecture / Qualification: 1. Naval Engg.
Marine / Civil 2. Naval Architecture
Engineering * Essential: 3. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engg.
4. Naval Architecture & Offshore
(i) At least First class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Naval Engg.
Architecture / Marine / Civil Engineering from a recognized university or 5. Naval Architecture & Marine Engg.
equivalent. 6. Naval Architecture and
(ii) Minimum 13 years’ experience in research or design or development or Shipbuilding
production
produc of marine structures. 7. Marine Engineering
Desirable: 8. Oceanography Engg.
9. Civil Engineering
(i) PG Diploma in Naval Construction is preferred. 10. Civil & Structural Engg.
(ii) Master’s Degree in Engineering or Tech
Technology in Ocean Engineering / 11. Civil & Environmental Engg.
Naval Architecture / Metallurgy / Material Science / Corrosion Science. 12. Civil & Rural Engg.
(iii) Experience of working in ship lift facility / docking facility. 13. Civil & Water Management Engg.
(iv) Post Doctoral / Doctorate Degree in Engineering or Master’s Degree in [Link] & Infrastructure Engg.
Engineering or Technology or Management in relevant field. [Link] Engg. & Management
(v) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. [Link] other relevant discipline with
(vi) Four years’ experience in Research and Development Management to qualifying essential degree which
manage and coordinate science & technology related activities in the area of mentions ‘Naval’ or ‘Marine’ or
Project Management or Material Management or Resource Management or ‘Civil’ as the main discipline
Organisational Development.
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Scientist ‘E’ (Basic Pay: Rs. 1,23,100/
1,23,100/- , Level 13 as per 7 CPC) – 04
Vacancies
Item No. of Subject/ Equivalent acceptable subjects of
Qualifications & Experience
No. Vacancies Discipline Essential Qualification
2 01 Naval Architecture / Qualification: 1. Naval Engineering
Marine / Civil 2. Naval Architecture
Engineering * Essential: 3. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engg.
4. Naval Architecture & Offshore
(i) At least First class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Naval Engg.
Architecture / Marine / Civil Engineering from a recognized university or 5. Naval Architecture & Marine Engg.
equivalent. 6. Naval Architecture and
(ii) Minimum 10 years’ experience in research or design or development or Shipbuilding
production
produc in the field of construction/repair / modernization of marine 7. Marine Engineering
vehicles.
vehicles 8. Oceanography Engg.
Desirable: 9. Civil Engineering
10. Civil & Structural Engg.
(i) PG Diploma in Naval Construction is preferred. 11. Civil & Environmental Engg.
(ii) Knowledge of marine vehicles covering resistance, propulsion, manoeuvring 12. Civil & Rural Engg.
and seakeeping 13. Civil & Water Management Engg.
(iii) Master’s Degree in Engineering or Tech
Technology in the relevant field as [Link] & Infrastructure Engg.
mentioned in essential qualification.
qualification [Link] Engg. & Management
(iv) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. [Link] other relevant discipline with
qualifying essential degree which
mentions ‘Naval’ or ‘Marine’ or
‘Civil’ as the main discipline

