DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025: Apply for 148 Vacancies – GATE Score Required

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🚀 DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025 Overview

• Organization: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

• Post Name: Scientist ‘B’ (Group A Gazetted)

• Total Vacancies: 148 (DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC & More)

• Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,00,000/month (Level-10, 7th CPC)

• Job Location: Across India (DRDO Labs, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, etc.)

• Application Mode: Online

• Application Fee: ₹100 (UR/EWS/OBC Male) | Free for SC/ST/Women/Divyangjan

• Selection Process: GATE Score (80%) + Interview (20%)

• Last Date: 21 days from Employment News publication

• Official Website: https://rac.gov.in

📌 DRDO Scientist B Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Details

Discipline	DRDO	ADA	WESEE	CME	AFMC	SCN/SCC	Total
Electronics & Communication Engg	35	03	02	-	-	-	40
Mechanical Engg	33	01	-	-	-	-	34
Computer Science & Engg	29	03	01	01	-	-	34
Electrical Engg	06	-	-	01	-	-	07
Material Science/Metallurgy	04	01	-	-	-	-	05
Physics	04	-	-	-	-	-	04
Chemistry	03	-	-	-	-	-	03
Chemical Engg	03	-	-	-	-	-	03
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg	05	01	-	-	-	-	06
Mathematics	02	-	-	01	-	-	03
Civil Engg	01	-	-	-	-	-	01
Bio-Medical Engg	02	-	-	-	-	-	02
Entomology	-	-	-	-	01	-	01
Biostatistics	-	-	-	-	01	-	01
Clinical Psychology	-	-	-	-	01	-	01
Psychology	-	-	-	-	-	03	03

Total Vacancies: 148
*(DRDO: 127 | ADA: 09 | WESEE/CME/AFMC/SCN/SCC: 12)*

🎯 DRDO Scientist B Eligibility Criteria

✅ Age Limit (As on Closing Date)

Category	Max Age Limit
UR / EWS	35 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	38 Years
SC / ST	40 Years
Divyangjan (PwD)	Additional 10 Years Relaxation

✅ Educational Qualification

• For Engineers: First Class B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline + Valid GATE Score (2023/2024/2025)

• For Science Postgraduates: First Class M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Maths + Valid GATE Score

• Final Year Students Can Apply (Must submit degree by 31 July 2025)

📝 How to Apply for DRDO Scientist B 2025?

• Visit RAC Official Website

• Register & Fill Online Application Form

• Upload Documents (Photo, Signature, GATE Scorecard, Degree Certificates)

• Pay Fee (If Applicable)

• Submit & Take Printout

Last Date: 21 days from Employment News publication

🔍 DRDO Scientist B Selection Process

• GATE Score Shortlisting (80% Weightage)

• Personal Interview (20% Weightage)

• Document Verification & Medical Examination

Interview Cutoff:

• UR: 70%

• EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Divyangjan: 60%

💰 DRDO Scientist B Salary & Benefits

• Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- (Level-10, 7th CPC)

• Total Emoluments: Approx ₹1,00,000/month (Including HRA, DA, Allowances)

• Job Security: Permanent Government Position

• Career Growth: Promotions up to Scientist ‘H’ (Director Level)

📌 Important Links

Details	Link
Official Notification	PDF
Apply Online	https://rac.gov.in (From 27 May 2025)
DRDO Website	https://drdo.gov.in
ADA Website	https://ada.gov.in