DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025: Golden Opportunity for 148 Engineering & Science Graduates! Apply Now!

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Drdo scientist b recruitment 2025 notification for 148 engineering and science graduate vacancies. Apply online via rac.

DRDO Recruitment 2025: Overview of Scientist ‘B’ Opportunities

The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a major recruitment drive for Scientist ‘B’ positions. A total of 148 vacancies are available in DRDO, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and various other encadred posts within the Ministry of Defence. This presents an exceptional career opportunity for graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science. The online application process is mandatory and will close 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, with the expected publication date being May 24, 2025.

Organization Details: DRDO, ADA, and Ministry of Defence Establishments

This recruitment drive encompasses positions across several prestigious organizations under the Ministry of Defence:

  • Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO): India’s premier Defence R&D organization, offering 127 vacancies for Scientist ‘B’ roles. DRDO provides challenging career opportunities in a wide spectrum of technologies at its laboratories and establishments across the country. 
  • Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bengaluru: An autonomous body entrusted with the design & development of Light Combat Aircraft. ADA offers 09 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer ‘B’. 
  • Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ (12 Vacancies): These posts are in organizations such as:
    • Weapons & Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), Delhi 
    • College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune 
    • Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune 
    • Selection Centre North (SCN) Jalandhar/Selection Centre Central (SCC) Bhopal/Selection Centre South (SCS) Bangalore under Army HQ, Navy HQ, Air HQ, and other units/establishments under the Ministry of Defence. 

Posts in DRDO are part of the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) technical service. Candidates selected for ADA will not be part of DRDO. Encadred posts at various Selection Boards/Centres are not transferable to DRDO Establishments. 

DRDO Scientist B Vacancy Breakdown 2025

Here’s a summary of the discipline-wise distribution of the 148 vacancies. For a detailed category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) breakdown and specific Essential Qualification (EQ) subjects, please refer to the official notification.

OrganizationTotal Vacancies
Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO127
Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA09
Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ (WESEE, CME, etc.)12
Grand Total148

Discipline-wise Vacancies (Illustrative Only – refer to Notification PDF Provided Below This Article for full details):

  • Electronics & Communication Engg:
    • DRDO: 35 vacancies 
    • ADA: 03 vacancies 
    • WESEE: 02 vacancies 
  • Mechanical Engg:
    • DRDO: 33 vacancies 
    • ADA: 01 vacancy 
  • Computer Science & Engg:
    • DRDO: 29 vacancies 
    • ADA: 03 vacancies 
    • CME: 01 vacancy 
    • WESEE: 01 vacancy 
  • Electrical Engg:
    • DRDO: 06 vacancies 
    • CME: 01 vacancy 
  • Material Engg/Material Science & Engg/Metallurgical Engg:
    • DRDO: 04 vacancies 
    • ADA: 01 vacancy 
  • Physics: DRDO: 04 vacancies 
  • Chemistry: DRDO: 03 vacancies 
  • Chemical Engg: DRDO: 03 vacancies 
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg:
    • DRDO: 05 vacancies 
    • ADA: 01 vacancy 
  • Mathematics:
    • DRDO: 02 vacancies 
    • CME: 01 vacancy 
  • Civil Engg: DRDO: 01 vacancy 
  • Bio-Medical Engg: DRDO: 02 vacancies 
  • Entomology: AFMC: 01 vacancy 
  • Bio Statistics: AFMC: 01 vacancy 
  • Clinical Psychology: AFMC: 01 vacancy 
  • Psychology: SCN Jalandhar/SCC Bhopal: 03 vacancies 

Note: Five vacancies in DRDO are reserved for Divyangjan categories (HH, LD, AAV, Dw). There are also backlog vacancies for SC/ST in DRDO.

DRDO Scientist B Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply:

Essential Educational Qualification & GATE Score:

  • General Requirement: At least a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline OR a First Class Master’s Degree in Science in the relevant subject/discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. 
  • GATE Qualification: A valid GATE score in the corresponding GATE paper code as specified in Table 1 of the notification is mandatory for all disciplines. 
  • Final Year Students: Students who have appeared or are appearing in their final semester examinations and expect to achieve a first-class degree can also apply. They must submit their degree/provisional degree certificate by July 31, 2025. 
  • Foreign University Degrees: Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must obtain an equivalence certificate from the ‘Association of Indian Universities, Delhi’ by July 31, 2025. 
  • First Class Criteria: If an institute doesn’t specify criteria for First Class, 60% marks will be considered equivalent. For CGPA/CPI, if a conversion formula isn’t available, 6.75 (on a 10-point scale) will be taken as equivalent to 60%. 

Specific Disciplines and EQs (Examples – Refer to Table 1 in PDF for complete list):

  • Electronics & Communication Engg: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg or equivalent. Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg (EC). 
  • Mechanical Engg: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical Engg or equivalent. Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering (ME). 
  • Computer Science & Engg: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science & Engg or equivalent. Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology (CS). 
  • Physics: First Class Master’s Degree in Science in Physics or equivalent. Valid GATE score in Physics (PH). 
  • Chemistry: First Class Master’s Degree in Science in Chemistry or equivalent. Valid GATE score in Chemistry (CY). 
  • Clinical Psychology (AFMC): First Class Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India as a Clinical Psychologist. Valid GATE score in Humanities & Social Sciences (XH). 

Age Limit (as on closing date of advertisement):

  • Un Reserved (UR) /EWS: Not exceeding 35 years 
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): Not exceeding 38 years 
  • SC/ST: Not exceeding 40 years 

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit (as per Govt. rules):

  • Up to 10 years for Divyangjan category candidates. 
  • Up to 5 years for serving Central Civilian Govt. employees in the same or allied cadres, if the service rendered is useful for the advertised posts. 
  • Relaxable for Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules. 

