DRDO RAC Scientist‑B Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 152 Posts – Apply Online

DRDO RAC Scientist‑B Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), has announced 148 vacancies for the position of Scientist‑B across various departments under the Ministry of Defence. This is a coveted opportunity for engineering and science graduates with a valid GATE score. The online application window is now open.

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📌 Overview for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

Parameter	Details
Organization	DRDO (RAC)
Post	Scientist‑B
Advt. No.	156
Total Vacancies	148
Application Mode	Online (RAC portal)
Apply Start	14 June 2025
Apply End	21 days from the date of publication in the Employment News (i.e. 27 June 2025 ,16:00 hrs)
Official Portal	rac.gov.in
Pay Level	Level‑10 (₹ 56,100 basic)

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🧮 Vacancy Breakdown

DRDO and associated establishments (ADA, WESEE, CME, AFMC, SCNs/SCCs) will fill 148 posts distributed across:

Discipline	Vacancies
Electronics & Communication	40
Mechanical Engineering	34
Computer Science	34
Electrical Engineering	07
Metallurgical / Material Engg	05
Chemical Engineering	03
Civil Engineering	01
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engg	06
Physics	04
Chemistry	03
Mathematics	03
Biomedical Engineering	02
Entomology	01
Bio-Statistics	01
Clinical Psychology	01
Psychology	03

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Requirement
Qualification	BE/B.Tech (First Class) or ME/M.Tech/M.Sc/MA in respective fields
Additional Requirement	Valid GATE 2023/24/25
Age Limit	UR/EWS ≤ 35 yrs; OBC ≤ 38; SC/ST ≤ 40
Age Relaxation	+10 yrs (PwBD), +5 yrs (Central Civilian Govt. employees )
Nationality	Indian Citizen

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📝 Selection Process

Stage	Details
GATE Score Shortlist	80% weightage
Personal Interview	20% weightage
Final Merit List	Based on combined score

Shortlisted candidates are eligible for interviews at Delhi or other DRDO centres.

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🧪 Exam Pattern (Interview-Focused) for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025

• No preliminary test; direct interviews for GATE-qualified applicants.

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💰 Application Fees

Category	Fee
UR / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Women	Exempted

Payment can be made online via the RAC portal.

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	21 May 2025
Online Application Begins	14 June 2025
Last Date to Apply	27 June 2025, 16:00
Interview Schedule	To be notified

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🛂 Salary & Benefits

Post	Pay Level	In-Hand Salary
Scientist‑B	Level 10	₹56,100 basic + DA, HRA, and other benefits

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📄 How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: rac.gov.in
2. Register using valid email & mobile.
3. Fill in personal and academic details; upload documents and GATE score.
4. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
5. Submit and download the confirmation receipt.

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🔗 Important Links

Link	Description
Official Notification	DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 PDF
Apply Online	DRDO RAC Portal
GATE Score Information	GATE authority website

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❓ FAQs

Q1. How many Scientist‑B vacancies are there in DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025?
A1. There are 148 vacancies across engineering and science disciplines.

Q2. What is the selection process?
A2. Selection is based on GATE score (80%) plus Interview (20%).

Q3. What is the age limit?
A3. UR/EWS ≤ 35 yrs; OBC ≤ 38 yrs; SC/ST ≤ 40 yrs (with applicable relaxations).

Q4. Is there any application fee?
A4. Only ₹100 for male UR/OBC/EWS candidates; all others exempted.

Q5. When is the last date to apply?
A5. 27 June 2025 by 4:00 PM.

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