DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation – Recruitment and Assessment Centre (DRDO RAC) has officially announced a recruitment drive for 152 Scientist B vacancies under different departments for the year 2025. Interested and eligible candidates who meet the educational and age criteria can submit their applications online at https://rac.gov.in.

The application process began on 20 May 2025 and will remain open till 04 July 2025. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for graduates and postgraduates in technical and scientific fields to join India’s premier defense R&D organization.

Overview of DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Recruiting Authority: DRDO Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC)
Post Name: Scientist B
Total Vacancies: 152
Application Mode: Online
Start Date: 20 May 2025
Last Date: 04 July 2025
Official Website: https://rac.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess any of the following qualifications from a recognized university or institute in relevant disciplines:

B.Tech / B.E
M.A / M.Sc (Applicable disciplines only)

Age Limit (As on Closing Date):

UR / EWS: Not more than 35 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Not more than 38 years
SC/ST: Not more than 40 years
Age relaxation applicable as per central government norms.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level 10 (7th CPC), with a basic pay of ₹56,100/- per month.
Including HRA and other allowances, the gross monthly salary will be approx. ₹1,00,000/-, especially in metro cities.

Application Fee

General/OBC (Male)/EWS: ₹100/-
SC/ST/PwD/Women: No Fee
The payment must be made online through the DRDO RAC portal during the application process.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	20 May 2025
Last Date to Apply	04 July 2025

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Title	No. of Vacancies
Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO	127
Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA	09
Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’	16
Total	152

For detailed discipline-wise vacancies and qualifications, candidates should refer to the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

GATE score (for applicable disciplines)
Written test (if required for specific subjects)
Personal Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview based on merit and eligibility criteria.

Important Links

Addendum Notification	Click here
Vacancy Notification	Click here
Notification	Click here
Official Website	Click here

FAQs – DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

1. What is the starting date for DRDO RAC Scientist B application 2025?
The application process starts on 20 May 2025.

2. What is the last date to apply online for DRDO Scientist B 2025?
The final date to submit the online application is 04 July 2025.

3. What qualifications are required to apply?
Candidates must hold a B.Tech/B.E, M.A, or M.Sc degree in the relevant field.

4. What is the maximum age limit for DRDO Scientist B?
The upper age limit is 40 years, depending on the category.

5. How many total vacancies are available?
There are 152 vacancies under DRDO and other allied departments.

6. Is there any application fee?
Yes. ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS males. No fee for SC/ST/PwD/women candidates.

7. What is the salary for the Scientist B post?
The basic pay is ₹56,100/- per month with gross emoluments up to ₹1,00,000/- including allowances.