Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), has released Advt. No. 156 for 152 Scientist‑B positions in DRDO and allied establishments (ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, etc.). The online application last date has been extended to 18 July 2025 (up to 16:00 Hrs)
🗂 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO/RAC) |
| Post Name | Scientist‑B |
| Total Vacancies | 152 (DRDO: 127, ADA: 9, Encadred: 16) |
| Advt. No. | 156 |
| Application Mode | Online through RAC portal (rac.gov.in) |
| Application Period | June 2025 – 18 July 2025 (16:00 Hrs IST) |
| Job Location | Across India (DRDO labs and allied establishments) |
| Official Website | https://rac.gov.in |
📋 Vacancy List by Discipline
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 35 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 29 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6 |
| Metallurgical / Materials Engineering | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| Aerospace Engineering | 5 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 2 |
| Entomology | 1 |
| Biostatistics | 1 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| & Other posts in ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC | Remaining up to total 152 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 04 July 2025):
- UR/EWS: max. 35 years
- OBC (NCL): max. 38 years
- SC/ST: max. 40 years
- PwBD: +10 years relaxation
- Central Govt employees/Ex‑servicemen: up to +5 years
- Educational Qualification:
- First-class B.E/B.Tech in technical disciplines or M.Sc/M.A in relevant science subjects.
- Final-year applicants may apply provisionally, with degree submission by 31 July 2025
- Mandatory Requirement:
- Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline (2023/2024/2025 sessions)
💸 Pay & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level‑10 (7th CPC)
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100/month
- Estimated Gross Salary: Approx ₹1,00,000/month (with HRA & allowances)
Allowance & Perks:
- HRA, Transport Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Medical facilities, NPS-based pension
- Research funding support, field posting allowances
- Pension & retirement benefits, career growth in DRDO cadre
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: June 2025 (exact Employment News date not specified)
- Application Start: June 2025 (Employment News publication date)
- Last Date: 18 July 2025, by 16:00 Hrs IST
- Those in government service/NOCs to submit by 15 days post-deadline
- Interview dates: To be announced
💳 Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- Payment: Online via RAC portal
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official RAC site: https://rac.gov.in
- Register & login with valid credentials
- Complete application form: personal, educational, GATE info
- Upload scanned documents: photograph, signature, certificates
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit application, download acknowledgment PDF
📎 Documents Required
- Class 10th certificate (DOB proof)
- Degree certificate or provisional degree (by 31 July 2025)
- Valid GATE scorecard
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Govt employee NOC (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photo & digital signature
🔍 Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on GATE score (approx 1:10 ratio)
- Interview: Personal interview (Delhi or other centres)
- Final Merit: Weighted 80% GATE + 20% Interview; minimum interview score—UR:70%, Others:60%
- Document Verification and NOC checks for serving personnel.
🔗 Download / Apply Links
- 🔔 Official Notification PDF: via RAC portal or Employment News
- 📝 Apply Online: https://rac.gov.in
- 📌 RAC Detailed Advt. Page & Apply section embedded there
✅ Tips & Notes
- Ensure you have a valid GATE score before applying.
- Final-year students must secure first-class and degree by 31 July 2025.
- Apply well before 18 July to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- If employed in govt service, apply online and submit NOC timely.
- Interview shortlisting ratio is competitive → aim for higher GATE marks.
This is a high-profile opportunity for engineering and science graduates with GATE credentials—excellent salary, research environment, and central technical cadre! Let me know if you’d like help with interview prep or job role insights.