DRDO Recruitment 2025 — Scientist ‘B’ (127 Posts)
Updated on 30 August 2025 • Source: Candidate information & public notification summary
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) invited applications for Scientist ‘B’ in multiple disciplines. As per the notification, the online application window on the RAC portal remained open from 01 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. Since today is 30 August 2025, the application period is closed. If you missed it, save this guide for future cycles and start preparing early.
Important Dates (Adjusted as per current date)
- Application Start: 01 May 2025
- Application End: 30 June 2025 (closed)
- Status (as of 30 Aug 2025): Applications closed; await shortlisting/interview updates on RAC portal.
Vacancy & Salary
- Total Posts: 127 (Scientist ‘B’)
- Pay (as per notice): ₹56,600/- per month in Level-10, plus allowances as per Govt. norms.
- Posting: DRDO labs/establishments across India.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: B.E./B.Tech or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline (as per subject/discipline list in notification).
- GATE: A valid GATE score in the relevant subject is mandatory for most engineering disciplines.
- Age Limit: Max 35 years (category relaxations as per Government rules).
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST: Nil
Selection Process
Candidature is evaluated based on a valid GATE score followed by a Personal Interview. Final merit typically considers discipline-wise weightage of GATE and interview, subject to eligibility and document verification.
How to Apply (For reference)
Applications were accepted online at the RAC website. Typical steps:
- Register on rac.gov.in
- Select the relevant advertisement for Scientist ‘B’
- Fill academic and GATE details carefully
- Upload photo, signature and valid documents
- Pay fee (if applicable) and submit
Guides, Career Tips & Preparation Strategy
1) Start with the Syllabus & Past Trends
- Align your prep with the GATE core syllabus for your discipline (since shortlisting relies on GATE).
- For interview, revise core subjects (Networks/Signals, Control, EM, VLSI for ECE; Strength of Materials, Thermo/Fluid/Manufacturing for Mech; Data Structures/OS/DBMS for CS).
2) Build a Strong Technical Narrative
- Prepare a 2–3 minute summary of your final-year project/research—problem, method, tools, outcomes.
- Connect your project/skills to defence use-cases (reliability, ruggedization, EW, autonomy, cybersecurity, propulsion, materials).
3) Practice Problem-Solving Under Constraints
- Interview panels may ask you to estimate, derive or design with minimal data—show assumptions clearly.
- Focus on first principles and boundary conditions rather than memorized formulas.
4) Documentation & Compliance
- Keep GATE scorecard, identity proof, category/PwBD certificates (if applicable), and degree/mark sheets ready.
- Name, DoB, category must match across documents to avoid last-minute issues.
5) Communication & Ethics
- Be concise, structured, and transparent about what you know and don’t know.
- Show integrity—DRDO values research ethics, safety, and national security awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the application still open?
No. The window closed on 30 June 2025. Track RAC for future drives and interview calls.
Q. Can freshers apply?
Yes—freshers with the required degree and a valid GATE score are eligible.
Q. What is the work profile?
R&D roles across DRDO labs: design, development, testing and evaluation of strategic systems.
Important Links
Disclaimer: This article is an informational rewrite based on publicly available details shared by candidates/notifications. For any change, corrigendum or schedule, please refer only to the official RAC/DRDO websites.
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