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145
# Status
1. Screening of applications is in process.
Interview Letters for Metallurgy/Material Science & Engg (Item no. 5), Electronics & Communication Engg (Item no. 1), Mechanical Engg (Item no. 2), Computer Science & Engg (Item no. 3), Electrical Engg (Item no. 4), Chemical Engg (Item no. 8), Aeronautical Engg (Item no.9) , Chemistry (Item no. 7), Civil Engg (Item no. 11), Physics (Item no. 6), Mathematics (Item no. 10), Geology & Geophysics (Item no. 13), Petroleum Engineering (Item no. 14), Production and Industrial Engineering (Item no. 15) are available for download at candidate login.

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Published on : 12 Jun, 2024

Interview calendar will be open at the Candidate Login for the disciplines of Material Sc. & Engg./Metallurgical Engg (from 26 September - 01 October 2024), Mechanical Engg (30 August - 08 September 2024), Electronics & Communication Engg (20-28 August 2024), Computer Science & Engg (25 July - 30 July 2024), Chemical Engg (26 July - 30 July 2024), Petroleum Engg (26 July - 30 July 2024), Electrical Engg (15 - 19 July 2024), Aeronautical Engg (from 12 -18 July 2024), Geology & GeoPhysics (from 18- 23 March 2024), Physics (from 12-18 March 2024), Mathematics (from 08-12 March 2024).
Shortlisted candidates must login during this period to select their interview date themselves.
Published on : 15 Jul, 2024

Shortlisting status for interview in disciplines of Electronics & Communication Engg (item no. 1), Mechanical Engg (Item no. 2), Computer Science & Engg (Item no. 3), Electrical Engg (Item no. 4), Material Science & Engg/Metallurgy (Item no. 5), Chemical Engg (Item no. 8), Aeronautical Engg (Item no.9) , Chemistry (Item no. 7), Civil Engg (Item no. 11), Physics (Item no. 6), Mathematics (Item no. 10), Geology & Geophysics (Item no. 13), Petroleum Engineering (Item no. 14), Production and Industrial Engineering (Item no. 15).

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Published on : 10 Jul, 2024

Recommendations for Selection for Vacancies in Electrical Engg. (Item No. 4), Physics (Item No. 06), Chemistry (Item No. 7), Chemical Engg (Item No. 8), Aeronautical Engg. (Item No. 9), Mathematics (Item No. 10), Civil Engg. (Item No. 11), Geology & Geophysics (Item No. 13) and Petroleum Engg. (Item No. 14).

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Published on : 11 Jul, 2024

Corrigendum
Published on : 24 Jul, 2024

Recommendations for Selection for the Posts Reserved for Persons With Disabilities (PwD).

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Published on : 18 Jan, 2024

The status of shortlisting for interview is likely to be declared during the last week of January to February 2024 based on the discipline/subject of candidates. Thereafter, as per para 5 of Advt. no. 145, shortlisted candidates will be required to confirm their willingness to appear for interview, and also select their own interview date from the interview calendar that shall be made available discipline-wise/item-wise from time to time at the RAC website.

The interview calendar for each discipline will be open only for a fixed period of time (5 days) during which the interview dates will be released incrementally (50% dates at a time only during 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.) for selection by candidates on first-come-first-served basis. As and when the interview scheduling window gets opened for their respective disciplines, shortlisted candidates will be notified through SMS/email to login at the RAC website and choose their interview date themselves.

 Candidates are advised to keep checking the RAC website to get the latest update about their interview calendar opening date.
Published on : 1 Jan, 2024

Shortlisting status for vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

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Published on : 15 Dec, 2023

29 December 2023 (17:00 hrs) is the last date for candidates working in Govt or Govt owned organizations to fill the Declaration form regarding intimation to Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) through Candidate Login. Candidates should note that if they fail to submit the required declaration form at RAC website by 29 December 2023 (17:00 hrs) their candidature is liable to be cancelled.

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Published on : 13 Dec, 2023

Addendum to Revised Advt. no. 145 for Six Vacancies of Scientist 'B' in WESEE. Addendum
(Dated 05-Sep-2023)

Last date to apply for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in Advt. no. 145 has been extended to 29 September 2023 (16:00 hours). Candidates may however note that the crucial date for determining the age limit will remain the same as the closing date notified earlier i.e. 31 August 2023.


Corrigendum/ Revised Advertisement Advt. no. 145 for 204 vacancies of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, ADA, DST and CME.
Due to additional vacancies in ADA, DST and CME, and revision of age limit to 35 years from the earlier 28 years for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, the Corrigendum/ Revised Advt. no. 145 has been published with the revised vacancy position and age limits as given below:

  Category    Revised Age Limit for DRDO
i) Un Reserved (UR) /EWS     35 years
ii) OBC (Non-creamy layer)     38 years
iii) SC/ST     40 years


Revised advertisement
(Dated 27 July 2023)
Old advertisement

The closing date for receipt of online applications will be 31 August 2023 (1700 hrs), 29 September 2023 (16:00 hrs)
Published on : 23 May, 2023

Advertisement No.

