DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2026: Upcoming Notification
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) is expected to announce the Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2026 soon. This recruitment will fill Group ‘A’ Gazetted positions under the Ministry of Defence across DRDO laboratories in India. The vacancies will be available in Engineering, Life Sciences, and Humanities/Social Sciences disciplines. Candidates must hold a valid GATE score in the relevant subject and fulfill all eligibility conditions. Final selection will be based on GATE score, written examination (if applicable), and/or personal interview.
Name of Organization Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Post Name Scientist ‘B’ in Engineering, Life Sciences, Humanities/Social Sciences Education B.E./B.Tech with GATE for Engineers; Master’s with GATE for Science/Humanities Total Vacancies To be announced Salary Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) of 7th CPC Pay Matrix + allowances (approx. ₹88,000 – ₹1,00,000/month) Age Limit UR/EWS: 35 years; OBC: 38 years; SC/ST: 40 years; PwBD: +10 years; Ex-Servicemen/Govt Employees as per rules Application Fee ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women Selection Process GATE score, Written Examination (if applicable), and Interview Apply Mode Online Job Location Across DRDO labs in India Last Date To Apply To be notified (Expected 2026)
DRDO Vacancy List
Post Name Discipline Education Scientist ‘B’ Engineering First Class B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE score Scientist ‘B’ Life Sciences Master’s in fields such as Entomology, Biostatistics with valid GATE Scientist ‘B’ Humanities/Social Sciences Master’s in Psychology, Sociology, etc. with valid GATE (XH code)
Eligibility Criteria
Education
Engineering: First Class B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score.
Life Sciences: Master’s degree in relevant subjects with GATE.
Humanities/Social Sciences: Master’s degree (Psychology, Sociology, etc.) with valid GATE (XH code).
Salary
Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500).
Gross monthly salary approx. ₹88,000 to ₹1,00,000 depending on posting city.
Age Limit
UR/EWS: 35 years
OBC (NCL): 38 years
SC/ST: 40 years
PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen/Government employees: As per Government of India rules
Application Fee
₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (Male).
No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on valid GATE score in the relevant subject.
Written Examination (if applicable for specific disciplines).
Personal Interview – final selection will consider GATE + interview marks.
Some disciplines may follow direct GATE + interview based selection.
How To Apply
Visit the official RAC portal: https://rac.gov.in .
Register with email ID and mobile number.
Fill in personal, academic, and GATE details.
Upload required documents:
Passport size photograph
Signature
GATE Scorecard
Educational certificates
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Review and submit the application form.
Save/print the application for future reference.
Important Dates
Notification Release Expected in 2026 Online Application Start Date To be announced Last Date for Online Application To be announced GATE Score Cut-Off Date To be announced Exam / Interview Dates To be notified later
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