Nationality:

  • Only Indian nationals need apply. 

DRDO Scientist B Recruitment: Important Dates 2025

  • Expected Date of Publication of Advertisement in Employment News: May 24, 2025
  • Online Application Start Date: From the date of publication in Employment News.
  • Online Application Closing Date: 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News (closing at 1600 hrs IST). 
  • Last Date for Submission of Degree/Provisional Degree (for final year students): July 31, 2025. 
  • Interview Dates: Will be communicated to shortlisted candidates via the RAC website. 

DRDO Scientist B Salary & Benefits 2025

  • Pay Level: The posts are in Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix. 
  • Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100/-. 
  • Total Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the present metro city rate at the time of joining. 
  • Encadred Posts Emoluments: For encadred posts, emoluments will be paid by the respective Armed Services. 

DRDO Scientist B Selection Process 2025

The selection process for Scientist ‘B’ posts will involve two main stages:

  1. Shortlisting based on GATE Score:
    • Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their valid GATE scores in the ratio of 1:10, subject to availability, in order of discipline-wise and category-wise merit. 
    • Divyangjan candidates will be shortlisted similarly for DRDO vacancies reserved for them. 
    • Shortlisted candidates will need to confirm their willingness to appear for the Personal Interview and select tentative interview dates from the RAC website. 
  2. Personal Interview:
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for a Personal Interview to be held in Delhi or any other place decided by RAC/DRDO. 
    • Weightage: The final selection will be based on:
      • 80% weightage to the GATE score. 
      • 20% weightage to marks in the Personal Interview. 
    • Qualifying Marks in Interview: Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in the Personal Interview:
      • UR Category: 70% 
      • EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Divyangjan Category: 60% 
    • Candidates who do not qualify the interview will not be considered for final selection, irrespective of their GATE score. 
    • RAC may administer any other selection tool/test at its sole discretion. 
  3. Document Verification & Medical Examination:
    • The offer of appointment is subject to qualifying the Medical Examination prescribed for Group ‘A’ Technical posts of Govt. of India with Field Service liability and verification of Character & Antecedents, and caste/category certificates. 
    • Candidates may have to validate their GATE scores on the day of the interview by logging into the GATE Results portal. 

How to Apply Online for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online through the RAC website. Follow these steps:

  1. Registration: Visit the RAC official website. Register yourself on the portal.
  2. Login and Fill Application Form: After successful registration, log in before the closing date to fill the online application form. 
  3. Upload Documents: Upload all requisite self-attested certificates and testimonials. These include:
    • Date of Birth proof (Matriculation/High School Certificate or Birth Certificate). 
    • Essential Qualification degree along with mark sheets (both sides). 
    • Conversion Formula (CGPA/CPI to Percentage), if applicable. 
    • Caste/EWS status certificate (issued on or after 01 Apr 2025, valid for FY 2025-26). 
    • Ex-serviceman, Disability certificates, if applicable. 
    • Proof of employment in Central Govt. civilian posts, if applicable. 
    • Recent passport-size color photograph. 
    • Scanned sample of the candidate’s signature. 
    • Valid GATE scorecard. 
    • Screenshot of the GATE Results webpage displaying the candidate’s GATE score. 
    • Proof of registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (for Clinical Psychology vacancy). 
    • Intimation letter to current employer (for Govt./PSU employees) and signed declaration. 
    • File size for each attachment: 100KB to 500KB, legible, and not password protected. 
  4. Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online (if applicable). 
  5. Lock and Submit Application: Carefully review and lock the application before final submission. Only locked/finalized applications will be considered. 
  6. Retain a Copy: Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online recruitment application (PDF format) after locking the form. 

Important for Candidates in Government/PSU:

  • Candidates serving in Govt/Govt owned organizations must submit their applications online directly to RAC and intimate their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) to seek an NOC. 
  • Proof of submission of this intimation letter must be uploaded to the RAC website within 15 days of the closing date. The NOC must be produced during document verification or before the interview. 
  • Temporary employees unable to get an NOC should intimate their employer and provide an undertaking to resign if selected. The format for this Intimation-cum-Undertaking letter is available on the RAC website and proof of its submission must be uploaded within 30 days of the application closing date. 

DRDO Scientist B Application Fees 2025

  • General (UR), EWS, and OBC male candidates: Rs. 100/- (non-refundable, non-transferable), payable online only. 
  • SC/ST/Divyangjan and Women candidates: No application fee. 

Further General Instructions and Important Points

  • Candidates must ensure their eligibility regarding age, essential qualifications, etc., before applying. 
  • The GATE paper and subject of qualifying degree must align with the discipline-wise table in the notification. 
  • Be careful while filling in the GATE score, as shortlisting depends on this. Wrongly filled scores may lead to rejection. 
  • Applications not locked/finalized by candidates will be automatically rejected. 
  • No changes in submitted data will be entertained after the closing date. 
  • OBC (Non-creamy Layer) certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2025, and be valid for FY 2025-26. 
  • EWS certificates must also be issued on or after April 1, 2025, and be valid for FY 2025-26. 
  • Keep your registered mobile number active for important updates via SMS. 
  • Interview call letters will be available for download from the RAC website; they will not be sent by post. 
  • RAC may provide accommodation (on payment, first-come-first-serve) for interviews if requested at least seven days in advance. 
  • The number of vacancies may vary. 
  • Selected candidates have a liability to serve anywhere in India, including remote/field locations. 

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This comprehensive recruitment drive offers a pathway to a prestigious and challenging career in India’s defence research and development sector. Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to carefully read the official advertisement and apply online within the stipulated time.