ARCI Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous R&D centre of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The recruitment drive offers 29 vacancies for Scientist “B” (R&D), Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts), Technical Assistant “A”, Assistant “A”, Technician “A” and Driver “A” posts.
The last date to submit the online application is 21 November 2026. Eligible Indian citizens with the required educational qualifications and experience can apply through the official ARCI recruitment portal.
Official Notification PDF: ARCI Recruitment 2026
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) |
| Department | Department of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026 |
| Recruitment | Scientific, Technical, Administrative & Support Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | As per online recruitment portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 November 2026 |
| Job Location | ARCI, Hyderabad; Assistant “A” also includes one position at ARCI-Gurugram Office |
| Selection | CWE followed by Interview/Skill Test/Driving Test, as applicable |
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 21 November 2026 |
| Scientist B CWE | 23 December 2026 |
| Assistant A CWE | 23 December 2026 |
| Technician A CWE | 23 December 2026 |
| Driver A CWE | 23 December 2026 |
| Technical Assistant A Skill Test | 23 January 2027 |
| Assistant A Skill Test | 23 January 2027 |
| Technician A Skill Test | 24 January 2027 |
| Driver A Skill/Driving Test | 24 January 2027 |
The notification confirms 21 November 2026 as the last date for submission of the duly filled online application. The examination and skill-test dates are tentative.
ARCI Vacancy 2026
The notification contains six different posts with a combined 29 vacancies.
| Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | SB001 | 4 | Level 10 |
| Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | OB001 | 1 | Level 10 |
| Technical Assistant “A” | TA001 | 7 | Level 6 |
| Assistant “A” | AA001 | 6 | Level 5 |
| Technician “A” | TC001 | 9 | Level 4 |
| Driver “A” | DA001 | 2 | Level 2 |
| Total | 29 |
The Scientist “B” vacancies are divided between Metallurgy/Materials Science and Mechanical disciplines, while Technical Assistant and Technician vacancies are also divided by discipline/trade.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Salary
The notification gives the approximate monthly total emoluments for each post. These figures include applicable components such as basic pay, DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.
| Post | Pay Level | Approx. Monthly Total Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | Level 10 | ₹1,18,110 |
| Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | Level 10 | ₹1,18,110 |
| Technical Assistant “A” | Level 6 | ₹73,020 |
| Assistant “A” | Level 5 | ₹61,240 |
| Technician “A” | Level 4 | ₹54,210 |
| Driver “A” | Level 2 | ₹39,970 |
In addition to salary, ARCI lists benefits including New Pension Scheme (NPS), gratuity, group insurance, medical reimbursement, Children Education Allowance and Leave Travel Concession, subject to prevailing norms.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Scientist “B” (R&D)
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Materials Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
A Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline and one year of R&D experience in industry, R&D, academic institutions or Science and Technology organisations are desirable. The age limit is 30 years.
Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts)
The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university or institute with a good academic record or equivalent. The post is offered on deputation, normally for a period not exceeding three years from the date of joining.
The candidate should have substantial experience in Finance & Accounts in Government Departments, Scientific/Autonomous Institutions or comparable organisations, along with knowledge of Government of India and autonomous institution rules, budgeting, project finance, procurement, GeM, PFMS, TSA, income tax, GST and annual accounts. The maximum age is 56 years.
Technical Assistant “A”
Candidates must possess either a B.Sc. in Physical Sciences with Chemistry as one of the subjects or a three-year full-time Diploma in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognised technical education board.
The post has seven vacancies across Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemistry. The maximum age is 30 years.
Important: Technical Assistant “A” is an entry-level technical post. Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as M.Sc., B.Tech., B.E., M.Tech., M.E., M.S. or Ph.D. as on the crucial eligibility date will not be considered. Candidates with branches other than those specified in the advertisement will also not be considered.
Assistant “A”
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university with a good academic record or equivalent, along with three years of relevant experience in areas such as Director’s Office/Secretariat, Administration & Establishment, HRD, Finance & Accounts, Purchase & Inventory or Liaison work.