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3 01 Electrical & Electronics Qualification: 1. Electronics & Computer Engg
/ Electronics & 2. Electronics & Control Engg.
Communication / Essential: 3. Electronics & Communication
Electronics & System Engg
Instrumentation (i) First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical & 4. Electronics & Telematics Engg
Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & 5. Industrial Electronics Engg
Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized University or Equivalent. 6. Tele Communication Engg
(ii) Minimum 10 years’ practical experience in Research / Design / 7. Telecommunication & Information
Development / Production in one or more of the following: Tech
8. Applied Electronics &
a. Power Generation and Distribution in Airborne / Naval Platforms
Instrumentation Engg
b. Navigation and Communication Systems of Airborne / Naval Platforms 9. Electronics & Electrical
c. Operation of Net Centric Equipment of Airborne / Naval Platforms Communication Engg
d. Operation of Avionics, Navigation and Communication of UAVs 10. Electrical with Communication Engg
11. Radio Physics & Electronics
Desirable: 12. Electronics & Communication Engg
(Avionics)
(i) Master’s Degree in the RF / VLSI / Microelectronics / Communication / 13. Electrical Power System Engg
Control Engineering. 14. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg
(ii) Doctorate Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Communication Engg. 15. Power Engg
(iii) Min. 3 years of Management Experience in Research / Design / 16. Power Electronics Engg
Development / Production 17. Electronic Instrumentation & Control
(iv) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. Engg
18. Electrical & Instrumentation Engg
19. Electrical Instrumentation and
control Engg
20. Power Electronics & Instrumentation
Engg
21. Electronic Communication &
Instrumentation Engg
22. Any other relevant discipline with
qualifying degree which mentions
‘Electronics’ or ‘Electrical’ or
‘Instrumentation’ as the main
discipline
4 01 Metallurgical Qualification: 1. Metallurgy & Material Tech
Engineering / Material 2. Metallurgical Engg.
Science Engineering Essential: 3. Materials Engg.
4. Material Science Engg.
(i) First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgical 5. Material Science & Metallurgical
Engineering/ Material Science Engineering from a recognized University or Engg.
equivalent. 6. Any other relevant discipline with
(ii) Minimum 10 years’ practical experience in Research / Design / qualifying degree which mentions
Development / Production in one or more of the following: ‘Material Engg.’ or ‘Material Science’
or ‘Metallurgy’ as the main discipline
a. Aerospace or Aeronautical Materials
b. Characterization of Ti, AI, Ni based alloys, Steel, Nano Materials,
Magnetic Materials, Electronic Materials, Smart Materials etc
c. Casting / Forging / Additive Manufacturing / Welding of Aerospace or
Aeronautical Materials

Desirable:

(i) Master’s Degree in Metallurgy Engg. /Material Science Engg.

(ii) Doctorate Degree in the field of Metallurgy / Material Science Engg.
(iii) Min 3 Years of Management Experience in Research / Design /
Development / Production
(iv) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.

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 5 01 Chemical Engineering Qualification: 1. Chemical Engineering
2. Chemical Technology
Essential: 3. Chemical Plant Engg.
4. Applied Chemical & Polymer
(i) First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Technology
Engineering from a recognized University or Equivalent. 5. Polymer Science & Chemical
Technology
(ii) Minimum 10 years’ practical experience in Research / Design /
6. Chemical Science & Technology
Development / Production in one or more of the following: 7. Any other relevant discipline with
a. Evaluation / Quality Assurance / Testing of Explosives, Propellants and qualifying essential degree which
Devices mentions ‘Chemical ’ as the main
discipline
b. Applied Chemical and Polymer Technology
c. Chemical/Polymer/ Additive Manufacturing/stealth/Nano materials.
d. Quality Assurance or Quality control in Chemical/Polymer/Additive
Manufacturing/Stealth/Nano materials.

Desirable:

(i) M. Tech / M.E in Chemical Engineering

(ii) Doctorate Degree in the field of Chemical Engineering / Chemical
Technology
(iii) Minimum 3 Years’ of Management Experience in Research / Design /
Development / Production
(iv) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.

Scientist ‘D’ (Basic Pay: Rs. 78,800/- , Level 12 as per 7th CPC) – 04 Vacancies

Item No. Of Subject/ Equivalent acceptable subjects of

Qualifications & Experience
No. Vacancies Discipline Essential Qualification
6 01 Mechanical Engineering Qualification: 1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
Essential: 3. Mechanical & Production Engg.
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in 4. Any other relevant discipline with
Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. qualifying essential degree which
mentions ’Mechanical’ as the main
(ii) Minimum Seven Years’ of experience in Design of new products, detailed discipline
design and engineering analysis, evolving of Technical specification, review of
manufacturing drawings and liaising with fabricators, field engineering during
installation and trials.

Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant field as
mentioned in essential qualification.
(ii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese foreign
language.

