ARCI Recruitment 2026 for Scientific, Technical, Administrative, and Support Staff

G Team Govtjobind 23 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

ARCI Hyderabad has released its 2026 recruitment advertisement for Scientific, Technical, Administrative, and Support Staff posts. The recruitment covers 29 vacancies across six post categories.

ARCI Recruitment 2026 Overview

ARCI is an autonomous research and development centre under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Recruitment organization: International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad
Advertisement number: ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Official website: www.arci.res.in

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Important Dates

The online application window opens in October 2026. The examination and subsequent interviews or tests are scheduled between December 2026 and January 2027.

Notification release date: October 17, 2026
Online application start date: October 17, 2026
Online application and fee payment deadline: November 21, 2026
Computer Based Written Exam date: December 23, 2026
Officer “B” interview: December 2026
Scientist “B” interview: January 2027
Technical Assistant and Assistant trade or skill test date: January 23, 2027
Technician and Driver trade, skill or driving test date: January 24, 2027

Application Fees

The application fee depends on the post and applicant category. Payment is accepted through the bank account specified in the notification.

Gen / OBC fee for Scientist “B” and Officer “B”: Rs. 600/-
SC / EWS / PWD / Female / ESM fee for Scientist “B” and Officer “B”: Rs. 400/-
Gen / OBC fee for Technical Assistant, Assistant, Technician and Driver: Rs. 500/-
SC / EWS / PWD / Female / ESM fee for Technical Assistant, Assistant, Technician and Driver: Rs. 300/-
Payment methods: UPI / NEFT / RTGS
Payment account: ARCI Canara Bank account given in the notification

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Age Limit

Direct recruitment posts and the Officer “B” deputation post have different maximum age limits. Age is calculated using the specified cutoff date.

Maximum age range for direct recruitment posts: 27–30 years
Maximum age for Officer “B” on deputation: 56 years
Age calculation cutoff date: 21.11.2026
Age relaxation: As per the rules

Vacancy Details

The post-wise distribution includes scientific, finance, technical, administrative and driving positions.

Scientist “B” (R&D) vacancies: 4
Officer “B” (Finance & Accounts) vacancies: 1
Technical Assistant “A” vacancies: 7
Assistant “A” vacancies: 6
Technician “A” vacancies: 9
Driver “A” vacancies: 2

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Qualification and Experience

Eligibility varies by post, with specific educational, service, experience and licence requirements.

Scientist “B” qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Materials / Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Scientist “B” Materials / Metallurgical Engineering allocation: 2 vacancies
Scientist “B” Mechanical Engineering allocation: 2 vacancies
Officer “B” educational qualification: Graduate
Officer “B” deputation service eligibility: Holding an analogous post, or 5 years in Level 8/7, or 8 years in Level 6
Officer “B” experience requirement: Finance & Accounts experience
Technical Assistant “A” qualification: B.Sc. Physical Sciences with Chemistry or 3-year Diploma in Metallurgy / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Assistant “A” educational qualification: Graduate
Assistant “A” experience requirement: 3 years in Administration / HR / Finance & Accounts / Purchase / Liaison work
Assistant “A” software knowledge: MS Office, e-Office and ERP
Technician “A” qualification: 10th + 2-year ITI in Fitter / Turner / Electrician
Technician “A” experience requirement: 3 years of technical experience
Driver “A” educational qualification: 10th
Driver “A” licence requirement: LMV & HMV Driving Licence
Driver “A” knowledge requirement: Motor mechanism
Driver “A” LMV experience requirement: 3 years of driving experience
Driver “A” HMV experience requirement: 6 years of driving experience

Salary Details

The advertised posts span Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 10.

Pay level range: Level 2 to Level 10
Approximate monthly emoluments: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1.18 lakh

ARCI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection stages vary by post. Officer “B” is excluded from the Computer Based Competitive Written Examination.

Initial selection stage: Screening / Shortlisting of Applications
Written examination coverage: All posts except Officer “B”
Scientist “B” interview stage: Personal Interview
Officer “B” interview stage: Presentation & Interview
Technical Assistant, Assistant and Technician practical stage: Trade / Skill Test
Driver practical stage: Skill & Driving Test
Written examination, interview and skill test location: Hyderabad only

How to Apply for ARCI Recruitment 2026

The online form requires complete applicant details and bank transfer information. A fee transaction receipt must be attached.

Application page: Visit arci.res.in/careers/vacancies and open the recruitment advertisement link.
Fee requirement: Pay the application fee separately for each post.
Application details: Enter complete details, including bank transfer information.
Required attachment: Attach the fee transaction receipt.
Missing receipt consequence: Applications without the receipt will be rejected.
Record retention: Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Instructions

The notification includes restrictions on higher qualifications and requirements for experience evidence. It also specifies deputation tenure, an office allocation and a post-specific preference.

Entry-level posts: Technical Assistant “A” and Technician “A”
Higher qualification restriction: Candidates with higher qualifications, such as M.Sc., B.Tech or Diploma for Technician, will not be considered.
Officer “B” appointment mode: Deputation
Officer “B” deputation tenure: Normally not exceeding three years from the date of joining
Assistant “A” allocation at the ARCI office in Gurugram (NCR-Delhi), Haryana: 1 post
Driver “A” preference: Ex-Servicemen
Technician “A” and Driver “A” experience evidence: NPS/EPF & ESI membership
Part-time experience: Will not be counted