Knowledge of MS Office, e-Office and ERP applications is required. The maximum age is 28 years. Six vacancies are available, with five positions at ARCI Hyderabad and one at the ARCI-Gurugram Office.
Technician “A”
Candidates must have passed 10th/SSC and possess a two-year full-time ITI qualification in Fitter, Turner or Electrician trade from a recognised board. Three years of technical experience in industry/R&D laboratories is also required.
The maximum age is 28 years and there are nine vacancies: six Fitter, one Turner and two Electrician.
The notification specifically states that Technician “A” is an entry-level technician post. Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Diploma/B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech., B.E., M.Tech., M.E. or M.S. will not be considered.
Driver “A”
Candidates must have passed 10th/SSC, possess a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, have knowledge of motor mechanism and meet the prescribed driving experience requirements.
The required experience is at least three years for light vehicles and six years for heavy vehicles. Candidates must also know how to maintain vehicle logbooks, journey records and fuel-consumption records. The maximum age is 27 years.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | 30 years |
| Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) | 56 years |
| Technical Assistant “A” | 30 years |
| Assistant “A” | 28 years |
| Technician “A” | 28 years |
| Driver “A” | 27 years |
The age limits are post-specific and should be checked against the eligibility conditions in the notification before applying.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Post Category | General & OBC | SC/EWS/PwD/Women/Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” / Officer “B” | ₹600 | ₹400 |
| Technical Assistant “A” / Assistant “A” / Technician “A” / Driver “A” | ₹500 | ₹300 |
The application processing fee is payable for each post applied. Payment is to be made through UPI or NEFT/RTGS as specified in the notification. Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts are required to pay the full applicable fee.
Candidates must enter the bank transfer details in the online application and attach the transaction receipt. Applications without the required payment details/receipt will be rejected. The notification also states that the NEFT/RTGS amount must be received by ARCI by 21 November 2026.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
ARCI first conducts preliminary screening/shortlisting of applications. The screening committee considers academic performance, relevance of experience, number of years of relevant experience and other parameters. Only screened-in candidates proceed to the Computer Based Competitive Written Examination or the applicable selection stage.
The selection process is different for each post:
- Scientist “B”: Computer Based Competitive Written Examination followed by Personal Interview.
- Officer “B”: Personal Interview, including a 10–15 minute presentation.
- Technical Assistant “A”: CWE followed by Trade/Skill Test.
- Assistant “A”: CWE followed by Skill Test.
- Technician “A”: CWE followed by Trade/Skill Test.
- Driver “A”: CWE followed by Skill and Driving Tests.
ARCI Scientist B Exam Pattern 2026
The Scientist “B” Computer Based Competitive Written Examination will be conducted at Hyderabad only. The duration is 3 hours and the examination carries 300 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering | 90 | 270 |
| Section B – Analytical Skills/Logical Reasoning | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Each question carries three marks and one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Up to 10 times the number of vacancies may be called for the Personal Interview. Final selection is based on 50% CWE marks and 50% Personal Interview marks.
ARCI Technical Assistant A Exam Pattern 2026
The Technical Assistant “A” CBT is conducted at Hyderabad and has a duration of 3 hours. The examination carries 200 marks from 100 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A – Relevant Technical Subject | 50 | 150 | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| Section B – English, GK/Current Affairs, Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 | No negative marking |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Section B contains 15 General English questions, 10 General Knowledge & Current Affairs questions and 25 Reasoning & Numerical Ability questions. Up to six times the number of vacancies may be called for the Trade/Skill Test.
The Trade/Skill Test is for 100 marks and lasts between 45 minutes and 120 minutes, depending on the relevant field. It is qualifying in nature on a “go-no-go” basis, and the marks are not added to the final merit. Final selection is based solely on CWE marks, subject to qualifying the Trade/Skill Test.
