ARCI Recruitment 2026 Out for 29 Scientist, Technical Assistant, Technician & Other Posts
The International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, an autonomous R&D centre of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has released the ARCI Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026) for 29 posts. The posts are Scientist “B” (4), Officer “B” Finance & Accounts (1), Technical Assistant “A” (7), Assistant “A” (6), Technician “A” (9) and Driver “A” (2). Candidates can apply online till 21 November 2026. Total monthly emoluments range from about Rs. 39,970 to Rs. 1,18,110, and the written exam is tentatively on 23 December 2026 in Hyderabad.
This article covers the ARCI vacancy 2026, discipline-wise breakup, eligibility, age limit, salary, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and how to apply, all taken from the official ARCI advertisement. Candidates interested in research institute jobs can also check the SCL Recruitment 2026, the IPR Recruitment 2026 and the MACS ARI Scientist Recruitment 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: ARCI, Hyderabad (DST, Govt. of India)
➤ Advertisement: ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026
➤ Total posts: 29
➤ Posts: Scientist “B”, Officer “B”, Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, Technician “A”, Driver “A”
➤ Pay: Level 2 to Level 10 (approx. Rs. 39,970 – Rs. 1,18,110 per month)
➤ Age limit: 27 to 30 years (56 for Officer “B” on deputation)
➤ Fee: Rs. 300 – Rs. 600, as per post and category
➤ Last date: 21 November 2026
➤ Written exam: 23 December 2026 (tentative), Hyderabad only
Table of Contents
- ARCI Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- ARCI Vacancy 2026
- Discipline-wise Vacancy
- Eligibility Criteria
- Salary and Age Limit
- Application Fee
- Exam Pattern
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- FAQs
- Important Links
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Overview
The ARCI Recruitment 2026 covers scientific, technical, administrative and support posts at ARCI Hyderabad, with one Assistant post at its Gurugram office. The key details are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) |
| Department | Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026 |
| Total posts | 29 |
| Mode of recruitment | Direct recruitment (Officer “B” on deputation) |
| Job location | Hyderabad (1 Assistant post at Gurugram office, NCR) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam centre | Hyderabad only |
| Official website | arci.res.in |
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The ARCI recruitment last date is 21 November 2026, and the fee must also be received by ARCI by this date. The tentative exam schedule is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application and fee | 21 November 2026 (Saturday) |
| CWE – Scientist “B”, Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, Technician “A” | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon (tentative) |
| CWE – Driver “A” | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), 9:00 – 11:00 AM (tentative) |
| Interview – Officer “B” | December 2026 (tentative) |
| Interview – Scientist “B” | January 2027 (tentative) |
| Trade / skill test – Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A” | 23 January 2027 (Saturday, tentative) |
| Trade / skill / driving test – Technician “A”, Driver “A” | 24 January 2027 (Sunday, tentative) |
ARCI Vacancy 2026: Post-wise and Category-wise
The ARCI vacancy 2026 has 29 posts. Technician “A” has the most posts (9), followed by Technical Assistant “A” (7). The post-wise and category-wise ARCI vacancy is given below.
| Post Code | Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB001 | Scientist “B” (R&D) | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 4 |
| OB001 | Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | Deputation (no category breakup) | 1 | ||||
| TA001 | Technical Assistant “A” | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 |
| AA001 | Assistant “A” | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 |
| TC001 | Technician “A” | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | 9 |
| DA001 | Driver “A” | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | |
Two posts out of Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A” and Technician “A” will be filled by PwD candidates (OH / HH / VH). For Driver “A”, preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen.
ARCI Discipline-wise Vacancy
For three posts, ARCI has given the subject-wise or trade-wise breakup. The details are shown below.
| Post | Discipline / Trade | Posts | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” | Metallurgy / Materials Science | 2 | UR 1, OBC 1 |
| Mechanical | 2 | UR 1, OBC 1 | |
| Technical Assistant “A” | Metallurgy | 3 | UR 2, EWS 1 |
| Mechanical | 2 | UR 2 | |
| Electrical | 1 | UR 1 | |
| Chemistry | 1 | UR 1 | |
| Technician “A” | Fitter | 6 | UR 5, EWS 1 |
| Turner | 1 | UR 1 | |
| Electrician | 2 | UR 2 |
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The ARCI eligibility is different for each post. Technical Assistant and Technician are entry-level posts, so candidates with higher qualifications are not allowed. The post-wise qualification is given below.
| Post | Essential qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | B.E. / B.Tech. in Materials / Metallurgical Engineering (or related) or Mechanical Engineering. Desirable: Master's degree and 1 year R&D experience |
| Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | Bachelor's degree; deputation from Central / State Govt. / universities / research or autonomous bodies, holding an analogous post or with 5 years in Level 8 / 7 or 8 years in Level 6; substantial supervisory experience in finance and accounts |
| Technical Assistant “A” | B.Sc. in Physical Sciences (with Chemistry), OR 3-year full-time Diploma in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering. Candidates with M.Sc. / B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / Ph.D. are not eligible |
| Assistant “A” | Bachelor's degree + 3 years' experience in administration / HR / finance / purchase / liaison in Govt. or academic / scientific / autonomous bodies; knowledge of MS Office, e-Office and ERP |
| Technician “A” | 10th pass + 2-year full-time ITI in Fitter / Turner / Electrician + 3 years' technical experience in industry / R&D labs (apprenticeship counts; must be backed by NPS / EPF and ESI). Diploma / B.Sc. or higher holders are not eligible |
| Driver “A” | 10th pass; valid licence for light and heavy vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism; 3 years' LMV and 6 years' HMV driving experience after getting the licence |
ARCI Salary and Age Limit 2026
The ARCI salary includes basic pay, DA, HRA and Transport Allowance at the minimum of the pay level. The post-wise pay and upper age limit are shown below.
