| Advt. No. 156 The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO, has announced a recruitment drive for 148 vacancies for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO, ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency), and other Ministry of Defence establishments such as WESEE, CME, AFMC, and Selection Centres. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science to join India’s premier defence research organizations. Selected candidates will be placed in Level-10 (7th CPC) with a basic pay of ₹56,100/- and total emoluments of approx. ₹1,00,000/- per month (including allowances). |
DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2025 out Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, Selection Centres (Army/Navy/Air HQ) |
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ (Level-10, Pay Matrix ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) |
| Total Vacancies | 148 (DRDO: 127, ADA: 09, Others: 12) |
| Disciplines | Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, Aeronautical, Mathematics, Civil, Biomedical, Entomology, Biostatistics, Psychology |
| Age Limit (as on closing date) | – UR/EWS: 35 years – OBC (NCL): 38 years – SC/ST: 40 years – PwD: Additional 10 years relaxation |
| Essential Qualification | For Engineers: First-class BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline For Science Postgraduates: First-class MSc in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Psychology etc. |
| GATE Requirement | Valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025) in relevant paper |
| Selection Process | GATE Score (80% weightage) + Personal Interview (20% weightage) |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS Male Candidates) Free for SC/ST/PwD/Women |
| Job Location | DRDO Labs/ADA (Bengaluru)/WESEE (Delhi)/CME (Pune)/AFMC (Pune)/Selection Centres |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| Official Website | https://rac.gov.in |
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Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Discipline | DRDO | ADA | WESEE | CME | AFMC | Selection Centres | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engg | 35 | 03 | 02 | – | – | – | 40 |
| Mechanical Engg | 33 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 34 |
| Computer Science & Engg | 29 | 03 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 34 |
| Electrical Engg | 06 | – | – | 01 | – | – | 07 |
| Material Science/Metallurgy | 04 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 05 |
| Physics | 04 | – | – | – | – | – | 04 |
| Chemistry | 03 | – | – | – | – | – | 03 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg | 05 | 01 | – | – | – | – | 06 |
| Mathematics | 02 | – | – | 01 | – | – | 03 |
| Civil Engg | 01 | – | – | – | – | – | 01 |
| Biomedical Engg | 02 | – | – | – | – | – | 02 |
| Entomology | – | – | – | – | 01 | – | 01 |
| Biostatistics | – | – | – | – | 01 | – | 01 |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | – | – | 01 | – | 01 |
| Psychology | – | – | – | – | – | 03 | 03 |
| Total | 127 | 09 | 03 | 03 | 03 | 03 | 148 |
Selection Process & Key Points
- Eligibility Check:
- GATE score mandatory (2023/2024/2025).
- Final-year students can apply but must submit degree before 31st July 2025.
- Shortlisting:
- Based on GATE score (80% weightage).
- 1:10 ratio (10 candidates per vacancy).
- Interview:
- 20% weightage (Minimum 70% for UR, 60% for reserved categories).
- Conducted in Delhi or other designated centres.
- Final Merit List:
- Combined score (GATE 80% + Interview 20%).
- Medical & Document Verification:
- Mandatory for final selection.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Who can apply for Scientist ‘B’?
- Engineers: BE/B.Tech (First Class) in relevant discipline.
- Science Postgraduates: MSc (First Class) in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Psychology etc.
- Final-year students can apply but must submit degree by 31st July 2025.
2. Is GATE compulsory?
- Yes, a valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025) is mandatory.
3. What is the salary for Scientist ‘B’?
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100/-
- Gross Salary: Approx. ₹1,00,000/- per month (including HRA & allowances).
4. How are candidates selected?
- 80% GATE score + 20% Interview performance.
5. Is there any age relaxation?
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwD: +10 years
6. Can final-year students apply?
- Yes, but they must submit their degree before 31st July 2025.
7. What is the application fee?
- ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS Male Candidates)
- Free for SC/ST/PwD/Women
8. Where will the job posting be?
- DRDO Labs, ADA (Bengaluru), WESEE (Delhi), CME (Pune), AFMC (Pune), or Selection Centres.
9. Is there any reservation for PwD candidates?
- Yes, 5 vacancies are reserved for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates.
10. What is the last date to apply?
- 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News.