Registration of external experts through RAC website
RAC was established in 1985 as an agency for recruitment and promotion for
posts covered in Defence Research and Development Services (DRDS).
RAC makes available quality scientific manpower to different DRDO labs
for helping them complete their projects including mission mode projects
in important areas of technologies required for the Services. DRDO's
mission mode projects pertain to areas like missiles, electronics, life sciences,
naval systems, vehicles and armaments, aeronautics and many other
branches of engineering and technology. RAC addresses this challenge of tapping and
retaining bright scientific talent at various levels through various schemes
realising its core functions.
In order to evolve a transparent system with a high degree of credibility,
RAC engages eminent experts with requisite domain knowledge from academic institutes,
scientific organizations and the industry who are adept in assessing not only
the scientific and technical competence but also the personal attributes,
managerial skills, attitude and aptitude of the candidates. RAC is, therefore
always on the lookout for engaging such experts. If you think that you are one
such expert having 20 or more years of experience in Academics/ Research &
Development in Govt./ Industry, and willing to participate in the processes of
recruitment and assessment of scientists, then please give us your details in the
form available through the following link.
Every year RAC recruits Scientists in DRDS mostly at entry level (Scientist 'B'). However, depending on the requirements in specialized areas of research & development, limited number of scientists are also recruited in higher grades (Scientist 'C' to Scientist 'H').
One of additional responsibilities of RAC includes the induction of Project Engineers on contract basis and Scientists / Engineers on regular basis for various Grades for ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency). ADA, Department of Defence R&D is the nodal agency for the design & development of LCA. RAC also assess the suitability of ADA scientists / engineers for promotion to next higher grade through duly constituted Assessment Boards.
Induction of Scientists in Science/Engineering category
Essential Qualifications
At least first class Master's Degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognised University or equivalent.
Experience of at least 3 years for Scientist 'C', 7 years for Scientist 'D', 10 years for Scientist 'E', 13 years for Scientist 'F' and 15 years for Scientist 'G'/Scientist 'H' in research/ design/ development or production in the required area.
Desirable qualifications
Knowledge of Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Russian
Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master's degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned (applicable for Scientist 'C' & above).
Induction of Scientists in Medical/ Veterinary Science category
Essential qualifications
A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of medical qualifications included in the Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfill the conditions specified in Sub - section (3) of Section 13 of the said Act.
Or
A dental qualification included in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentist Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).
Or
A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) duly recognised by Veterinary Council of India.
Completion of compulsory rotating Internship.
Post-graduate degree and (applicable for Scientist 'C' & above) experience of at least 3 years for Scientist 'C', 7 years for Scientist 'D', 10 years for Scientist 'E', 13 years for Scientist 'F' and 15 years for Scientist 'G'/Scientist 'H' in practical & administrative field and also in the required field of medical relief, medical research, medical education or public health organisation.
Age Limit
For Scientist 'B': not exceeding 28 years
For Scientist 'C': not exceeding 35 years
For Scientist 'D' and Scientist 'E': not exceeding 45 years
For Scientist 'F' and 'G': not exceeding 50 years.
For Scientist 'H': not exceeding 54 years.
The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in case of Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe candidates and 3 years for Other Backward Communities (OBC) against the post reserved for them. Relaxation of age for candidates in regular service of Central /Union Territory is as per rules in vogue. The upper age limit in addition to above is also relaxable by 5 yrs. for persons with disability in identical disciplines whether the posts are reserved for them or not. The offer of appointment is subject to verification of requisite certificates and medical fitness required for Group 'A' (Class I Gazetted) technical posts of Government of India with field service liability.