| Post | Pay Level | Total emoluments (approx. per month) | Upper age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | Level 10 | Rs. 1,18,110 | 30 years |
| Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | Level 10 | Rs. 1,18,110 | 56 years |
| Technical Assistant “A” | Level 6 | Rs. 73,020 | 30 years |
| Assistant “A” | Level 5 | Rs. 61,240 | 28 years |
| Technician “A” | Level 4 | Rs. 54,210 | 28 years |
| Driver “A” | Level 2 | Rs. 39,970 | 27 years |
Other benefits include NPS, gratuity, group insurance, medical reimbursement, children education allowance and LTC. The advertisement does not list category-wise age relaxation in its text; check the online application instructions on the ARCI website.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The ARCI application fee is non-refundable, paid per post by UPI or NEFT / RTGS. The category-wise fee is shown below.
| Category | Scientist “B” / Officer “B” | Technical Assistant / Assistant / Technician / Driver |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 |
| SC / EWS / PwD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 400 | Rs. 300 |
Reserved candidates applying against unreserved posts must pay the full fee. Enter the bank transfer details in the form and attach the transaction receipt. The amount must reach ARCI by 21 November 2026. Bank details (Canara Bank, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad) are given in the advertisement.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The ARCI Computer Based Competitive Written Examination (CWE) has a subject section (Section A) and a general section (Section B). The post-wise exam pattern is given below.
| Post | Section A | Section B | Total / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” | 90 MCQs × 3 marks (Metallurgy / Mechanical), −1 per wrong | 10 MCQs × 3 marks (analytical / logical reasoning), −1 per wrong | 300 marks, 3 hours |
| Technical Assistant “A” | 50 MCQs × 3 marks (Chemistry / Metallurgy / Mechanical / Electrical), −1 per wrong | 50 MCQs × 1 mark, no negative marking | 200 marks, 3 hours |
| Assistant “A” | 75 MCQs × 2 marks (Administration, Finance & Accounts, Stores & Purchase – 25 each), −½ per wrong | 50 MCQs × 1 mark, no negative marking | 200 marks, 3 hours |
| Technician “A” | 50 MCQs × 3 marks (Fitter / Turner / Electrician), −1 per wrong | 50 MCQs × 1 mark, no negative marking | 200 marks, 3 hours |
| Driver “A” | 35 MCQs × 2 marks (Motor Vehicles Act, 1988), −½ per wrong | 30 MCQs × 1 mark (English, GK, Arithmetic – 10 each), no negative marking | 100 marks, 2 hours |
For Technical Assistant, Assistant and Technician, Section B has General English (15), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10) and Reasoning & Numerical Ability (25). All exams will be held in Hyderabad only.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
ARCI will first screen applications based on academic record and experience. Shortlisted candidates then go through the stages shown below.
| Post | Selection stages | Final selection |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” | CWE + Personal Interview (up to 10 times the vacancies) | CWE 50% + Interview 50% |
| Officer “B” | 10–15 minute presentation + Personal Interview | Interview performance |
| Technical Assistant “A” / Technician “A” | CWE + Trade / Skill test (up to 6 times the vacancies; go / no-go) | CWE marks only |
| Assistant “A” | CWE + Skill test (100 marks, 90 minutes; go / no-go) | CWE marks only |
| Driver “A” | CWE + Skill and Driving test (up to 10 times the vacancies) | CWE 40% + Driving / repair test 60% |
How to Apply for ARCI Recruitment 2026
The ARCI application is online only. Follow these steps:
- Go to the ARCI careers page (link in the Important Links table below).
- Read the advertisement and the instructions for online submission.
- Pay the fee for each post by UPI or NEFT / RTGS to ARCI's Canara Bank account and save the transaction receipt.
- Fill in the online application with complete details and the bank transfer details.
- Upload the transaction receipt and other documents.
- Submit before 21 November 2026. Applications left in draft mode will not be considered.
For queries, e-mail rectt@arci.res.in.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in ARCI Recruitment 2026?
There are 29 posts: 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?
21 November 2026. The fee must also reach ARCI by this date.
Q3. What is the salary of ARCI Scientist “B”?
Pay Level 10, with total emoluments of about Rs. 1,18,110 per month.
Q4. Can B.Tech. graduates apply for ARCI Technical Assistant “A”?
No. Technical Assistant “A” is an entry-level post, and B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Sc. or higher holders are not eligible.
Q5. When is the ARCI written exam?
The CWE is tentatively on 23 December 2026 in Hyderabad.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the ARCI exam?
Yes, in Section A for all posts and in Section B for Scientist “B”. Section B for the other posts has no negative marking.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| ARCI Advertisement PDF (ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (ARCI Careers) | Apply Online |
| Official Website | arci.res.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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