Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has released DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024 through GATE 2025 Notification inviting online applications from candidates with a Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO. Applicants interested in joining DRDO as Scientist B are required to appear for the GATE 2025 exam.
Interested and eligible candidates have to apply online through the official website of RAC i.e., rac.gov.in. Required educational qualifications, experience, age limit, and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
We have tabulated below the important details of the DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024 through GATE 2025.
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) |
| Post Name | Scientist B |
| No. of Posts | to be notified |
| Category | Govt Job |
| Type | Regular |
| Job Location | All India |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Apply Date | to be notified |
| Official Website | rac.gov.in |
- Vacancy Details of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
- Eligibility Criteria of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
- Selection Process of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
- Salary of DRDO Scientist B Posts
- Application Fee
- How to Apply:
- Important Dates
- DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025 Notification | Download PDF
- DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024: FAQs
Vacancy Details of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
DRDO has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:-
| Post Name | Qualification | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist B | Electronics and Communication Mechanical Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Mathematics Electrical Engineering Physics Aeronautical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Textile Engineering Civil Engineering Material Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering | To be Notifies |
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Eligibility Criteria of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
Below we have summarized the required eligibility criteria such as qualification required, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
Educational Qualification
As mentioned in the official notification of DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025, we have mentioned the post-wise qualification required below:-
| Discipline | Qualification | GATE Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent. | Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or Equivalent. | Mechanical |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. | Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) |
| Mathematics | Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognized University or equivalent | Mathematics (MA) |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent | Electrical Engineering (EE) |
| Physics | Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognized University or equivalent | Physics (PH) |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent | Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. | Chemical Engineering (CH) |
| Chemistry | Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent. | Chemistry (CY) |
| Textile Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Textile Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent | Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Material Science & Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy (Material Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering) from a recognized university or equivalent | Metallurgical Engineering (MT) |
Age Limit
Before applying candidates must fulfill the age requirement criteria as mentioned in the notification. The maximum age limit should not exceed 28 years to apply for DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025.
The upper age limit would be relaxable for reserved categories as indicated below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots | As per the Govt. Norms |
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Selection Process of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024
The Selection Process consists of marks obtained in the corresponding paper of GATE 2025.
The recruitment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ will be conducted based on a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score and/or written test/interview for vacancies in the disciplines for which GATE is conducted, including those under Life Sciences and under Humanities / Social Sciences. Only those candidates who will possess valid GATE score on the crucial date of eligibility will be considered for shortlisting for written test / interview.
Salary of DRDO Scientist B Posts
Basic Pay is Rs. 40,000/-. On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as Engineer in E2 scale – Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/-.
Application Fee
Applicants are advised to pay an Application fee of Rs. 100/-. However, SC/ST/PwBD/women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
How to Apply:
Candidates have to register themselves online at DRDO RAC website https://www.rac.gov.in/ with details of their GATE 2025 registration number and other required information.
- Go to the official website rac.gov.in.
- Find & Click “Requirement of Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO″.
- Now click on the Apply Link provided below the advertisement.
- If you are a new user, make a registration and then Log in.
- Fill in the application form.
- Upload necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed mode.
- Submit the filled online form.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future use.
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Important Dates
The Important Dates for DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment are mentioned in the table below:-
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 09-09-2024 (Short Notice) |
| Start Date to Apply Online | to be notified |
| Last Date to Apply Online | to be notified |
DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025 Notification | Download PDF
Interested candidates can download the official notification of DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025 by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for Scientist B Posts.
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024: FAQs
Ans. As mentioned in the official notification the selection process for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2024 will be on GATE 2025 Score.
Ans. There are various vacancies available as per the notification released by DRDO RAC.
Ans. The salary of applicants who will be selected for DRDO Scientist B Posts will be Pay Level 10, Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-
Ans. Candidates have to register themselves online at DRDO RAC website https://www.rac.gov.in/ with details of their GATE 2025 registration number and other required information.
