DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research & Development Organisation has announced a notification for Scientist ‘B’/Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ post. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech are eligible for this post. There are a total of 151 openings for this post. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the DRDO RAC Vacancy on or before 04 July 2025. The detailed eligibility and selection of DRDO RAC Careers are explained below. Candidates can apply for DRDO Recruitment.
DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Company Name | Recruitment & Assessment Centre |
| Job Role | Scientist ‘B’/Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ |
| Job category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Posts | 151 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 04 July 2025 |
DRDO RAC Jobs – Detailed Eligibility:
Education Qualification:
Scientist ‘B’/Scientist/Engineer ‘B’:
Electronics & Communication Engg:
- At least a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg [Paper code : EC]
Mechanical Engg:
- At least a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering [Paper code : ME]
Computer Science & Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology [Paper code : CS]
Electrical Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electrical Engg [Paper code :EE]
Material Engg/ Material Science & Engg/ Metallurgical Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering [Paper code : MT] Or Engineering Sciences [Paper Code: XE]
Physics:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Science in the subject/discipline of Physics from a recognised university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code : PH]
Chemistry:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Science in the subject/discipline of Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code :CY]
Chemical Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering [Paper code : CH]
Aeronautical /Aerospace Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering [Paper code : AE]
Mathematics:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code :MA]
Civil Engg:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering [Paper code : CE]
Bio-Medical Engg :
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Biomedical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Bio-medical Engineering [Paper code : BM]
Entomology:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Entomology from a recognised university.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Life Sciences [Paper code :XL]
Bio Statistics:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Biostatistics from a recognised University or institute recognized by UGC or institute recognized by the Institute of Technology Act 1961.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Statistics [Paper code :ST]
Clinical Psychology:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university
- Registration with Rehabilitation Council of India as Clinical Psychologist
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Humanities & Social Sciences [Paper code :XH]
Psychology:
- At least First Class Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Humanities & Social Sciences [Paper code : XH]
Age Limit:
- Un Reserved (UR) /EWS – 35 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer) – 38 years
- SC/ST – 40 years
Age Relaxation:
- Upto 10 years for Divyangjan category candidates
- The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Central Civilian Govt. employees working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres only if a relationship could be established that the service
- already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the advertised posts
- The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue
Salary: Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Basic Pay of Rs.56,100/-). Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m.
DRDO RAC Vacancy 2025: 151 Posts
- Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO: 127 Posts
- Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA: 09 Posts
- Encadred Posts of Scientist ‘B’: 12 Posts
| Discipline | Organization | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Communication Engg | DRDO | 35 |
| ADA | 3 | |
| WESEE | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engg | DRDO | 33 |
| ADA | 1 | |
| Computer Science & Engg | DRDO | 29 |
| ADA | 3 | |
| CME | 1 | |
| WESEE | 1 | |
| Electrical Engg | DRDO | 6 |
| CME | 1 | |
| Material/Metallurgical Engg | DRDO | 4 |
| ADA | 1 | |
| Physics | DRDO | 4 |
| Chemistry | DRDO | 3 |
| Chemical Engg | DRDO | 3 |
| Aerospace/Aeronautical Engg | DRDO | 5 |
| ADA | 1 | |
| Mathematics | DRDO | 2 |
| CME | 1 | |
| Civil Engg | DRDO | 1 |
| Biomedical Engg | DRDO | 2 |
| Entomology | AFMC | 1 |
| Biostatistics | AFMC | 1 |
| Clinical Psychology | AFMC | 1 |
| Psychology | SCN Jalandhar / SCC Bhopal | 3 |
Addendum Vacancies:
- Electronics & Communication Engg – DST: 1 Post
- Mechanical Engg – DST: 1 Post
- Mathematics – DST: 1 Post
Selection Process of DRDO RAC Careers:
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of GATE score in the ratio of 1:10 subject to their availability in order of discipline-wise category-wise merit list
- The shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to appear for Personal Interview by a given deadline and subsequently select their choice of tentative interview date from the pre-defined calendar dates made available on the RAC website
- The final selection of the candidates will be purely on the basis of discipline wise category wise merit of aggregate of 80% weightage of marks of GATE score and 20% weightage of marks in Personal Interview.
- Only those candidates securing minimum qualifying marks of 70% (for UR category) and 60% (for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/ Divyangjan category) in the Personal Interview will be considered for preparation of final merit list. Candidates who do not qualify the interview will not be considered for final selection irrespective of their GATE score.
Note:
- The exact dates of interview will be finalized later by RAC and communicated to candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be able to download their call letter for interview respectively along with its venue, date & time after successful registration through RAC website.
- Intimation in this regard may be sent as SMS on the registered mobile number of the candidate.
Application Fee:
- General (UR), EWS and OBC male candidates are required to pay a nontransferable, non-refundable application fee of Rs 100/- payable online only.
- There is no application fee for SC/ST/ Divyangjan and women candidates.
Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for DRDO RAC Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates possessing the above qualifications from recognised Universities/Institutions must apply online for the DRDO RAC Job Vacancy on or before 04 July 2025 (1600 hrs).
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