Here are the complete details for the DRDO RAC Scientist ‘B’ recruitment (Advt No. 156/2025):
Overview & Vacancy
Total Vacancies: 148–155 positions for Scientist ‘B’ under DRDO RAC across various DRDO labs and allied organisations (including ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC)
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DRDO Scientist B: ~127 posts
ADA Engineer/Scientist B: ~9
Encadred Scientist B: ~12–16
Additional roles in AFMC, CME, WESEE, etc.
. Important Dates
Notification Release: ~21 May 2025 (per Employment News)
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Online Application Window: ~7 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 (21 days)
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Application Deadline: 27 June 2025 (some sources mention 4 July 2025)
Career Power
. Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of closing date):
UR/EWS: up to 35 years
OBC-NCL: +3 years (38 years)
SC/ST: +5 years (40 years)
Pw BD & Ex‑servicemen: +10 years and as per rules
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Educational Qualifications:
Engineers: First-class B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields (ECE, Mechanical, CSE, Electrical, etc.)
Scientists: First-class M.Sc/M.A. in relevant sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, etc.)
Valid GATE score (2023–2025) required
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Discipline-Wise Distribution (approx.)
Engineering:
ECE: ~40, Mech: ~33–35, CSE: ~33–34, Electrical: ~6–7, Chemical/Material/Aero/Civic/Biomedical: multiple seats
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Sciences:
Physics: ~4, Chemistry: ~3, Mathematics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Psychology/Entomology: 1–3 each
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Pay Scale & Benefits
Basic Pay: ₹56,100/month (Pay Level 10, 7th CPC)
Gross Salary: Approx ₹1,00,000/month including HRA, DA, TA, and other allowances
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Additional benefits include pension, LTA, medical facilities, and professional allowances (per government norms).
Selection Process
Shortlisting via GATE score (ratio ~1:10 per discipline & category)
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Personal Interview (held in Delhi or specified locations).
Final Selection based on combined merit:
80% from GATE
20% from Interview
Minimum interview marks: UR ≥70%, Reserved ≥60%
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Document Verification & Medical Exam follow before final appointment.
Application Fee
UR/EWS/OBC (Male): ₹100
SC/ST/Pw BD/Female: No fee
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Application Procedure
Register and apply online at rac.gov.in
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Fill in personal, educational, and GATE details; upload required documents (GATE scorecard, educational certificates, caste certificate, ID proof, photo & signature, etc.)
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Pay fees (if applicable), review and submit before the deadline.
Summary Table
Feature Details
Posts ~148–155 Scientist B positions
Apply Dates ~7 June – 27 June 2025
Age Limit UR 35, OBC 38, SC/ST 40 (+ relaxations)
Qualifications First-class BE/B .Tech or M. Sc/MA + valid GATE score
Pay ₹56,100 basic + allowances (~₹1 L total)
Selection GATE shortlisting → Interview → Docs & Medical
Fee ₹100 (UR/OBC/EWS male); exempt otherwise
Mode Online via rac.gov.in
Quick Prep Tips
Ensure you have a valid GATE score (2023–25) in your discipline.
Check the official notification on rac.gov.in for final details and PDF.
Prepare for a personal interview on domain knowledge, technical problems, and project-oriented questions.
Keep all documents ready in scanned form before applying.