7 01 Chemical Engineering Qualification: 1. Chemical Engineering

2. Chemical Technology
Essential: 3. Chemical Plant Engg.
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in 4. Applied Chemical & Polymer
Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Technology
5. Polymer Science & Chemical
Technology
(ii) Minimum Seven Years’ experience in experimental research, design &
6. Chemical Science & Technology
development of porous materials including carbonaceous materials for
7. Any other relevant discipline with
absorption technologies towards environmental application such as CO2 and qualifying essential degree which
other pollutants capture/removal. mentions ‘Chemical ’ as the main
discipline
Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant field as
mentioned in essential qualification.
(ii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese foreign
language.

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 8 01 Mechanical Qualification: 1. Aerospace Engineering
Engineering/ Aerospace 2. Aeronautical Engineering
/ Aeronautical Essential: 3. Mechanical Engineering
(i) First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical 4. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
/ Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized University or 5. Mechanical & Production Engg.
Equivalent. 6. Aerospace Engg. (Avionics)
(ii) Minimum Seven Years’ practical experience in Research / Design / 7. Any other relevant discipline with
Development / Production in relation to Aero Gas Turbine Engines and its qualifying essential degree which
systems, with experience in one or more of the following: mentions ’Mechanical’ or ‘Aerospace‘
a. Research or Design Activities. or ‘Aeronautical’ as the main
b. Knowledge in Manufacture, Repair and Overhaul. discipline
c. Knowledge in Life Extensions.
d. Knowledge in Testing and trouble shooting.
e. Knowledge in Casting, Forging, Machining, Mechanical Metallurgy
etc.
f. Knowledge in Quality Assurance.
Desirable:
(i) Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering domain / Gas Turbine
Engines / Aerospace Propulsion Systems.
(ii) Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Gas Turbine Engines /
Propulsion Systems/Aeronautics
(iii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
9 01 Mechanical / Aerospace Qualification: 1. Aerospace Engineering
/ Aeronautical 2. Aeronautical Engineering
Essential: 3. Mechanical Engineering
(i) First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical 4. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
/ Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized University or 5. Mechanical & Production Engg.
Equivalent. 6. Aerospace Engg. (Avionics)
(ii) Minimum Seven years’ practical experience in Research / Design / 7. Any other relevant discipline with
Development / Production in one or more of the following: qualifying essential degree which
a. Research or Design Activities of Airborne Systems mentions ’Mechanical’ or ‘Aerospace‘
b. Design & Development or Production of Aeromechanical Systems. or ‘Aeronautical’ as the main
c. Casting, Forging, Machining, Mechanical Metallurgy of discipline
Aeromechanical Systems.
d. Quality Assurance of Aeromechanical systems.

Desirable:

(i) Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering domain / Aerospace /

Aeronautics.
(ii) Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aeronautics
(iii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist ‘C’ (Basic Pay: Rs. 67,700/- , Level 11 as per 7th CPC) – 12 Vacancies
Item No. of Subject/ Equivalent acceptable subjects of
Qualifications & Experience
No. Vacancies Discipline Essential Qualification
10 02 Aerospace/ Qualification: 1. Aerospace Engineering
Aeronautical 2. Aeronautical Engineering
Engineering Essential: 3. Aerospace Engg. (Avionics)
(i) At least First class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in 4. Any other relevant discipline with
Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized University or qualifying essential degree which
Equivalent. mentions ‘Aerospace‘ or
(ii) Minimum Three Years’ practical experience in Aerodynamics towards Aircraft ‘Aeronautical’ as the main discipline
Configuration Design / Analysis / Development / Research

Desirable:
(i) Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aerospace / Aeronautical
Engineering
(ii) Experience in CFD Tools / Wind Tunnel Testing / Aero data Generation / Aircraft
Performance.
(iii) Programming experience in C / MATLAB / PYTHON
11 02 Mechanical / Aerospace Qualification: 1. Aerospace Engineering
Engineering 2. Aeronautical Engineering
Essential: 3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
(i) At least First class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical 5. Mechanical & Production Engg.
/ Aerospace Engineering from a recognized University or Equivalent. 6. Aerospace Engg. (Avionics)
(ii) Minimum Three Years’ research experience in Designing of Mechanical Systems 7. Any other relevant discipline with
/ Propulsion Systems qualifying essential degree which
mentions ’Mechanical’ or ‘Aerospace‘
Desirable: or ‘Aeronautical’ as the main
discipline
(i) Master’s Degree / Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace
Engineering
(ii) Experience / Research work in Rocket propulsion / Combustion

