ARCI Hyderabad Recruitment 2026: 29 Scientist, Technical & Support Staff Vacancies – Apply by 21 November

Table of Contents

1. ARCI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
2. Post-wise Vacancies and Salary
3. Who Can Apply? Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. How Candidates Are Selected
8. Steps to Apply Online
9. Important Links
10. Quick FAQs on ARCI Recruitment 2026
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 24 October 2026 from official notification

Looking for a research-centre job in Hyderabad? ARCI Recruitment 2026 is now open. The International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D centre of the Department of Science and Technology, has invited online applications for 29 posts under Advertisement No. ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026. The posts range from Scientist “B” to Driver “A”, so there is something for engineers, graduates, diploma holders, ITI candidates and 10th pass drivers. The last date to apply online is 21 November 2026.

Below you will find vacancies, pay levels, eligibility, fee, selection stages and the application steps. For more openings, keep visiting JobsDigger.

ARCI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Department of Science and Technology
Post Name	Scientist “B” (R&D), Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts), Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, Technician “A”, Driver “A”
Advertisement / Notification Number	ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026
Total Vacancies: 29	Scientist “B” 4, Officer “B” 1, Technical Assistant “A” 7, Assistant “A” 6, Technician “A” 9, Driver “A” 2
Job Location	Balapur, Hyderabad (one Assistant “A” post at ARCI Gurugram Office)
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	arci.res.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	21 November 2026

Post-wise Vacancies and Salary

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Scientist “B” (R&D) – SB001	4 UR 2, OBC (NCL) 2	Pay Level 10 About Rs 1,18,110 per month
Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) – OB001	1 Category: Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Pay Level 10 About Rs 1,18,110 per month
Technical Assistant “A” – TA001	7 UR 6, EWS 1 Metallurgy 3, Mechanical 2, Electrical 1, Chemistry 1	Pay Level 6 About Rs 73,020 per month
Assistant “A” – AA001	6 UR 4, OBC (NCL) 1, SC 1 5 at Hyderabad, 1 at Gurugram	Pay Level 5 About Rs 61,240 per month
Technician “A” – TC001	9 UR 8, EWS 1 Fitter 6, Turner 1, Electrician 2	Pay Level 4 About Rs 54,210 per month
Driver “A” – DA001	2 UR 2 (ex-servicemen preferred)	Pay Level 2 About Rs 39,970 per month

Two posts across Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A” and Technician “A” are reserved for persons with disabilities (OH/HH/VH). Benefits include NPS, gratuity, group insurance, medical reimbursement, children education allowance and LTC.

Who Can Apply? Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Scientist “B”	B.E./B.Tech in Materials Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering	Desirable: Master’s in these disciplines and one year of R&D experience
Officer “B”	Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record	Substantial supervisory experience in Finance & Accounts; working in government, university, research or autonomous body in an analogous post, OR 5 years’ regular service at level 8/7, OR 8 years at level 6. Desirable: MBA/PG in Finance
Technical Assistant “A”	B.Sc. in Physical Sciences with Chemistry OR 3-year full-time Diploma in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering	Entry-level post; candidates with higher qualifications are not eligible
Assistant “A”	Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record	3 years’ experience in administration, HR, finance, purchase or liaison work; knowledge of MS Office, e-Office and ERP. Desirable: MBA or PG
Technician “A”	10th/SSC pass with 2-year full-time ITI in Fitter, Turner OR Electrician	3 years’ technical experience in industry or R&D labs; entry-level post, higher qualifications not eligible
Driver “A”	10th/SSC pass with valid LMV and HMV licence	3 years’ experience driving light vehicles and 6 years driving heavy vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism

Age Limit

Post Name	Maximum Age
Scientist “B”	30 years
Officer “B”	56 years
Technical Assistant “A”	30 years
Assistant “A”	28 years
Technician “A”	28 years
Driver “A”	27 years

Age relaxation and the age calculation date: Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
Scientist “B” and Officer “B” – General/OBC	Rs 600	UPI (QR code on notice) or NEFT/RTGS
Scientist “B” and Officer “B” – SC/EWS/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen	Rs 400	UPI or NEFT/RTGS
Other posts – General/OBC Other posts – SC/EWS/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen	Rs 500 Rs 300	UPI or NEFT/RTGS

The fee is non-refundable and is payable per post applied. Candidates bear bank and transaction charges, and the payment receipt must be attached to the online form. Applications without fee proof are rejected.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Online Application	21 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment (NEFT/RTGS amount to be received)	21 November 2026
Computer Based Written Exam – Scientist “B”, Technical Assistant “A” (tentative)	23 December 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 noon)
Computer Based Written Exam – Driver “A” (tentative)	23 December 2026 (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
Officer “B” Interview (tentative)	December 2026
Scientist “B” Interview (tentative)	January 2027
Trade/Skill Tests (tentative)	Technical Assistant “A” and Assistant “A”: 23 January 2027; Technician “A” and Driver “A”: 24 January 2027

How Candidates Are Selected

All applications first go through a preliminary screening by a committee based on academics and relevant experience. After that:

• Scientist “B”: Computer Based Written Exam of 300 marks (100 MCQs, 3 hours, 1 mark negative marking) followed by an interview; final merit is 50% exam and 50% interview.
• Officer “B”: a 10 to 15 minute presentation followed by a personal interview; final selection is on interview performance.
• Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A” and Technician “A”: a 200-mark written exam plus a qualifying trade or skill test of 100 marks; final selection is on the written exam only.
• Driver “A”: a 100-mark written exam (Motor Vehicles Act and general questions) and a skill and driving test; final weightage is 40% exam and 60% driving test and repair work.

The written exam, tests and interviews are all held in Hyderabad.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Go to the ARCI careers page at arci.res.in/careers/vacancies.
2. Read the online submission instructions and terms carefully.
3. Fill in the online application for the post code you want.
4. Pay the fee by UPI or NEFT/RTGS and enter the transaction details in the form.
5. Attach the payment receipt and required documents, then submit before 21 November 2026.

Offline, incomplete or fee-less applications are rejected.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	arci.res.in

Quick FAQs on ARCI Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply?

21 November 2026 is the last date for online applications and fee payment.

How many posts are there in ARCI Recruitment 2026?

There are 29 vacancies across six posts.

Where is the job location?

Most posts are at ARCI, Balapur, Hyderabad; one Assistant “A” post is at the Gurugram office.

Can ITI candidates apply?

Yes. ITI holders in Fitter, Turner or Electrician with the required experience can apply for Technician “A”.

Is there any application fee exemption?

No full exemption is stated. Reduced fees apply to SC/EWS/PwD/Women/Ex-servicemen candidates.

Where will the exam be held?

The Computer Based Written Exam is held only in Hyderabad.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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