DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment Advertisement
This post is about the recruitment announcement from the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC). The DRDO recruitment department is going to recruit for Scientist 'B' in various Indian defense organizations, including DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN, and SCC. The employment news specifies the number of vacancies available across different disciplines and organizations, provides details on age limits, and explains the application process, including the requirement for online submission and submission of necessary documents. The selection process involves a combination of the GATE score and a personal interview, with specific weightages assigned to each for final selection, and the text clarifies the salary and the liability to serve anywhere in India.
DRDO
Scientist B Recruitment 2025
This Govt Job Portal news will summarize the
key information regarding the recruitment drive for DRDO Scientist 'B' recruitment
process across various prestigious defense and allied organizations in India.
This DRDO recruitment is based on valid GATE scores and personal interviews,
with a competitive salary package and challenging career opportunities. A total
of 148 vacancies are being filled, predominantly in DRDO (127 vacancies),
across a range of engineering and science disciplines. The eligibility criteria
related to this DRDO Recruitment 2025 include a first-class bachelor's or
master's degree in the relevant discipline and a valid GATE score in the
corresponding paper. The selection process involves shortlisting based on GATE
scores, followed by a personal interview, with final selection weighted 80% on
GATE score and 20% on interview performance. Read the full employment news before applying online for these government jobs in India.
Audio Podcast of the DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2025
Basic
Information related to this DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2025
Designation: The recruitment drive
is for the position of Scientist 'B'.
Recruiting Agency: Defence Research &
Development Organization (DRDO).
Pay Band: Pay Level 10 (7th
CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100/-).
· Total
emoluments at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 100,000/- p.m. in
metro cities. Emoluments for encadred posts within the Armed Services will be
paid by them.
Vacancies: A total of 148
vacancies for Scientist 'B' are being advertised.
The distribution of vacancies across
organizations is as follows:
·
Scientist 'B' in DRDO: 127 vacancies.
·
Scientist/Engineer 'B' in ADA: 09 vacancies.
·
Encadred Posts of Scientist 'B': 12 vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria for Applying to this DRDO Recruitment 2025
Essential Qualification: Must have a first-class bachelor's degree in engineering or technology in the relevant branch from a
recognized university or equivalent.
· Candidates
who have appeared in their final semester examinations and are expecting to
achieve a first class may also apply, provided they submit their
degree/provisional degree certificate on or before 31 July 2025.
· A
valid GATE score in the corresponding paper.
Age Bond(as of the closing
date of the advertisement) is
· Unreserved (UR)/EWS: Not exceeding 35 years
· OBC
(Non-creamy layer): Not exceeding 38 years
· SC/ST:
Not exceeding 40 years
·Relaxation
in the upper age limit is provided for Divyangjan category candidates (up to 10
years) and serving Central Government civilian employees (up to 5 years).
Relaxation for ex-servicemen is as per the rules in vogue.
DRDO Scientist
Recruitment 2025 Application Process
Applicants have to apply online for these government jobs in India for fresh candidates. The online application is mandatory through the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in). The closing date for online applications is 21 days from publication in the Employment News. Candidates working in the government or government-owned organizations need to submit their applications online directly to RAC and inform their employer of a "No Objection Certificate (NOC)". Proof of submission of the intimation letter/undertaking must be uploaded within a specified timeframe. Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online application after locking it. Only locked/finalized applications will be considered. Candidates must be careful while filling in their GATE score, as it is crucial for shortlisting.
Required
Documents for Online Upload:
1. Self-attested certificates/testimonials for Date of Birth,
Essential Qualification degree with mark-sheets, Conversion Formula (if
applicable), Caste, EWS status, Ex-serviceman, Disability, Employment in central government civilian posts, etc.
2. Relevant affidavit if there is a mismatch in names.
3. Recent passport-size color photograph.
4. Scanned sample of the candidate’s signature.
5. A valid GATE scorecard.
6. Screenshot of the GATE Results webpage displaying the
candidate’s GATE score.
7. Proof of registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India
as a clinical psychologist (if applicable).
8. Copy of the intimation letter to CCA and signed declaration
(for serving candidates).
How much is the application fee?
· A
non-transferable, non-refundable application fee of Rs 100/- is required for
General (UR), EWS, and OBC male candidates, payable online.
· There
is no application fee for SC/ST/Divyangjan and women candidates.
Screening
and Shortlisting:
1. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their
valid GATE score in the ratio of 1:10, subject to availability, in order of
discipline-wise, category-wise merit.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to appear for the personal interview and select tentative interview dates.
Selection
Process
1. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a personal interview at Delhi or another location decided by RAC/DRDO.
2. Final selection is based on a combined merit of 80%
weightage of the GATE score and 20% weightage of marks in the personal interview.
3. The minimum qualifying marks in the personal interview are 70% for the UR category and 60% for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Divyangjan categories. Candidates failing to qualify for the interview will not be considered for selection.
4. The offer of appointment will be restricted to the number
of vacancies in order of merit and is subject to passing the medical examination and verification of documents.
Important
Notes and Caution:
1. Candidates are advised to visit the RAC website regularly
for updates.
2. The number of vacancies may vary.
3. Translation ambiguity will be resolved with the English
version of the advertisement.
4. Any dispute will be subject to the courts/tribunals having
jurisdiction over Delhi.
5. Candidates furnishing false information or
misrepresenting/suppressing relevant information will be debarred from future
DRDO recruitment, and services are liable to be terminated even after
appointment.
6. RAC does not request any payment other than the application
fee.
Important
Contact Details:
· Phone
number for queries related to applying online: 011-23812955.
· Phone
numbers for other queries: 011-23830599, 011-23889526.
· Email
addresses for queries: pro.recruitment@gov.in or directrec.rac@gov.in
· Email
address for reporting payment requests other than the application fee:
chairman.rac@gov.in
Important Dates
The official notification is out on 20th May 2025.
The last date to apply online is 21 days from the date of publication in the
Employment News.
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