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12 01 Mechanical Engineering Qualification: 1. Mechanical Engineering
Essential: 2. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in 3. Mechanical & Production Engg.
Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. 4. Any other relevant discipline with
qualifying essential degree which
(ii) Minimum Three Years’ practical experience in research or design or mentions ’Mechanical’ as the main
development in any two areas from the following: discipline
a) Design of Mechanical systems in the area of electro mechanical systems or
towed underwater bodies or moored systems or electronic packaging
b) Underwater structures
c) Finite Element Structural analysis
d) CFD analysis (thermal or hydrodynamics)

Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering
(ii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese foreign
language.

13 01 Electronics Engineering Qualification: 1. Electronics Engg.

/ Electronics & Tele- 2. Electronics & Computer Engg.
Communication Essential: 3. Electronics & Control Engg.
Engineering / (i) At least First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in 4. Electronics & Communication System
Electronics & Electrical Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Tele- Communication Engineering / Engg.
Engineering / Electronics & Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / 5. Electronics & Telematics Engg.
6. Industrial Electronics Engg.
Instrumentation Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
7. Electronics & Tele-communication
Engineering /
Engg.
Mechanical Engineering (ii) Minimum Three Years’ experience in research or design or development or 8. Tele-Communication Engg.
production in one or more of the following areas: 9. Tele-communication & Information
a) Design and simulation of MEMS sensors Tech
b) Silicon based MEMS sensor fabrication technology 10. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
c) MEMS sensors packaging and characterization 11. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Engg.
12. Electronics & Electrical
Desirable: Communication Engg.
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Microelectronics / VLSI/ 13. Electronics & Communication Engg.
Nanotechnology / Solid State technology / Sensor Systems Technology / Solid (Avionics)
state materials 14. Electrical with Communication Engg.
(ii) Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese foreign [Link] Physics & Electronics
[Link] Engg.
language.
[Link] & Electronics Engg.
[Link] Power System Engg.
17. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg.
18. Power Engg.
19. Power Electronics Engg.
20. Instrumentation Engineering
21. Instrumentation & Control Engg.
22. Mechanical Engineering
23. Mechanical & Automation Engg.
24. Mechanical & Production Engg.
[Link] other relevant discipline with
qualifying essential degree which
mentions ‘Electronics’ or ‘Electrical’
or ‘Instrumentation’ or ‘Mechanical’
as the main discipline
14 02* Nuclear Medicine Qualification: --

Essential:
(i) A medical qualification Included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule
or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102
of 1956). Holders of medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third
Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section
13 of the said Act.
(ii) Required Post-Graduate Degree qualification in Nuclear Medicine
(iii) Three years’ practical and administrative experience in the required field of
Nuclear Medicine

