DRDO RAC Recruitment :: The Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) invites applications from bright and competent graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science for the post of Scientist ‘B’. This recruitment also covers vacancies in Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and encadred posts in various defence establishments under the Ministry of Defence, such as WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN, SCC, and SCS.
Key Highlights
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Total Vacancies: 148
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Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC) with Basic Pay ₹56,100/-; Approx. ₹1,00,000/- per month with allowances
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Recruiting Organizations: DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN, SCC
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Mode of Selection: GATE Score (80%) + Personal Interview (20%)
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Last Date to Apply: 21 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News
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Application Mode: Online at https://rac.gov.in
- Dates : The online application opens on 20-05-2025 and closes on 09-06-2025.
Vacancy Details (Discipline-Wise)
| Item No. | Discipline | Organization(s) | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
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| 1 | Electronics & Communication Engg | DRDO, ADA, WESEE | 18 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engg | DRDO, ADA | 14 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 34 |
| 3 | Computer Science & Engg | DRDO, ADA, CME, WESEE | 15 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| 4 | Electrical Engg | DRDO, CME | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Materials/Metallurgical Engg | DRDO, ADA | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Physics | DRDO | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | Chemistry | DRDO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Chemical Engg | DRDO | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg | DRDO, ADA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Mathematics | DRDO, CME | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Civil Engg | DRDO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Biomedical Engg | DRDO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | Entomology | AFMC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Biostatistics | AFMC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Clinical Psychology | AFMC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | Psychology | SCN, SCC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: First Class Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline. Final year students may also apply.
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GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in respective subject required.
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Age Limit:
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UR/EWS: ≤ 35 years
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OBC (NCL): ≤ 38 years
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SC/ST: ≤ 40 years
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Additional relaxations for Divyangjan, Govt. employees, and Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
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Application Process
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Register and apply online through https://rac.gov.in
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Upload required documents including valid GATE score, degree/provisional certificate, photo, signature, and category certificates.
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Pay Application Fee (₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates; Exempted for SC/ST/PwD/Women)
Selection Process
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Shortlisting: Based on GATE score (80% weightage)
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Interview: Conducted in Delhi or a location decided by RAC (20% weightage)
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Final Selection: Based on combined merit. Minimum interview marks: UR – 70%, Others – 60%
Important Notes
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Ensure discipline applied matches the GATE subject.
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Submit final degree/provisional certificate by 31 July 2025.
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Candidates already in Govt. service must upload NOC or Intimation Letter as per guidelines.
Contact for Queries
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Phone: 011-23812955 / 011-23830599 / 011-23889526
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Email: pro.recruitment@gov.in, directrec.rac@gov.in
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Website: click here
- Official Notification : click here
Important Dates ::
- The online application opens on 20-05-2025 and closes on 09-06-2025.
