DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment: The Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO) via its Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has extended the application window for the Scientist ‘B’ post (Advt. No. 156). A total of 148–152 vacancies are available across DRDO, ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCN & SCC. Selection is based on GATE 2025 scores + interview.
| 📅 Important Dates: | • Application Opens: 14 June 2025 • Extended Last Date: 04 July 2025 (11 PM) • Fee Payment Deadline: 04 July 2025 • Exam / Written Test / Interview: To Be Notified • Admit Card: Prior to Interview / Test |
| 🧾 Application Fee: | UR/EWS/OBC Male: ₹100 ◦ SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹0 ◦ (Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net‑Banking, UPI) |
| 🎓 Age Limit (as on 04 Jul 2025): | UR/EWS: ≤ 35 yrs ◦ OBC NCL: ≤ 38 yrs ◦ SC/ST: ≤ 40 yrs + Age relaxations (PwD +10 yrs, Govt employees +5 yrs, ex‑servicemen) |
| ✔️ Eligibility: | BE/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.A with First Class in specified disciplines + valid GATE 2025 score; IIT/NIT grads with ≥ 80% may bypass GATE in some streams |
| 🧩 Selection Process: | • Shortlisting based on GATE score (80% weightage) ◦ • Written Descriptive Test (in some streams) + Interview (20% weightage) ◦ • Final: Document Verification & Medical check-up |
| 💰 Salary & Benefits: | Pay Level 10 (7th CPC): Basic ₹56,100; Total emoluments approx. ₹1 lakh/month, includes DA, HRA, etc. |
| 📥 Apply Online: | 👉 RAC.gov.in (Official) |
📌 Vacancy Snapshot:
- Total Posts: ~148–152 across organizations (e.g. DRDO: ~127, ADA: 9, WESEE: ~2, CME/AFMC/SCN/SCC: others)
📋 Preparation Tips:
- 🧠 Strengthen core engineering/science concepts from GATE 2025 syllabus.
- 📚 Practice descriptive answers if applicable for your discipline.
- 🗣️ Gear up for technical interviews—focus on project work, field fundamentals.
- 📂 Keep scanned documents, GATE scorecard, mark sheets ready for upload.
🌟 Why Join DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’?
- 🔧 High-impact R&D role in defense technology development.
- 🏛️ Central govt. employment with excellent job security & perks.
- 📈 Career advancement through DRDS structure.
📅 Act Fast — Apply by 04 July 2025!