DRDO Recruitment 2025 RAC invites online applications from graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science including students who are appearing or have appeared in their final year examination through the website for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B’ in Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below for Careers, Recruitment, Eligibility, Requirements, Salary, Skills, etc
About DRDO:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military’s research and development, headquartered in Delhi, India
DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025:
Company Name | The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
Post Name | Scientist `B’ |
Salary | ₹56,100 -1,00,000/- month |
Experience | Freshers |
Job Location | Delhi |
Total Vacancies | 155 |
Last Date | 4 July 2025 |
Website | https://rac.gov.in |
Job Description:
RAC recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B’ in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO) in Level‐10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs.56,100/‐) in specified disciplines and categories. Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000/‐ p.m. at the present metro city rate.
DRDO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria:
For Engineering Graduates:
- At least a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication/ Mechanical/ Computer Science/ Electrical/ Material/ Material Science/ Metallurgical/ Chemical/ Civil/ Aeronautical/Aerospace, or Bio-Medical Engineering.
- Valid GATE score against the respective Paper Code
For Science Graduates:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Science in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Entomology/ Bio Statistics/ Clinical Psychology or Psychology.
- Valid GATE score against respective Paper Code
Total Vacancies
Subjects | No. of Vacancies |
Electronics & Communication Engg | 41 Posts |
Mechanical Engg | 35 Posts |
Computer Science Engg | 34 Posts |
Electrical Engg |
07 Posts |
Material/ Material Science/ Metallurgical Engg |
05 Posts |
Physics | 04 Posts |
Chemistry | 03 Posts |
Chemical Engg |
03 Posts |
Aeronautical /Aerospace Engg | 06 Posts |
Mathematics | 04 Posts |
Civil Engg |
01 Post |
Bio-Medical Engg | 02 Posts |
Entomology | 01 Post |
Bio Statistics | 01 Post |
Clinical Psychology | 01 Post |
Psychology |
03 Posts |
Age Limit:
- Unreserved (UR) /EWS – 35 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer) – 38 years
- SC/ST – 40 years
Relaxation:
- Upto 10 years for PwD category candidates.
- The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Central Civilian Govt.
- The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex‐servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue.
DRDO Recruitment Selection Process:
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of GATE score in the ratio of 1:10 subject to their availability in order of discipline-wise category-wise merit list.
- The shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to appear for Personal Interview by a given deadline and subsequently select their choice of tentative interview date from the pre-defined calendar dates made available on the RAC website.
- The exact dates of interview will be finalized later by RAC and communicated to candidates..
Application fee:
- For General (UR)/ OBC/ EWS- Rs 100/
- For SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female candidates- No Fee
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2025?
All interested and eligible candidates can Click on the “Apply here” button provided below. You will be redirected to the official career page.
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