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15 04 Electronics and Qualification: 1. Electronics Engg.
Communication 2. Electronics & Computer Engg.
Engineering Essential: 3. Electronics & Control Engg.
4. Electronics & Communication
1. First Class Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or Technology in Electronics and Technology
Communication Engineering or equivalent from recognized university. 5. Electronics & Communication Engg.
2. Minimum Three Years’ experience in Research or design and Development Or (Industry Integrated)
Production 6. Electronics & Communication
a) In area of design, simulation using Microwave CAD tools (HFSS/ADS/Microwave System Engg.
7. Electronics & Communication
office/ CST studio etc.), development, testing/characterization of Broadband RF
Engg.(Microwaves)
circuits and Antennas (or) 8. Electronics & Communication
b) In area of design, simulation, analysis, testing & qualification, Integration and Engg. (Sandwich)
performance evaluation of Radar/Communication/EW Subsystem/System (or) 9. Electronics & Communication
c) In area of hardware and software design, algorithm development using Engg. (Radio & System)
MATLAB/C/C++, simulation, analysis, testing, Integration and performance 10. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
11. Electronics & Tele- Communication
evaluation of Signal Processing unit (or)
Engg.
d) In area of Embedded System Hardware/Software design and development 12. Electronics & Tele- Communication
using MATLAB/C/C++, Operating system/device drivers etc., (or) Technology(Electronic Radio)
e) In area of FPGA based hardware and firmware development using 13. Electronics & Telematics Engg.
VHDL/Verilog , VLSI/Chip design etc. 14. Industrial Electronics Engg.
15. Tele Communication Engg.
Desirable: 16. Telecommunication & Information
Tech
1. Doctorate or Master’s Degree in engineering or Technology in the 17. Applied Electronics &
Electronics and communication Engineering or equivalent discipline Instrumentation Engg.
2. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese 18. Electronics & Electrical
Communication Engg.
19. Electrical with Communication
Engg.
20. Radio Physics & Electronics
21. Electrical Engg.
22. Electrical & Electronics Engg.
23. Electronics & Communication Engg.
(Avionics)
24. Any other relevant discipline with
qualifying degree which mentions
‘Electronics’ as the main discipline

(*) Marked posts are the ones in which candidates from all Divyang/PwD categories(except Visually Impaired) can apply. Remaining posts are the ones
in which candidates from specific categories of Divyang/PwD candidates viz., Acid Attack Victims and Dwarfism only can apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Online Submission of Application

As described above for different posts, the applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria (in respect of age, essential qualification, experience) as
on the closing date of advertisement i.e. 09 May 2025 (1600 hrs.). Candidates are required to first register online at the RAC website ([Link] for filling
the online application form.
a. On successful registration, the candidates may login and submit the online application before the closing date of the advertisement to avoid last
minute network congestion.
b. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post. In such case, please mention the item no. (nos.) of all
other posts where you have applied/intend to apply alongwith the order of preference for all Items in case of final selection against multiple Items.
c. Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number or Email as vital information regarding their shortlisting/selection status will be
intimated through Email / SMS.
d. The applicants are advised to fill in/ upload documents for all their particulars carefully in the online application. After previewing the application
along with uploaded certificates/documents, the application needs to be locked for submission. Only locked/finalised applications in all respects
shall be considered. No correction in the data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once their application is finally
submitted / locked.
e. Candidates are advised to keep visiting RAC website([Link] for regular updates regarding their eligibility status upon their login.
f. Dispute, if any, will be subject to the Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
g. Candidates will have to produce all certificates, in original, for verification at the time of interview, if and when called for.
h. Candidates are also advised to retain a printout/copy of the online application(.pdf format) after submission.
i. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Eligibility

1. Academic Requirements

1.1 Candidates should be in possession of First Class degree in Engg./Technology certificate awarded by a recognised University or equivalent.
1.2 Candidates should possess the prescribed experience in the relevant field as mentioned under the column “Qualifications & Experience” and must have
documentary proof for establishing the fact.
Weightage for higher qualification will be given based on the following conditions:
(a) Weightage for higher qualification is equated to research experience and is given as:
(i) Post Graduate Qualification in Engineering: 2 years of weightage.
(ii) Post Graduate Degree in Medicine(For Medical Post only):3 years of weightage.
(iii) Doctorate Degree in Engineering:4 years of weightage.

Note : Dissertation of ME/[Link]. or Project/ Dissertation/ Thesis in case of Doctorate Degree in Engineering must be in the field relevant to the
required area of experience for the given post.
(b) In case of candidate(s) possessing both (i)&(iii) above, weightage of higher degree only will be given subject to the note above.

