Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO – Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment (Advt. No. 156)
Jobs Short Details / Jobs Overview
The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), invites online applications for direct recruitment to the posts of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and encadred posts of Scientist ‘B’ in various other establishments under the Ministry of Defence. This recruitment aims to bring in graduate engineers and post-graduates in Science to contribute to national defense and technology. The positions offer a Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) with a basic pay of Rs. 56,100/- and total emoluments approximately Rs. 1,00,000/- at the time of joining.
Post Details
The recruitment is for Scientist ‘B’ and equivalent posts across different organizations:
| Post Name | Organization | Number of Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) | 127 | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ | Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) | 09 | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ | Weapons & Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE) Delhi | 12 | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ | College of Military Engineering (CME) Pune | Level-10 (7th CPC) | |
| Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ | Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune | Level-10 (7th CPC) | |
| Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ | Selection Centre North (SCN) Jalandhar/Selection Centre Central (SCC) Bhopal/Selection Centre South (SCS) Bangalore under Army HQ, Navy HQ, Air HQ, and other units/estts. under Ministry of Defence | Level-10 (7th CPC) |
(Note: The exact breakdown of the 12 vacancies for “Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B'” across WESEE, CME, AFMC, and Selection Centres is not detailed in the provided document.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduate engineers and post-graduates in Science, including students who have appeared in their final semester examinations. Specific disciplines and percentage requirements would be detailed in the full advertisement.
- Citizenship: The document implies Indian citizenship for recruitment to central government posts.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards.
Age Limit
The provided document does not explicitly state the age limit for these posts. Age criteria, including permissible relaxations for various categories, would typically be detailed in the full official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Online Application: Initial submission of applications.
- Screening: Applications are screened based on eligibility criteria.
- Interview/Test: The advertisement implies a selection process that could include an interview, though a specific “Computer Based Test (CBT)” or “Personal Interview” is not explicitly detailed in the provided portion, other than mentioning “application fee as mentioned at Para 4, as applicable.”
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to medical fitness.
Important Dates
- Closing Date for Online Application: 21 days from the date of publication in the Employment News.
- (Note: The specific publication date in the Employment News is not provided in this document, so the exact closing date cannot be determined from this information alone.)
Examination Fee
- Application Fee: Mentioned at “Para 4” in the full advertisement. The provided document states, “RAC does not request for any payment at any stage of recruitment process except the application fee as mentioned at Para 4, as applicable.” The specific fee amount is not visible in the provided text.
How to Apply
- Online application is mandatory.
- Candidates must apply through the RAC website:
https://rac.gov.in. - Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
- For queries related to applying online, candidates can contact phone no. 011-23812955. For other queries, contact 011-23830599, 011-23889526, or email at
pro.recruitment@gov.inordirectrec.rac@gov.in.
Important Links
- Apply Now: [click here]
- Official Website: [click here]
- Notification: [click here]