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DRDO RAC Scientist C, D, E Lateral Recruitment 2026 - 33 Posts

DRDO's Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) invited applications for 33 Scientist C/D/E posts under Advt. No. 157 (online from 30 May 2026; registration closed 19 Jun, form submission extended to 30 Jun 2026). RAC's schedule updated on 14 Sep 2026 shows administrative screening under process; technical screening (Sep 2026-Feb 2027) and interviews/results (Oct 2026-Mar 2027) are tentative.

• Organization: DRDO
• Post: Scientist 'E' (2), Scientist 'D' (11) and Scientist 'C' (20) in the DRDS cadre, including encadred posts, under the Lateral Recruitment Scheme
• Vacancies: 33
• Qualification: Engineering degree or PG in Science in the relevant discipline with post-qualification R&D experience: min. 11 years (E), 7 years (D), 3 years (C), as per advert
• Age limit: Maximum 45 years (Scientist E and D) and 35 years (Scientist C) as on closing date
• Apply from: 30 May 2026
• Last date: 30 Jun 2026
• Application fee: Rs 100 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates; no fee for SC/ST/Divyang/Women

Official links

• Official notification
• Official website

Always verify details in the official notification before applying.