ARCI Recruitment 2026 - Detailed Selection Process & Info
ARCI Recruitment 2026: Apply before 21 November 2026 for various positions. Check official notification for details on total posts and eligibility.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Organization | International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | ARCI/HRD/RECT/1/2026 |
| Recruitment Title | Recruitment of Scientific, Technical, Administrative & Support Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Mode of Recruitment | Direct Recruitment (all posts except Officer "B"); Deputation (Officer "B") |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 21 November 2026 |
| Address | RCI-New Airport Road, Balapur, Hyderabad-500 005, Telangana |
| Contact | Phone: 040-24452515/598/499/356; Email: [email protected] |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| S. No. | Post Name (Post Code) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist "B" (R&D) (SB001) | 4 – UR 02, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 02 |
| 2 | Officer "B" (Finance & Accounts) (OB001) | 1 |
| 3 | Technical Assistant "A" (TA001) | 7 – UR 06, EWS 01 |
| 4 | Assistant "A" (AA001) | 6 – UR 04, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 01, SC 01 |
| 5 | Technician "A" (TC001) | 9 – UR 08, EWS 01 |
| 6 | Driver "A" (DA001) | 2 – UR 02 (preference to Ex-Servicemen) |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post | Discipline/Trade | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | Metallurgy/Materials Science | 2 (UR 01, OBC 01) |
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | Mechanical | 2 (UR 01, OBC 01) |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Metallurgy | 3 (UR 02, EWS 01) |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Mechanical | 2 (UR 02) |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Electrical | 1 (UR 01) |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Chemistry | 1 (UR 01) |
| Technician "A" | Fitter | 6 (UR 05, EWS 01) |
| Technician "A" | Turner | 1 (UR 01) |
| Technician "A" | Electrician | 2 (UR 02) |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | Not specified in the provided notification |
| Last date for online application | 21 November 2026 |
| Last date for NEFT/RTGS fee amount to be received | 21 November 2026 |
| CWE – Scientist "B", Technical Assistant "A", Driver "A" | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday) – 0900 to 1200 hours (Driver "A": 0900 to 1100 hours) |
| CWE – Assistant "A" | 23 January 2027 (Saturday) |
| CWE – Technician "A" | 24 January 2027 (Sunday) |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Officer "B" (Finance & Accounts) | Not exceeding 56 years |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Not exceeding 30 years |
| Assistant "A" | Not exceeding 28 years |
| Technician "A" | Not exceeding 28 years |
| Driver "A" | Not exceeding 27 years |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Emoluments (per month, approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | Level 10 | Rs. 1,18,110/- |
| Officer "B" (Finance & Accounts) | Level 10 | Rs. 1,18,110/- |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Level 6 | Rs. 73,020/- |
| Assistant "A" | Level 5 | Rs. 61,240/- |
| Technician "A" | Level 4 | Rs. 54,210/- |
| Driver "A" | Level 2 | Rs. 39,970/- |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Category | Scientist "B" and Officer "B" | Technical Assistant "A", Assistant "A", Technician "A" and Driver "A" |
|---|---|---|
| General & OBC | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/EWS/PwD (Divyangjan)/Women/Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 400/- | Rs. 300/- |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad-59 |
| Account Name | International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials |
| Account Type | Current Account |
| Account No. | 120042353883 |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0001849 |
| UPI | A QR code and UPI ID are printed in the notification; the UPI ID is not clearly legible in the provided copy, so use the official notification |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| Post | Selection Stages | Final Selection |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | CWE, then Personal Interview at ARCI, Hyderabad | 50% weightage of CWE marks + 50% weightage of Personal Interview marks |
| Officer "B" (Finance & Accounts) | Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates, with a 10–15 minute presentation on achievements | Performance in Personal Interview |
| Technical Assistant "A" | CWE, then Trade/Skill Test | CWE marks only, subject to qualifying the Trade/Skill Test |
| Assistant "A" | CWE, then Skill Test | CWE marks only, subject to qualifying the Skill Test |