147
# Status
1. Screening of applications is in process.
Please note that the interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for Item No. 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33 and 38 under Mechanical Engineering discipline has been updated and interview letters are available upon candidate’s login at RAC website only.
Published on : 8 Oct, 2024

Please note that the results for Technical Screening for Item No. 24 under Metallurgy or Material Science & Engineering discipline and Item No. 27 under Material Science & Engineering / Naval Architecture / Metallurgy/ Polymer Science & Engineering vide Advt. No. 147 have been updated and are available upon candidate’s login at RAC website.
It is also informed that interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for Item No. 24 under Metallurgy or Material Science & Engineering discipline and Item No. 27 under Material Science & Engineering / Naval Architecture / Metallurgy/ Polymer Science & Engineering discipline will be updated upon candidates’ login at RAC website in due course.
All concerned candidates are advised to remain prepared for aforesaid interview at short notice.
Published on : 8 Oct, 2024

Please note that the review screening for administrative eligibility status of applications received for Item No. 29 under Aerospace Engineering discipline has been completed.
The final eligibility status after review has been updated upon candidate’s login at RAC website.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.
Published on : 24 Sep, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 2, 25, 40, 41 & 42 under Computer Sc. & Engineering has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening under aforesaid Item along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable), has been uploaded and the said facility will remain open till 08 Oct 2024 (1600 HRS).
The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.
Published on : 24 Sep, 2024

Please note that the results of Final Personal Interview for Physiology (Item No. 35) and Biotechnology/ Biochemistry (Item No. 36) have been updated and are available upon concerned candidate’s login at RAC website.
Published on : 10 Sep, 2024

Please note that the results for Technical Screening for Item No. 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33 and 38 under Mechanical Engineering discipline have been updated and are available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that interview schedule of Online Preliminary Interview for Item No. 9, 13, 17, 18, 26 and 28 is available upon candidate's login at RAC for shortlisted candidates only.

It is also informed that interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for all mentioned Items under Mechanical Engineering discipline will be updated upon candidate's login at RAC website in due course after completion of Online Preliminary Interview.
All concerned candidates are advised to remain prepared for aforesaid interview at short notice.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.
Published on : 9 Sep, 2024

Please note that the review screening for administrative eligibility status of applications received for Item No. 24 under Metallurgy or Material Science & Engineering discipline and Item No. 27 under Material Science & Engineering / Naval Architecture / Metallurgy/ Polymer Science & Engineering has been completed.
The final eligibility status after review has been updated upon candidate’s login at RAC website.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.
Published on : 7 Sep, 2024

Please note that the interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline and Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline has been updated and interview letters are available upon candidate’s login at RAC website only.
Published on : 22 Aug, 2024

Please note that the results for Technical Screening for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline have been updated and are available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline will be updated upon candidate's login at RAC website in due course.
All concerned candidates are advised to remain prepared for aforesaid interview at short notice.
Published on : 20 Aug, 2024

Please note that the results for Technical Screening for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline have been updated and are available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that interview schedule of Final Personal Interview for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline will be updated upon candidate's login at RAC website in due course.

All concerned candidates are advised to remain prepared for aforesaid interview at short notice.
Published on : 20 Aug, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status of applications received for Item No. 29 under Aerospace Engg. discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening under aforesaid Item along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable), has been uploaded and the said facility will remain open till 27-Aug-2024 (1600 hrs.).
The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 13 Aug, 2024

Please note that the review/challenge period for administrative screening status of applications received for Item No. 24 under Metallurgy or Material Science & Engineering discipline and Item No. 27 under Material Science & Engineering / Naval Architecture / Metallurgy/ Polymer Science & Engineering has been completed. The review screening is under process.
The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.
Published on : 9 Aug, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33 and 38 under Mechanical Engineering discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33 and 38 under Mechanical Engineering discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 8 Aug, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 16 under Physics/ Radiation Physics discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 16 under Physics/ Radiation Physics discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website .
It is also informed that further selection activity Item No. 16 under Physics/ Radiation Physics discipline has been cancelled due to insufficient no. of administratively eligible candidates as per advertisement.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 25 Jul, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website .
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 25 Jul, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website .
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 25 Jul, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/Biochemistry discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website .
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 16 Jul, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable)for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline has been completed. The final eligibility status after review has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login at RAC website.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 16 Jul, 2024

Recommendations for Selection for Vacancies under Naval Architecture for Item No. 3,6,8,12,20 & 34.

