Job description:
Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Delhi, invites online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ and Encadred posts in DRDO and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence.
This post provides details about DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment 2025, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, application fee, important dates, and links for the detailed notification PDF and online application form.
- Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO: 127 vacancies
- Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA: 9 vacancies
- Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’: 12 vacancies
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Name of the Post |
Scientist ‘B’ |
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Total Vacancies |
148 |
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Age Limit |
UR/EWS: 35 years |
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Salary |
Pay Level-10 (₹ 56,600/- per month) |
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Educational Qualification |
B.E. / B.Tech or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline + Valid GATE score |
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Selection Process |
Valid GATE Score + Personal Interview |
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Closing Date |
21 days from publication in Employment News (likely to published in 1st week of June 2025) |
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Job Location |
Across India (DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN Jalandhar, SCC Bhopal) |
DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’ Vacancy 2025: Locations List
| Organization | No of Vacancies |
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DRDO |
127 (including 5 reserved for Divyangjan) |
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ADA, Bengaluru |
09 |
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WESEE, Delhi |
03 |
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CME, Pune |
03 |
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AFMC, Pune |
03 |
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SCN Jalandhar / SCC Bhopal |
03 |
Eligibility criteria:
Age Limit:
- UR/EWS: 35 years
- OBC (Non-creamy Layer): 38 years
- SC/ST: 40 years.
- Relaxation up to 10 years for Divyangjan candidates and as per Government rules for Ex-servicemen and serving Central Civilian Government employees.
Educational qualifications:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (for disciplines like ECE, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) or Master’s Degree (for disciplines like Entomology, Bio Statistics, Psychology, etc.).
- Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline.
- Equivalent qualifications as specified (e.g., Entomology, Statistics, Clinical Psychology, etc.).
- Candidates with foreign degrees must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities by 31 July 2025.
- For institutes without a First Class criterion, 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (10-point scale) is considered equivalent.
Selection process:
- Shortlisting based on valid GATE score.
- Final selection based on performance in the Personal Interview.
Application fees:
- ₹ 100/- for General, OBC and EWS Male candidates.
- No fee for SC / ST / Divyangjan and Women candidates
- The fee should be made through online payment mode.
How to Apply for DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2025:
- Eligible candidates must apply online through the DRDO RAC Official Website.
- Read the detailed official notification before applying.
- Register online, fill in personal, educational, and other required details, and upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary documents/certificates.
- The final step to pay application fee online mode.
- Review the application preview carefully, finalize, and save a printed copy for future reference.
Important Links:
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DRDO RAC Detailed Notification |
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Online Application Form |