ARCI Assistant A Exam Pattern 2026
The Assistant “A” CBT has a duration of 3 hours and carries 200 marks from 125 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Administration & Establishment | 25 | 50 |
| Finance & Accounts | 25 | 50 |
| Stores, Purchase & Inventory | 25 | 50 |
| General English | 15 | 15 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 125 | 200 |
Section A has 75 questions carrying two marks each, with 0.5 mark deducted for an incorrect answer. Section B has 50 questions carrying one mark each with no negative marking. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not included in final selection.
ARCI Technician A Exam Pattern 2026
The Technician “A” CBT is conducted at Hyderabad for 3 hours and carries 200 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Relevant ITI Trade | 50 | 150 |
| Section B – English, GK/Current Affairs, Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Section A covers the relevant ITI trade of Fitter, Turner or Electrician and has one mark negative marking for each wrong answer. Section B has 15 English, 10 General Knowledge & Current Affairs and 25 Reasoning & Numerical Ability questions, with no negative marking.
The Trade/Skill Test is qualifying in nature and carries 100 marks. Final selection is based only on the CWE marks, subject to qualifying the Trade/Skill Test.
ARCI Driver A Exam Pattern 2026
The Driver “A” CBT will be conducted at Hyderabad for 2 hours. The examination carries 100 marks from 65 questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A – Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 35 | 70 |
| Section B – Elementary English, GK & Current Affairs, Arithmetic | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Section A carries 2 marks per question with 0.5 mark negative marking. Section B carries one mark per question with no negative marking. Up to 10 times the number of vacancies may be called for the Skill and Driving Tests.
The Driving Test and repair/rectification test carries 100 marks. Candidates are tested on traffic rules and regulations, spot identification, minor vehicle repair/rectification and on-road driving of both light and heavy vehicles. Final selection is based on 40% CWE and 60% Driving Test/repair work.
ARCI Officer B Selection Process
Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) does not have a CBT. Screened-in candidates are called for a Personal Interview at ARCI, Hyderabad.
Shortlisted candidates must make a 10–15 minute presentation highlighting their achievements and relevant work experience, followed by the Personal Interview. Final selection is based on the performance in the Personal Interview.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Exam Dates
ARCI has provided a tentative schedule for the Competitive Written Examination and subsequent interview/skill stages.
| Post | CWE Date | Interview/Trade/Skill Test | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist “B” (R&D) | 23 December 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon | Personal Interview during January 2027 | Hyderabad |
| Officer “B” | - | Personal Interview during December 2026 | Hyderabad |
| Technical Assistant “A” | 23 December 2026 | 23 January 2027 | Hyderabad |
| Assistant “A” | 23 December 2026, 9:00 AM–12:00 Noon | 23 January 2027 | Hyderabad |
| Technician “A” | 23 December 2026 | 24 January 2027 | Hyderabad |
| Driver “A” | 23 December 2026, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 24 January 2027 | Hyderabad |
These dates are explicitly described as tentative in the notification.
How to Apply for ARCI Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only. Applications sent through any other mode, incomplete applications or applications without the required fee/payment details will be rejected.
- Visit the official ARCI recruitment portal.
- Open the recruitment section for Advertisement No. ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026.
- Read the eligibility and online application instructions carefully.
- Register and enter the required personal, educational and experience details.
- Select the post for which you are eligible.
- Pay the applicable processing fee through UPI or NEFT/RTGS.
- Enter the bank transfer details in the application form.
- Attach the transaction receipt as required.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the completed online application before the deadline.
- Keep the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
The official application portal specified in the notification is https://arci.res.in/careers/vacancies.
ARCI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
ARCI Recruitment 2026 provides opportunities across scientific, technical, administrative and support categories, with 29 regular vacancies. Candidates should carefully check the post-specific educational qualification, experience, age limit and selection process because the requirements vary considerably between posts.
The online application must be submitted before 21 November 2026. Candidates should also ensure that the applicable processing fee is paid correctly and that the bank transaction details and receipt are included with the online application.
Official Application Portal: ARCI Careers – Vacancies