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 (c) Weightage of higher qualifications to be equated as experience only when the higher qualification is in the relevant discipline and the respective
higher qualification(s) has been acquired before the closing date. Candidates are therefore, advised to highlight the experience acquired (either
through Higher Qualification or Job Experience) matching to requirements mentioned under Essential and/or Desirable Qualification while filling
the Justification column under ‘Other’ Section in the online Application form.
(d) Maximum weightage upto 3 years only will be given for the work experience as Research Fellow / Research Associate etc. (for every completed year
of experience) and in case of such candidate(s) possessing ME/[Link] degree, weightage of one year only will be given for experience subject to the
note above. However, in ADA Bengaluru, the designation of JRF/SRF has been re-designated to Project Assistant. Therefore, such Project Assistants
(working at ADA only) will be eligible to get the benefit of weightage in experience that has been obtained post re-designation.
(e) The period of study should not overlap with work experience.

(HOWEVER,THE WEIGHTAGE IS NOT AUTOMATIC. IT WILL DEPEND ON THE RELEVANCE OF THE HIGHER QUALIFICATION AND RESEARCH CARRIED OUT BY THE
CANDIDATE RELEVANT TO DRDO).

2. Age Limit For Candidates (as on closing date of advertisement)

a. For Scientist ‘D’/‘E’/’F’: not exceeding 50 years.
b. For Scientist ‘C’ : not exceeding 40 years.
Relaxation in upper age limit(as per Govt. rules):
a. Upto 10 years for Divyang/PwD candidates
b. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Civilian Central Govt. Employees working(on regular basis) in posts which are in
the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be
useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the advertised posts.
c. The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue.
d. For vacancies pertaining to Sc C and above, category reservation is not applicable, therefore, there is no age relaxation under reserved
categories

Note : Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years including any of the age relaxation mentioned above

3. Nationality
Only Indian Nationals can apply.

4. Work Experience

4.1 The required experience will be counted only after the date on which the essential qualification has been acquired. While counting the experience,
the suitability of the level of experience possessed will also be considered. For details regarding Suitable level or Pay equivalence, please visit RAC
website and check ‘Pay Equivalence Criteria’.
4.2 All experience certificates/documents/promotion orders indicating length and nature of experience for each employment record should be
uploaded.
4.3 For all posts, candidates should have attained the current experience level at one level below the post applied for before the closing date of the
advertisement. Any experience below the Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC or equivalent will not be considered. For details regarding Suitable level or
Pay equivalence, please visit RAC website and check ‘Pay Equivalence Criteria’.
4.4 Candidates who have worked or are currently working in Private Sector must submit proof of Pay drawn/Cost to Company (CTC) /CTC revision
document/Form 16Aduring the period claimed as experience for the post. While determining the suitable level of experience, the Pay drawn
/CTC/Form 16A will only be the sole criteria. For details regarding Suitable level or Pay equivalence, please visit RAC website and check ‘Pay
Equivalence Criteria’.
4.5 The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, trainee or as a Visiting/Guest Faculty, Technical Assistant,
Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, Project Assistant (except for ADA) etc. will not be counted while calculating the suitable experience.
4.6 Experience certificates/proofs should contain name of individual, designation, salary drawn, date of joining with CTC/leaving and areas of work.
4.7 Candidates should upload all experience certificates, salary slips, promotion orders or proofs related to change in designation/pay scales/ctc revision
etc. The length of experience i.e. date of joining alongwith Pay Scale/CTC and end date of each employment record should be available to verify
the period of suitable experience.
4.8 The experience certificate/proof issued by Admin/ HR Head / Director / Principal / Dean / Registrar / Competent Authority of the Institution will only
be acceptable. The experience certificates issued by Group/Division Head/ Project Head/ Professor or Head of department etc. will not be accepted.
4.9 Experience certificates related to Fellowships must be issued by the aforesaid competent authority.

Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) Declaration & Acknowledgement:

4.10 All serving candidates (working in permanent or temporary capacity) working in Government or in Government owned organizations (PSU/Joint
venture, Government promoted societies and Government /Non-Government companies / Agencies / Entities where Government or Government
promoted companies/ Agencies/Entities have a combined controlling stake of 50% or more) need to upload a signed declaration at the time of
online submission of application(as per format given on the website), undertaking that they have informed in writing to their Cadre Controlling
Authority (CCA) about their application for the post in RAC, DRDO failing which their candidature will be rejected. In case of any objection over
application, the employer may directly communicate with RAC (email:[Link]@[Link]) regarding objection within 15 days of the
closing date of online registration.
4.11 These candidates will be required to produce the proof (in original) of their communication with their employer i.e. THE INTIMATION TO THE
EMPLOYER AND THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYER regarding their application for the desired post at the time of interview(if
called for) failing which, their candidatures will be treated as cancelled.
4.12 Such Candidates shall ensure that the intimation will be made to the employer in the prescribed format only (available upon RAC website) else the
intimation in any other format will not be considered.
4.13 Such Candidates should note that in case a communication from the employer is received by RAC withholding the permission to the candidate
applying for the post, their candidature will be liable for cancellation.

5. Application Fee & Mode Of Payment

General, OBC and EWS male candidates are required to pay a non-refundable non-transferable application fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only) payable
online only. There is no application fee for SC/ST/Divyang and Women candidates.

6. Screening/ Shortlisting

Screening of received applications will be carried out at multiple stages including:

6.1 Administrative Screening will be carried out for verification of identity, age, essential & higher qualifications and length of suitable experience at initial
stage
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 6.2 For all Administratively Eligible applications, Technical Screening (may be at two levels, if required) will be carried out for verification of suitability of
experience possessed by the candidates with the experience advertised against each vacancy. Technically screened applications (Biodata based
Technical Screening at Level-1) will be shortlisted for further selection process in the Predefined Ratio* by adopting any one or more of the following
methods:

a. On the basis of educational qualifications and / experience

b. Relevance of suitable experience
c. On the basis of Desirable Qualification
d. By holding a Technical Screening Committee Meeting including Technical Experts from Industry/ Academia/ DRDO

6.3 Subsequent to technical screening at Level-1, in case the no. of candidates shortlisted for Final Personal Interview in accordance to any of above
mentioned methods is large, then further shortlisting may be carried out by conducting Technical Screening at Level-2 i.e. Preliminary Online
Interview of short duration (10-15 minutes). The number of candidates to be shortlisted for Preliminary Online Interview is as under (subject to their
availability):

*Predefined Ratio for candidates to be called for Preliminary Online Interview (if applicable)

(i) For one Post Upto 24 candidates only

(ii) For 2-3 posts Upto 48 Candidates only
(iii) For 4-6 posts Upto 72 Candidates only

Based upon the performance in the Preliminary Online Interview, candidates will be shortlisted fo rthe Final Personal Interview in the following
Predefined ratio** subject to their availability:

**Predefined Ratio for candidates to be called for Final Personal Interview

(i) For one Post Upto 12 candidates only

(ii) For 2-3 posts Upto 24 Candidates only
(iii) For 4-6 posts Upto 36 Candidates only

The following is hereby informed:

- In case, the administrative screening at initial stage does not result in sufficient no. of eligible candidates (i.e. min. of 06 candidates against one vacancy), then
the subsequent selection process for said vacancy may be cancelled.

- in case, the technical screening(at Level-1 or at Level-2) does not result in sufficient number of candidates ( min. of 06 candidates per vacancy for Final Personal
Interview), then the number of vacancies will be reduced to the number for which the number of candidates is found to be sufficient for Final Personal
Interview. If it is not sufficient for even one vacancy then the recruitment process for that item will be cancelled.

- In case of cancellation of recruitment process due to any of the above mentioned reasons, the respective posts may then be re-advertised.

Note : RAC reserves the right to modify the screening/shortlisting procedure depending upon the availability of suitable candidates

7. Selection Process
7.1 The final selection of candidates will be purely on the basis of merit of marks scored by a candidate in the final personal interview only. For all
vacancies, the candidates must score a minimum of 75% marks (i.e. 75 out of 100) in the Final Personal Interview for consideration for selection.
The intimation/interview schedule for the same will be provided through RAC website.
7.2 All decisions in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application shall be final and no enquiry or correspondence will be
entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency.

