DRDO – Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), New Delhi has invited online application in the prescribed format from Graduate Engineers and Post Graduates in Science in various disciplines for recruitment to the various posts of Scientist ‘B’ in Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) and for Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B’ in 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/estts. under Ministry of Defence for the year 2025. (Advertisement No. 156)
DRDO RAC Scientist-B Vacancies 2025:
1. Scientist ‘B’: 155 Posts (DRDO-125, ADA-09, WESEE-03, CME-03, AFMC-03, SCN/SSC/SCE/AFSB-07, DST-3) in various disciplines,
Pay Scale: Level-10 of CPC Pay Matrix ₹56100-177500/-,
Age Limit: 35 Years
Electronics & Communication Engineering: 41 Posts
Mechanical Engineering: 35 Posts
Computer Science & Engineering: 34 Posts
Electrical Engineering: 07 Posts
Material Engineering/ Material Science & Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering: 05 Posts
Physics: 04 Posts
Chemistry: 03 Posts
Chemical Engineering: 03 Posts
Aeronautical /Aerospace Engineering: 06 Posts
Mathematics: 04 Posts
Civil Engineering: 01 Post
Bio-Medical Engineering: 02 Posts
Entomology: 01 Post
Bio Statistics: 01 Post
Clinical Psychology: 01 Post
Psychology: 07 Posts
Application Fee: An application fee of ₹100/- (No fee for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates) to be paid online.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online in the prescribed format at the DRDO RAC website only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the age limit?
- UR/EWS: ≤ 35 years
- OBC (NCL): ≤ 38 years
- SC/ST: ≤ 40 years
- Additional relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen as per rules
Q2. What are the qualifications?
- B.E./B.Tech (First class or ≥ 60%/CGPA ≥ 6.75) in relevant engineering disciplines OR Master’s (First class) in relevant science subjects.
- Valid GATE score (2023–2025) in the respective discipline. Final-year students eligible if degree is complete by ~31 July 2025.
Q3. What is the selection process for positions?
- Shortlisting based on valid GATE score (typically 1:10 ratio).
- Personal Interview (held in Delhi or other designated centres).
- Final merit: 80% GATE score + 20% Interview performance.
Q4. What is Application Fee?
- ₹100 for UR/EWS/OBC (male)
- No fee for SC/ST, PwBD, and women candidates
For more details about DRDO RAC Scientist-B Vacancies 2025: https://rac.gov.in
