DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – 152 Vacancies Apply Now

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), has announced a recruitment drive for 152 Scientist ‘B’ positions under Advertisement No. 152. These positions span various DRDO laboratories and allied organizations, including the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), College of Military Engineering (CME), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), and Selection Centres in Jalandhar and Bhopal . Online Registration Form 2025 will be started from 07 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 through the official website of the Authority.

DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 Key details

Category	Details
Organization	DRDO – Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC)
Post Name	Scientist ‘B’
Total Vacancies	152
Advertisement Number	152
Application Start Date	To be announced (expected mid-June 2025)
Application Last Date	21 days from publication in Employment News
Application Mode	Online (via rac.gov.in)

DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 vacancy Details

Department	No. of Vacancies
DRDO	127
ADA	09
Encadred Posts (AFMC, WESEE, CME, etc.)	16
Total	152

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant engineering disciplines
- Master’s degree (M.Sc) in specified science subjects
- A valid GATE score in the relevant discipline is mandatory
- Final year students expecting first class can apply, but must submit proof by 31st July 2025.

Age Limit:

General/EWS: Up to 35 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer): Up to 38 years
SC/ST: Up to 40 years
Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms

Salary and Benefits

Pay Level: Level-10 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay: ₹56,100/- per month
Total Emoluments: Approximately ₹1,00,000/- per month, including House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other allowances, especially in metropolitan cities

Selection Process for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 – 152 Vacancies Apply Now

Shortlisting: Based on valid GATE scores and academic qualifications
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to assess their suitability for the position

DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 for Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS (Male candidates): ₹100/-
SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates: Exempted from application fee

How to Apply

Visit the RAC official website.
Navigate to the “Advertisement No. 152” section.
Click on the “Apply Online” link (to be activated upon commencement of the application process).
Register with your valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, including GATE scorecard, educational certificates, and photograph.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Important links

Official Website	Click Here
Notification	Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
A total of 152 posts are available for the position of Scientist ‘B’.

Q2. What is the application mode?
The application process is completely online through the official RAC website: https://rac.gov.in.

Q3. What is the age limit for applying?

General/EWS: Up to 35 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer): Up to 38 years
SC/ST: Up to 40 years
Age relaxations apply as per Government rules.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required?
Candidates must have:

A B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc degree in a relevant discipline.
A valid GATE score in the corresponding subject.

Q5. Is a GATE score mandatory?
Yes, a valid GATE score is mandatory for shortlisting.

Q6. Can final-year students apply?
Only if they have completed their degree and have a valid GATE score at the time of application.