ARCI Recruitment 2026 — 29 Scientific & Technical Posts

The International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) is an autonomous R&D centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, located at Balapur, Hyderabad, Telangana. Its mission is to develop highly competitive and commercially viable technologies for Indian and global markets, with research spanning energy materials and systems, surface engineering, ceramics, carbon materials, and powder metallurgy. ARCI provides an excellent work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and intellectual freedom, enabling motivated individuals to realize their full creative potential. The centre also strives to maintain a workforce that reflects gender balance and encourages women candidates to apply.

Why You Should Apply

This recruitment covers six posts across scientific, technical, administrative, finance, and support categories, so candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th pass with ITI up to Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering can find a suitable opening. Pay levels range from Level 2 to Level 10 of the 7th CPC, with benefits such as NPS, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Medical Reimbursement, Children Education Allowance, and LTC. Working at a DST autonomous R&D centre also gives scientists and technicians direct exposure to advanced materials research and industry-linked projects.

About the Post

ARCI is recruiting for Scientist “B” (R&D), Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts), Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, Technician “A”, and Driver “A”. Scientist “B” candidates will work on ongoing R&D projects in energy materials and systems, surface engineering, ceramics, carbon materials, and powder metallurgy. The Officer “B” will manage finance and accounts for sponsored and contract R&D projects, including project accounts for more than 50 projects, Statements of Expenditure, Utilization Certificates, annual accounts, and purchase and inventory functions. Technical Assistants and Technicians will support scientific staff in operating and maintaining R&D equipment and implementing SOPs and safety protocols. Assistants will work in the Director’s Office, administration, finance, and purchase functions (one position at ARCI Gurugram Office for liaison work), and Drivers will handle staff cars, buses, and other vehicles in the Motor Transport Section.

Recruitment Overview

ARCI has released Advertisement No. ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026 for the recruitment of Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Support Staff on Direct Recruitment/Deputation basis. A total of 29 posts are notified: Scientist “B” (4), Officer “B” (1), Technical Assistant “A” (7), Assistant “A” (6), Technician “A” (9), and Driver “A” (2). Applications must be submitted online only, and the last date for submission is 21 November 2026. Selection is through preliminary screening followed by a Computer Based Competitive Written Examination (CWE) at Hyderabad, and then an Interview, Trade/Skill Test, or Driving Test depending on the post. Officer “B” is filled on deputation through a presentation and personal interview.

Important Dates

Note: Dates are tentative as per the notification. For Assistant “A” and Technician “A”, the schedule lists only one date each, and the notification does not clearly state whether it is for the written examination or the skill/trade test. Candidates should confirm on the official ARCI website.

Vacancy Details

Discipline-wise breakup:

Notes: Assistant “A” — 5 posts at ARCI-Hyderabad and 1 post at ARCI-Gurugram Office (NCR). Out of the total vacancies for Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, and Technician “A”, two posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (OH/HH/VH categories). Vacancy numbers are marked with an asterisk in the notification and may change.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

Age relaxation details for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen and the crucial date for age calculation are not mentioned in the extracted notification.

Educational Qualification & Experience:

• Scientist “B” (R&D): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Materials Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, or in Mechanical Engineering, from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Master’s degree in the above disciplines and one year of R&D experience in industry, R&D, academic institutions, or S&T organizations.
• Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts): Bachelor’s Degree with a good academic record or equivalent. Deputation from Central/State Governments, Universities, recognized research institutions, or Semi-Government/Statutory/Autonomous Organizations — holding analogous posts, or with 5 years’ regular service in Level 8/Level 7 posts, or 8 years’ regular service in Level 6 posts (or equivalent). Substantial experience in Finance & Accounts in a supervisory capacity, with knowledge of GFR, PFMS, TSA, GeM, income tax, GST, BRS, and annual accounts. Desirable: MBA in Finance or PG Degree/Diploma in Finance/Financial Management.
• Technical Assistant “A”: B.Sc. in Physical Sciences (with Chemistry as one subject) or equivalent, OR a 3-year full-time Diploma in Metallurgy/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized Board of Technical Education. Candidates with higher qualifications (M.Sc./B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.S./Ph.D.) will not be considered.
• Assistant “A”: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a good academic record, or equivalent, plus 3 years’ experience in Director’s Office/Secretariat/Administration & Establishment/HRD/Finance & Accounts/Purchase & Inventory/Liaison work, with good knowledge of MS Office, e-Office, and ERP applications.
• Technician “A”: 10th/SSC pass plus a 2-year full-time ITI in Fitter/Turner/Electrician trade, and 3 years’ technical experience in Industry/R&D laboratories (apprenticeship experience counts; experience must be supported by NPS/EPF & ESI membership). Candidates with higher qualifications (Diploma/B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech./M.E./M.S.) will not be considered.
• Driver “A”: 10th/SSC pass or equivalent, a valid driving license for light and heavy vehicles, knowledge of motor mechanism, at least 3 years’ experience driving light vehicles and 6 years driving heavy vehicles (after obtaining valid LMV and HMV licenses), and knowledge of maintaining vehicle logbooks and journey records. Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen.

Nationality: Indian citizens only.

Physical Standards

Not specified, except that Driver “A” candidates must pass a skill test, a driving test on light and heavy vehicles, and a repair/rectification test for minor vehicle problems. Two posts across Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, and Technician “A” are reserved for PwD candidates (OH/HH/VH categories).

