The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt No. 147/RAC/2026) for the selection of eligible candidates for DRDO Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) Scientist ‘B’ 2026 through GATE. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Post / Role: DRDO Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) Scientist ‘B’ 2026 through GATE
- Advertisement Ref: Advt No. 147/RAC/2026
- Total Vacancies: 631 Posts (Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, ADA & DST)
- Educational Criteria: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, ECE, CSE, Electrical, Metallurgy, etc. with valid GATE score
- Age Limit: Unreserved: 35 Years | OBC: 38 Years | SC/ST: 40 Years
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500) Group A Gazetted (Total emoluments approx ₹ 1,00,000/- per month)
- Job Location: DRDO Labs, ADA Bengaluru, and Aeronautical Quality Assurance Directorates across India
- Employment Type: Regular Defence Research Service (DRDS) Group A
- Selection Process: Shortlisting based on GATE score (1:10 ratio) followed by Personal Interview (Minimum 70% for UR and 60% for reserved required in interview)
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 Jun 2026 (05:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | Personal Interviews from September 2026 onwards |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Net Banking, UPI, Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
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