The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO, under the Ministry of Defence, is offering an exclusive opportunity to join as Scientist ‘B’ across DRDO, ADA, and other prestigious establishments! With 148 vacancies in cutting-edge fields, apply online by June 9, 2025, to launch your career in defence research and innovation!

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📌 Key Highlights:

• Organization: Recruitment & Assessment Centre, DRDO, Ministry of Defence
• Total Vacancies: 148
• Post: Scientist ‘B’ (DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN, SCC, SCS, Army/Navy/Air HQ units)
• Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC), Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/-, approx. Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. (metro city rate)
• Application Mode: Online via official website
• Application Deadline: June 9, 2025

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📊 Vacancy Details

Total: 148 posts (DRDO: 127, ADA: 12, Other Defence Units: 9).

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📚 What You Need to Study

• Minimum 60% marks (First Class) in your degree:
  • Engg. Roles (Items 1–5, 8–9, 11–12): Bachelor’s in Engineering (e.g., Electronics, Mechanical, etc.).
  • Science Roles (Items 6–7, 10, 13–14): Master’s in Science (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, etc.).
  • Clinical Psychology (Item 15): Master’s in Clinical Psychology + Registration with Rehabilitation Council of India.
• GATE Score: Valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025) in your subject.
• Must be a full-time course from a recognized university.

🧬 Age Limit

• 28–40 years (depends on organization) as of June 17, 2025.
• Extra Years: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years.

✅ Other Rules

• Selection based on GATE score + Interview.
• OBC/EWS/SC/ST certificates needed if applicable (issued after April 1, 2025).

💰 Pay Scale & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC), Basic Pay Rs. 56,100/-.
• Total Pay: Approx. Rs. 1,00,000/- per month (including HRA, allowances) at metro city rates.
• Note: Encadred posts (e.g., Army/Navy/Air HQ) are paid by respective services, not DRDO. These posts are not transferable to DRDO establishments.

🧑‍⚖️ Selection Process

• Step 1: Shortlisting
  • Candidates are shortlisted based on a valid GATE score (2023/2024/2025) in the relevant paper code (e.g., EE for Electrical, PH for Physics).
• Step 2: Personal Interview
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.
  • Interview call letters will be available on the RAC website (SMS alerts on registered mobile).
• Documents Required:
  • GATE scorecard (2023/2024/2025).
  • Degree certificates/marksheets.
  • OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST certificates (if applicable, issued after April 1, 2025).
  • Photo ID (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID, etc.).
• Note: If certificates don’t meet advertisement terms, candidates can’t attend the interview.

📝 Application Process

1. Apply Online: Visit Website.
2. Fill Details: Follow the guidelines on the official website.
3. Submit: Lock/finalize your application by June 9, 2025.
4. Track Updates: Download your interview call letter from the official website (via SMS notification).

Note: No changes allowed after submission. Unfinalized applications will be rejected.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Application Start: May 20, 2025
• Application Deadline: June 9, 2025 (21 days from publication on May 20, 2025)

📜 Terms & Conditions

• Interview Details: Venue, date, and time shared via official website/SMS.
• Accommodation: RAC may provide paid accommodation for interviews (first-come-first-serve, request 7 days in advance at directrec.rac@gov.in).
• Certificates: OBC/EWS certificates must be issued after April 1, 2025, valid for FY 2025-26.
• Caution: No payment required except application fee (if applicable). Report suspicious requests to chairman.rac@gov.in.
• Jurisdiction: Disputes under Delhi courts only.

📞 Contact Information

• Visit Website:
• Queries:
  • Online application: 011-23812955
  • Other queries: 011-23830599, 011-23889526, pro.recruitment@gov.in, directrec.rac@gov.in
• Address: Chairman, RAC, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054

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About RAC

The Recruitment & Assessment Centre is the official recruitment body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. RAC is responsible for recruiting scientists and technologists for DRDO as well as other organizations under the Ministry of Defence.

RAC’s core functions include organizing assessments, interviews, and selection processes for highly skilled professionals and researchers in science, engineering, and technology. The centre also plays a vital role in career progression and promotions for DRDO scientists through systematic and transparent evaluation mechanisms.

Located in Delhi, RAC ensures that the nation’s defence research and development programs are staffed by some of the best minds in the country, contributing to technological advancements in defence and strategic sectors.

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