Salary/Pay Scale

Salary is as per government norms at the minimum of the respective pay level, and gross emoluments include basic pay, DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as applicable. Other benefits include NPS, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Medical Reimbursement, Children Education Allowance, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

Selection Process

A Committee constituted by ARCI first screens applications based on academic performance, relevance and number of years of experience, and other parameters. Screened-in candidates then go through the stages below:

Candidates called for the next stage: Scientist “B” — at least 10 times the vacancies; Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, and Technician “A” — up to 6 times the vacancies; Driver “A” — up to 10 times the vacancies. ARCI may also use any other selection method or test at its sole discretion.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

All written examinations are Computer Based and held at Hyderabad only.

The Trade/Skill Test for Technical Assistant “A” and Technician “A” carries 100 marks for 45 to 120 minutes, and the Skill Test for Assistant “A” carries 100 marks for 90 minutes; all are qualifying in nature, and their marks are not counted in final selection. A detailed subject-wise syllabus is not mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee is payable for each post applied, via UPI or NEFT/RTGS.

Reserved category candidates applying against unreserved posts must pay the full fee. Candidates bear all bank/transaction charges, and the fee is not refundable or transferable to any other recruitment process.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official ARCI careers page at https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies.
2. Read the full advertisement, instructions for online submission, and general terms and conditions carefully before applying.
3. Check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and required experience for your chosen post code (SB001, OB001, TA001, AA001, TC001, or DA001).
4. Fill in the online application form with complete and accurate details in every column.
5. Apply separately for each post, as the fee is payable per post applied.
6. Pay the application processing fee through UPI (using the QR code/UPI ID given in the notification) or NEFT/RTGS to the Canara Bank account (Kanchanbagh Branch, Hyderabad) listed in the notification.
7. Enter the bank transfer details in the space provided in the online application and attach the transaction receipt.
8. Upload all required certificates and supporting documents as specified on the portal.
9. Review the application carefully and submit it in final form — applications left in draft mode will not be considered.
10. Ensure the fee reaches ARCI by 21.11.2026, as applications whose NEFT/RTGS amount is not received by this date will not be considered.
11. Submit the completed online application on or before 21 November 2026.
12. Check the ARCI website regularly for screening results, examination schedules, and further instructions.

Documents Required

A detailed document checklist is not included in the extracted notification. Based on the post requirements, candidates should keep ready their educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates (supported by NPS/EPF & ESI membership for Technician “A” and Driver “A”), a valid LMV/HMV driving license (Driver “A”), category/EWS/PwD certificates where applicable, Ex-Servicemen documents (where applicable), and the fee transaction receipt.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only; applications through any other mode, incomplete applications, or applications without fee details will be summarily rejected.
• Fee details and the transaction receipt are mandatory; without them, the online application will be rejected.
• Technical Assistant “A” and Technician “A” are entry-level posts, so candidates with higher qualifications than those specified will not be considered.
• Experience for Technician “A” and Driver “A” must be supported by NPS/EPF & ESI membership; certificates from unregistered companies/industries or individuals will not be accepted, and part-time experience is not counted.
• If certificates are found forged, invalid, or if information is suppressed, the appointment can be cancelled or terminated at any time, with legal action possible.
• No refund will be made if a candidate is not shortlisted, does not attend the test, is not selected, or submits wrong or incomplete bank details or an incomplete application.
• The examination centre for all written tests is Hyderabad only.
• Officer “B” is a deputation post, normally for a period not exceeding three years from the date of joining.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in ARCI Recruitment 2026? A1. There are 29 posts in total: Scientist “B” (4), Officer “B” (1), Technical Assistant “A” (7), Assistant “A” (6), Technician “A” (9), and Driver “A” (2).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for ARCI Recruitment 2026? A2. The last date for submission of online applications, and for receipt of the fee, is 21 November 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee for ARCI Recruitment 2026? A3. For Scientist “B” and Officer “B”, the fee is Rs. 600 for General/OBC and Rs. 400 for SC/EWS/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen. For the other four posts, it is Rs. 500 for General/OBC and Rs. 300 for the reserved groups above.

Q4. What is the salary for the Scientist “B” post? A4. Scientist “B” is at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC with approximately Rs. 1,18,110 per month in total emoluments.

Q5. What is the age limit for Technician “A” and Assistant “A”? A5. The maximum age is 28 years for both posts.

Q6. Where will the written examination be held? A6. The Computer Based Competitive Written Examination for all posts will be held at Hyderabad only.

Q7. Is the Officer “B” post a regular recruitment? A7. No, Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) is filled on deputation for a period normally not exceeding three years, from Central/State Government, university, research institution, or autonomous organization officers.

Important Links

• Official Website: https://arci.res.in
• Apply Online: https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies
• Download Notification PDF: Available at https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies
• Official Notification: Advt. No. ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026

Conclusion

The ARCI Recruitment 2026 offers a wide range of opportunities, from Scientist “B” and Officer “B” to Technicians and Drivers, at a leading DST autonomous R&D centre in Hyderabad. With pay levels from 2 to 10 of the 7th CPC and a clear computer-based selection process, eligible candidates should apply online at arci.res.in/careers/vacancies and complete the fee payment before 21 November 2026. For more such government and research institute job updates, keep visiting certifica.in.