DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 is now open with 148 vacancies across various disciplines. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) has released the official notification for Scientist B posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.A, or M.Sc qualifications are eligible to apply online via the official website – rac.gov.in.
The online application process starts on 20th May 2025 and closes on 9th June 2025. Interested applicants are advised to review the eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, age limit, selection process, and salary structure before applying.
DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights
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Organization: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Recruiting Body: Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC)
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Advertisement No.: Advt No. 156
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Post Name: Scientist B
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Total Vacancies: 148
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Website: rac.gov.in
Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 20 May 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 09 June 2025 (21 days from Employment News release)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
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| Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO | 127 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA | 09 |
| Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’ | 12 |
| Total | 148 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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B.Tech / B.E in relevant engineering disciplines
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M.A / M.Sc in relevant subjects (for applicable disciplines)
Age Limit (as per category):
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UR / EWS: Max 35 years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Max 38 years
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SC/ST: Max 40 years
Application Fee
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General, EWS, OBC (Male): ₹100/-
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SC/ST/PwD/Women: No Fee
Pay Scale & Salary
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Pay Level: Level-10 (as per 7th CPC)
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Basic Pay: ₹56,100/-
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Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹1,00,000/- (including HRA and allowances in metro cities)
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on GATE scores and/or written examination followed by a personal interview as applicable.
How to Apply for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025
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Visit the official DRDO RAC portal – https://rac.gov.in
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Register with your email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
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Upload scanned documents as per the requirements.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
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🔗 Official Notification PDF – Click Here
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🌐 Visit DRDO RAC Website – Click Here
FAQs – DRDO RAC Scientist B 2025 Recruitment
Q1. What is the start date to apply online for DRDO RAC Scientist B 2025?
A: 20 May 2025
Q2. What is the last date to submit the application?
A: 09 June 2025
Q3. Who can apply for DRDO RAC Scientist B posts?
A: Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.A, or M.Sc in relevant fields
Q4. What is the age limit for applicants?
A: Maximum age is 40 years (based on category)
Q5. How many vacancies are available in total?
A: 148 Posts