- Formulation of policies for recruitment and assessment of DRDO & ADA scientists.
- Ensuring objectivity and confidentiality in all selection activities.
- Providing strategic guidance to achieve stakeholder satisfaction.
- Overseeing high-level selection processes for scientific and technical personnel.
- Extending selection services to allied agencies like Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA).
RAC
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Ph.D.
Chairperson, Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC)
Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Delhi
Apply Deadline
07 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) (RAC-DRDO) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹225,000 - ₹225,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 65 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Proven track record in relevant fields (scientific, technological, academic, or civil service). - Experience at the level of Secretary to the Government of India is preferred. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Eminent retired or serving individuals from scientific, technological, academic, or civil service backgrounds.
- Must hold a position equivalent to Secretary to the Government of India (Level 17 of Pay Matrix in the 7th CPC).
- Minimum basic pay of ₹2,25,000 (as per 7th CPC).
- Proven track record in relevant fields.
- Must provide an undertaking to join the post if selected.
- Must hold a position equivalent to Secretary to the Government of India (Level 17 of Pay Matrix in the 7th CPC).
- Minimum basic pay of ₹2,25,000 (as per 7th CPC).
- Proven track record in relevant fields.
- Must provide an undertaking to join the post if selected.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection through a high-level Search-cum-Selection Committee appointed by the Government of India.
- Committee has the authority to consider additional candidates beyond those who apply.
- Appointment is on a contractual re-employment basis.
- Approval required from the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).
- Committee has the authority to consider additional candidates beyond those who apply.
- Appointment is on a contractual re-employment basis.
- Approval required from the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled biodata form (available on RAC website).
- Undertaking stating willingness to join if selected.
- Proof of pay level 17 or Secretary-level post (appointment letter, PPO, etc.).
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, post-graduation, Ph.D., etc.).
- Employment details (current/last held positions, experience certificates).
- Publications and research papers (top 5 papers and 5 books).
- Awards, scholarships, and memberships in academic/professional societies.
- References (5 most important references with contact details).
- Justification statement (250 words) on suitability for the role.
- Undertaking stating willingness to join if selected.
- Proof of pay level 17 or Secretary-level post (appointment letter, PPO, etc.).
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, post-graduation, Ph.D., etc.).
- Employment details (current/last held positions, experience certificates).
- Publications and research papers (top 5 papers and 5 books).
- Awards, scholarships, and memberships in academic/professional societies.
- References (5 most important references with contact details).
- Justification statement (250 words) on suitability for the role.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the role and responsibilities of the Chairperson of RAC?
The Chairperson of RAC is primarily responsible for formulating policies related to the recruitment and assessment of DRDO and ADA scientists. They also provide guidance to ensure objectivity and confidentiality in all selection activities, aiming to achieve the highest level of stakeholder satisfaction.
Q.
Who is eligible to apply for the position of Chairperson RAC?
Eminent retired or serving persons such as scientists, technologists, academicians, and civil servants at the level of Secretary to the Government of India (Level 17 of Pay Matrix in the 7th CPC) are eligible to apply.
Q.
How will the Chairperson RAC be selected?
The Chairperson will be selected through a high-level Search-cum-Selection Committee appointed by the Government of India, in accordance with DOP&T instructions and with the approval of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). The committee may consider any other names apart from those received in response to the advertisement.
Q.
What is the duration of the appointment for the Chairperson RAC?
The appointment will be made for a period of three years or until the attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Q.
What are the key entitlements and perks for the Chairperson RAC?
Key entitlements include basic pay (Rs 112,500), Dearness Allowance (DA) on basic pay, accommodation or HRA, a staff car, reimbursement of newspaper and telephone bills, and reimbursement of briefcase/office bag expenditure every three years.