Appointment of Chairperson – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO

🏛️ Detailed Notification – Appointment of Chairperson, Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO📢 Introduction and Background of RAC

The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), an independent unit of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, has issued Advertisement No. 158 inviting applications for the prestigious post of Chairperson RAC. RAC was established in 1985 and is responsible for recruitment, assessment, and training of DRDO scientists.

🗓️ Important Dates and Deadlines

• Date of Advertisement: Published in Employment News (August 2026)
• Closing Date for Applications: 07 September 2026
• Application Deadline: Within 30 days from publication in Employment News

💼 Roles and Responsibilities of the Chairperson

• Formulating policies related to recruitment and assessment of DRDO & ADA scientists.
• Ensuring objectivity, confidentiality, and transparency in all selection activities.
• Providing strategic guidance to achieve stakeholder satisfaction in recruitment processes.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

Applications are invited from eminent retired or serving persons such as Scientists, Technologists, Academicians, and Civil Servants who have served at the level of Secretary to the Government of India (Level 17 of Pay Matrix, ₹2,25,000).

⚖️ Selection Procedure and Committee Details

• The appointment will be made on a re‑employment contract basis.
• Selection will be carried out by a Search‑cum‑Selection Committee constituted by the Government of India.
• The Committee will function under the approval of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC).
• The Committee reserves the right to consider other eminent names apart from applications received.

⏳ Tenure and Duration of Appointment

The appointment will be for a period of three years or until the attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

💰 Pay Scale and Perks

As per Government norms, the Chairperson RAC will be entitled to the following benefits (indicative and subject to amendments):

• Basic Pay: ₹1,12,500 (less pension)
• Dearness Allowance (DA): As applicable on basic pay
• Accommodation/HRA: As applicable, depending on own house or rented accommodation
• Staff Car Facility
• Reimbursement of Newspaper Expenditure
• Reimbursement of Telephone Bill Expenditure
• Reimbursement of Briefcase/Office Bag Expenditure: Once every three years

📝 Mandatory Undertaking by Candidates

Applicants must submit an undertaking along with their biodata confirming their willingness to join the post if selected. Applications without this undertaking will be summarily rejected.

📮 Application Process and Submission Guidelines

• Download the prescribed biodata format from the RAC website: rac.gov.in.
• Send the duly filled biodata by Speed Post to:
  The Director, Recruitment and Assessment Centre, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
• Ensure that the application reaches within 30 days of publication in Employment News.
• For queries, contact via email: director.rac@gov.in

✅ Concluding Summary for Applicants

The RAC–DRDO is seeking a distinguished individual for the role of Chairperson RAC. This position carries immense responsibility in shaping recruitment policies and ensuring transparent selection of scientists. Eligible candidates at the Secretary level are encouraged to apply before 07 September 2026 with the required undertaking and biodata.

💰 Compensation Summary – Chairperson, RAC (DRDO)