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Published on : 2 Jul, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 36 under Biotechnology/ Biochemistry discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening under aforesaid Item along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable), has been uploaded and the said facility will remain open till 04 July, 2024 (1600 HRS).

The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 21 Jun, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 35 under Physiology discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening under aforesaid Item along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable), has been uploaded and the said facility will remain open till 04 July, 2024 (1600 HRS).

The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 21 Jun, 2024

Please note that the administrative screening status for applications received for Item No. 16 under Physics discipline has been updated and is available upon candidate’s login. It is also informed that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening under aforesaid Item along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable), has been uploaded and the said facility will remain open till June 26, 2024 (1600 HRS).

The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 19 Jun, 2024

Please note that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening, along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable) for Items No. 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 28, 33 and 38 under Mechanical Engineering has been uploaded and the window will remain open till June 24, 2024 (1600 HRS). 

The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

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Published on : 11 Jun, 2024

Please note that the challenge period to raise any query related to administrative screening, along with the facility to upload a review document (if applicable) for Items No. 3, 6, 8, 12, 20, and 34 under Naval Architechture Engineering has been uploaded and the window will remain open till April 1, 2024 (1600 HRS). 

The final eligibility status after review will be updated in due course.
No separate email will be accepted in this regard.

** Please note that the selection activity under Item No. 1 has been cancelled due to the insufficient number of administratively eligible candidates.

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Published on : 22 Mar, 2024

RAC invites applications for various scientists’ posts in the DRDS cadre of DRDO.
The start date to submit online application will be from 21-Oct-2023.
Closing time has been extended upto 1800hrs (17 Nov 2023).


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(Dated 01 November 2023)
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Last date to apply: 17 November 2023 (1500 hrs) (1800hrs)
Published on : 13 Oct, 2023

Requirement of Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist 'B' in DRDO
Published on : 10 Sep, 2024

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URL https://rac.gov.in is the official website of the Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC). Please be aware that unauthorized websites may mislead users while displaying https://rac.gov.in as a hyperlink that redirects to their own web pages. RAC shall not be responsible for any misinformation arising out of the use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained in any fake hyperlink/website operating in its name. For authentic and up-to-date information on DRDO recruitments, as issued by RAC, please visit the official and authentic RAC website by typing the URL https://rac.gov.in directly in the address bar of the browser.

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  • For latest updates, applicants are requested to visit this website at least twice a week.
  • All advertisements for inviting applications for Junior Research Fellowships and Apprenticeship positions are regularly posted on the DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in.
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Current status of recent advertisements:
# Advertisement Status Last Updated
1. Advt. No. - 151 Applications are being compiled. 22 Aug, 2024
2. Advt. No. - 150 Cancelled due to administrative reason. 2 Jul, 2024
3. Advt. No. - 149 Result Declared. 20 Aug, 2024
4. Advt. No. - 148 Due to inadequate response against the vacancies, further selction activtity is cancelled. 24 Apr, 2024
5. Advt. No. - 147 Screening of applications is in process. 16 Oct, 2024
6. Advt. No. - 146 Selection process has been completed. 6 May, 2024
7. Advt. No. - 145 Screening of applications is in process. 16 Oct, 2024
8. Advt. No. - 144 Result Declared. 13 Dec, 2023
9. Advt. No. - 143 Completed at RAC end. 9 Jun, 2023
10. Advt. No. - 142 Due to insufficient no. of eligible candidates for given vacancies, further selection activity under advertisement has been cancelled. 28 Jul, 2023
11. Advt. No. - 141 Result Declared. 27 Sep, 2023
12. Advt. No. - 140 Result Declared. 21 Jul, 2023
13. Advt. No. - 139 Result Declared. 28 Dec, 2023
14. Advt. No. - 138 Result Declared. 16 Mar, 2022
15. Advt. No. - 137 Due to unavoidable reasons, the further processing of recruitment against Advertisement Notice No 137 published in the Employment News for the week 30th May – 05th June 2020 stands cancelled. 28 Mar, 2022
16. Advt. No. - 136 Result Declared 31 Aug, 2020
17. Advt. No. - 135 Result Declared 24 Sep, 2020
18. Advt. No. - 134 Result Declared 16 Apr, 2019
19. Advt. No. - 133 Result Declared 26 Oct, 2018
20. Advt. No. - 132 Result Declared 13 Nov, 2018
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Requirement of Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist 'B' in DRDO
Published on : 10 Sep, 2024

  Debarment
While processing the applications received against Advertsement No. 136, it was found that 6 candidates have filled in incorrect GATE score and have also uploaded modified GATE score card. The competent authority after going through their explanation have debarred them for applying against any DRDO vacancy for a period of three years till 30-August, 2022.
Published on : 11 Mar, 2020

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Published on : 7 Oct, 2016

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