8. Liability To Serve
As per the Central Government Rules, selected candidates will have the liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/ field area locations.

9. Closing Date
Online submission will remain available on RAC website upto 09 May 2025 (1600 hrs.).

[Link] Instructions

10.1 Candidates will be shortlisted for personal interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications. They must
ensure that information provided by them is correct. If at the time of interview or at any subsequent stage, any information given by them or any
claim made by them in their online application is found to be false/ incorrect, their candidature will be rejected and they may also be debarred
either permanently or for a specified period from appearing in any future selection activity conducted by RAC.
10.2 The number of vacancies may vary.
10.3 Translation ambiguity, if any, will be resolved to the English version of the advertisement
10.4 The period of experience claimed like date of joining/date of leaving/current job status should be easily verifiable from experience
certificates/documents uploaded.

10.5 Proper salary proofs shall be uploaded as Passbook entries, Bank Account statements etc. will not be considered as salary proofs
10.6 In case age relaxation is being sought then the candidate must ensure that the age relaxation under Ex-serviceman category has not been claimed
previously and relevant proof is required to be uploaded for the same.
10.7 Applicant must clearly mention details of relatives presently working in DRDO, if any.
10.8 Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

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11. Check List (Important Documents To Be Uploaded)
Please ensure that:

The file size of each document/certificate to be uploaded should be between 100 KB to 500 KB and UPLOADED DOCUMENTS MUST BE LEGIBLE/ READABLE
AND NOT PASSWORD PROTECTED.

11.1 Date of Birth (DOB) proof i.e. Self attested Matriculation certificate/High School certificate/Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Local Authority etc.
has been uploaded and it mentions birth date.
11.2 A recent passport size colour photograph (size not exceeding 50 KB) has been uploaded
11.3 Scanned sample of candidate’s signature(size not exceeding 50 KB) has been uploaded
11.4 Self-attested degree certificates/testimonials regarding Essential qualification and Higher qualification along with mark-sheets have been uploaded
11.5 Fellowship proofs mentioning the start date and end date of fellowship have been uploaded.
11.6 Duly signed CCA Declaration(if applicable) has been uploaded
11.7 In case of mismatch in candidate name and/or parent(s) name(s) as mentioned in the application form with any of the documents/certificates being
uploaded, the relevant notarized affidavit in support has been uploaded.
11.8 If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than English or Hindi, a notarized transcript of the same has been uploaded
11.9 All experience certificates (with the start and end date) and salary Proofs / Appointment letter (with pay scale or CTC), Promotion letters(with revised
scales or CTC), Form 16A and Salary slips(in the beginning and at the end) as proof of pay drawn for the each employment/experience claimed have
been uploaded
11.10 Uploaded experience certificate has been issued by competent authority like Admin/ HR Head/Director/Principal/Dean/Registrar/Head of the
Organisation only.
11.11 Requisite caste/ disability certificate, in case you belong to Divyang/ SC/ST category (for fee waiver only) has been uploaded
11.12 Requisite Release certificate in case you are a retired Armed Forces personnel has been uploaded
11.13 Fee has been paid, if you belong to UR/OBC/EWS Category(except Women candidates).
11.14 Retained a printout of the finally submitted online application.

12. Caution
Misrepresentation or falsification of facts/information detected at any stage of the selection process or instances of misconduct/misbehaviour at any stage
during selection process shall result in cancellation of candidature without any notice and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Please note
that RAC does not request for any payment at any stage of recruitment process except the application fee as applicable(para-5). Candidates may note that no
such demand, if any, should be entertained and the matter may be brought to the notice of the Chairman RAC by e-mail at: [Link]@[Link] or by post
to The Chairman RAC, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur,[Link] identity of the candidate will be kept confidential.

13. Contact Details

1. For all queries related to applying online for this advertisement, please contact phone no. 011-23812955 or email at [Link]@[Link]
2. For any other queries related to this advertisement, please contact PRO at 011-23830599 / 23889529 or email at [Link]@[Link]

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