Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), under the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), has released Advertisement No. 156 inviting online applications for 152 Scientist ‘B’ vacancies in DRDO, ADA, and other organizations under the Ministry of Defence. Eligible candidates with valid GATE 2023/2024/2025 scores can apply online through the official website https://rac.gov.in till 08 August 2025.
🔍 DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | RAC – DRDO |
| Post Name | Scientist ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 152 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech or M.Sc. + GATE |
| Selection Process | GATE Score + Personal Interview |
| Salary | ₹56,100/- Basic + Allowances (~₹1,00,000/month) |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 August 2025 |
| Official Website | rac.gov.in |
📢 Vacancy Distribution
- DRDO Scientist ‘B’: 127 posts
- ADA Scientist/Engineer ‘B’: 09 posts
- Encadred Scientist ‘B’ (Army/Navy/Air HQ, CME, AFMC, etc.): 16 posts
🧑💼 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification:
- Engineering Disciplines: First Class B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline.
- Science Disciplines: First Class M.Sc. in respective subjects.
- Must have valid GATE score in relevant paper (2023/2024/2025).
✅ Age Limit (as on application closing date):
- UR/EWS: Max 35 Years
- OBC (NCL): Max 38 Years
- SC/ST: Max 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per Govt. rules (Divyangjan, Central Govt. Employees, Ex-Servicemen, etc.)
📘 Subject-Wise Vacancy Details
Engineering Streams:
- Electronics & Communication Engg: 35 Posts
- Mechanical Engg: 33 Posts
- Computer Science Engg: 29 Posts
- Electrical Engg: 6 Posts
- Material Science / Metallurgy: 5 Posts
- Chemical Engg: 3 Posts
- Aeronautical / Aerospace Engg: 6 Posts
- Civil Engg: 1 Post
- Bio-Medical Engg: 2 Posts
Science Streams:
- Physics: 4 Posts
- Chemistry: 3 Posts
- Mathematics: 2 Posts
- Entomology: 1 Post
- Biostatistics: 1 Post
- Clinical Psychology: 1 Post
- Psychology: 7 Posts
🧾 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PWD / Female: No Fee
📝 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE score
- Personal Interview at Delhi or any other location (as decided by RAC)
- Final selection based on GATE + Interview + Document Verification + Medical Exam
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 August 2025 |
| Interview Schedule | To be notified via RAC portal |
📎 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 📝 Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| 🌐 DRDO Website | drdo.gov.in |
| 🌐 RAC Portal | rac.gov.in |
⚙️ About the Organizations
- DRDO: India’s premier defense R&D organization with multiple labs across the country.
- ADA: Autonomous body under MoD responsible for LCA aircraft development.
- WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN/SCC/AFSB: Part of Army, Navy & Air HQ – working on weapon systems, technical training, and medical sciences.
📌 Final Words
This DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for engineers and postgraduates in science to join India’s top defence institutions. With competitive salary and growth opportunities, it’s one of the most prestigious Group ‘A’ technical service roles in India.
🔔 Apply now before the deadline – 08 August 2025!