The Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment and Assessment Centre (DRDO RAC) has officially announced a major opportunity for aspiring engineers and scientists through its 2025 recruitment drive. A total of 148 positions are open for Scientist ‘B’ level roles in various technical disciplines. These posts offer a chance to work with India’s premier research agency in defense technology, making this a highly sought-after government opportunity.
This recruitment is part of DRDO's annual hiring campaign to strengthen its research workforce and foster innovation in defense systems. The job role of Scientist B involves contributing to high-end R&D projects, weapon systems development, and indigenous technological advancements. The announcement falls under the category of a prominent sarkari hiring event for technical professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Scientist B posts, candidates must meet the following eligibility norms:
Education: First-class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline. GATE qualification is essential for some streams. Certain posts also accept postgraduates in Science disciplines.
Age Limit: Maximum 28 years for General candidates. Age relaxation is applicable—up to 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible.
Experience: Freshers with qualifying degrees and GATE scores are eligible. Prior research or technical experience will be considered an added advantage.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: June 14, 2025
Last Date to Apply: July 12, 2025
Exam/Screening Test: Date to be announced on the official portal
Result Declaration: Tentative timeline to be updated post-exam
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow these steps to submit their applications:
Visit the official DRDO RAC website.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the application form carefully with accurate academic and personal details.
Upload required documents including degree certificates, GATE scorecard (if applicable), and passport-sized photograph.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the final form.
Applications must be submitted online; no offline forms will be accepted. All instructions and updates will be made available on the official recruitment page of DRDO RAC.
Selection Process
The selection process includes multiple stages designed to assess the candidate’s technical knowledge and suitability:
Written Examination (for eligible disciplines)
GATE Score Evaluation (where applicable)
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Final selection will be made based on combined performance in written test and interview. For some disciplines, shortlisting may be based purely on GATE scores followed by interview.
Salary Details
The selected candidates will be placed in Level 10 of the Pay Matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹56,100. Additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance are applicable as per central government norms. Other benefits include medical facilities, leave travel concession, and pension schemes.
Job Location
The recruited candidates will be posted primarily in Delhi, with possibilities of transfer to DRDO labs and centers across India depending on project needs.
Application Fees & Reservation
General/EWS/OBC: ₹100
SC/ST/PwD/Women: Exempted from fee
Candidates must upload category certificates during application for reservation benefits.
Age relaxation and reservation follow central government guidelines.
Official Reference
All information provided in this article is based on the official recruitment notification released by DRDO RAC for the 2025 Scientist B hiring cycle.
Don't miss this exceptional Job India opportunity to work with DRDO, one of the nation’s top research organizations. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the last date, July 12, 2025.