| Technician "A" | CWE, then Trade/Skill Test | CWE marks only, subject to qualifying the Trade/Skill Test |
| Driver "A" | CWE, then Skill and Driving Tests | 40% weightage of CWE marks + 60% weightage of Driving test and repair works marks |
Examination Syllabus & Subject Scheme
| Post | Duration | Total Marks / Questions | Section A | Section B | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | 3 hours/180 minutes | 300 marks / 100 MCQs of 3 marks each | 270 marks: 90 MCQs from Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering | 30 marks: 10 MCQs in analytical skills/logical reasoning | 1 mark per wrong answer (both sections) |
| Technical Assistant "A" | 3 hours/180 minutes | 200 marks / 100 MCQs | 150 marks: 50 MCQs of 3 marks in relevant subjects (Chemistry for B.Sc. candidates; Metallurgy/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering for Diploma candidates) | 50 marks: 50 MCQs of 1 mark – General English (15), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10), Test of Reasoning & Numerical Ability (25) | Section A: 1 mark per wrong answer; Section B: none |
| Assistant "A" | 3 hours/180 minutes | 200 marks / 125 MCQs | 150 marks: 75 MCQs of 2 marks on Government of India General Rules and Regulations, Financial Rules, Purchase procedures etc. – Administration & Establishment (25), Finance & Accounts (25), Stores, Purchase & Inventory (25) | 50 marks: 50 MCQs of 1 mark – General English (15), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10), Test of Reasoning & Numerical Ability (25) | Section A: ½ mark per wrong answer; Section B: none |
| Technician "A" | 3 hours/180 minutes | 200 marks / 100 MCQs | 150 marks: 50 MCQs of 3 marks in relevant ITI trade (Fitter/Turner/Electrician) | 50 marks: 50 MCQs of 1 mark – General English (15), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10), Test of Reasoning & Numerical Ability (25) | Section A: 1 mark per wrong answer; Section B: none |
| Driver "A" | 2 hours/120 minutes | 100 marks / 65 MCQs | 70 marks: 35 MCQs of 2 marks based on Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended from time to time | 30 marks: 30 MCQs of 1 mark – Elementary English (10), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10), Arithmetic (10) | Section A: ½ mark per wrong answer; Section B: none |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post | Next Stage | No. of Candidates Called | Test Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | Personal Interview at ARCI, Hyderabad | Up to a minimum of ten (10) times the number of vacancies, from the merit list prepared on relative grading criteria based on CWE marks (wording as given in the notification) | Not specified |
| Technical Assistant "A" | Trade/Skill Test (Chemistry Practicals or Metallurgy/Mechanical/Electrical fields) | Up to six (6) times the number of vacancies | 100 marks, 45–120 minutes, qualifying "go-no-go" basis; marks not counted for final selection |
| Assistant "A" | Skill Test | Up to six (6) times the number of vacancies | 100 marks, 90 minutes, qualifying "go-no-go" basis; marks not counted for final selection |
| Technician "A" | Trade/Skill Test in ITI trade Fitter/Turner/Electrician | Up to six (6) times the number of vacancies | 100 marks, 45–120 minutes, qualifying "go-no-go" basis; marks not counted for final selection |
| Driver "A" | Skill test on traffic rules and regulations, spot identification and repair/rectification of minor vehicle problems, and road driving test on light and heavy vehicles | Up to ten (10) times the number of vacancies | Driving test and identification and repair/rectification of minor problems: 100 marks |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Post | Tentative Date for CWE | Tentative Date for Interview/Trade/Skill Test | Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist "B" (R&D) | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), 0900 to 1200 hours | Personal Interview during January 2027 | Hyderabad |
| Officer "B" (Finance & Accounts) | Not applicable | Personal Interview during December 2026 | Hyderabad |
| Technical Assistant "A" | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), 0900 to 1200 hours | 23 January 2027 (Saturday) | Hyderabad |
| Assistant "A" | 23 January 2027 (Saturday) | The notification lists one date for this post; it does not separately state a skill test date | Hyderabad |
| Technician "A" | 24 January 2027 (Sunday) | The notification lists one date for this post; it does not separately state a trade/skill test date | Hyderabad |
| Driver "A" | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), 0900 to 1100 hours | 24 January 2027 (Sunday) | Hyderabad |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 21 November 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.