DRDO Application Form 148 Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2025

DRDO Application Form: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the recruitment of 148 Scientist ‘B’ positions through the Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) under Advertisement No. 156. The online application process is set to commence in early June 2025, following the publication of the advertisement in the Employment News. The application window will remain open for 21 days from the date of publication.

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DRDO Application Form | Key Details of DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2025

Total Vacancies: 148
Advertisement No.: 156
Application Start Date: Expected in early June 2025
Application End Date: 21 days from the date of publication in the Employment News
Application Mode: Online via rac.gov.in

Application Fee:

General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwD/Women: Exempted

Age Limit

Maximum 35 years (as on closing date); age relaxation applicable as per government norms

Educational Qualification

First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in relevant disciplines, or Master’s Degree in relevant science subjects, along with a valid GATE score in the respective discipline

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on GATE Score
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Pay Scale

Level-10 (₹56,100–₹1,00,000 per month)

Disciplines and Vacancies DRDO Application Form

The vacancies are distributed across various disciplines, including:

Electronics & Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Mathematics
Civil Engineering
Bio-Medical Engineering
Entomology
Bio-Statistics
Clinical Psychology
Psychology

For a detailed breakdown of vacancies per discipline and category, please refer to the official notification on rac.gov.in.

How to Apply DRDO Application Form

Visit the official DRDO RAC website: rac.gov.in.
Navigate to the ‘Advertisement No. 156’ section and click on the application link.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the required details in the online application form.
Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates, GATE scorecard, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.