DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024 via GATE Notification Out, Check Details Now

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has released DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024 through GATE 2025 Notification inviting online applications from candidates with a Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO. Applicants interested in joining DRDO as Scientist B are required to appear for the GATE 2025 exam.

Interested and eligible candidates have to apply online through the official website of RAC i.e., rac.gov.in. Required educational qualifications, experience, age limit, and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —

Overview of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024

We have tabulated below the important details of the DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024 through GATE 2025.

OrganisationDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC)
Post NameScientist B
No. of Poststo be notified
CategoryGovt Job
TypeRegular
Job LocationAll India
Selection ProcessInterview
Apply Dateto be notified
Official Websiterac.gov.in

Vacancy Details of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024

DRDO has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:-

Post NameQualificationNo. of Posts
Scientist BElectronics and Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Aeronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Textile Engineering
Civil Engineering
Material Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering
To be Notifies

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Eligibility Criteria of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024

Below we have summarized the required eligibility criteria such as qualification required, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.

Educational Qualification

As mentioned in the official notification of DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025, we have mentioned the post-wise qualification required below:-

DisciplineQualificationGATE Paper
Electronics and  Communication EngineeringBachelor’s degree in engineering or technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised university or equivalent.Electronics and  Communication Engineering (EC)
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or Equivalent.Mechanical
Computer Science & EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
MathematicsMaster’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognized University or equivalentMathematics (MA)
Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalentElectrical Engineering (EE)
PhysicsMaster’s Degree in Physics from a recognized University or equivalentPhysics (PH)
Aeronautical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalentAerospace Engineering (AE)
Chemical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.Chemical Engineering (CH)
ChemistryMaster’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent.Chemistry (CY)
Textile EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Textile Engineering from a recognized university or equivalentTextile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF)
Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalentCivil Engineering (CE)
Material Science & Engineering/ Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy (Material Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering) from a recognized university or equivalentMetallurgical Engineering (MT)

Age Limit

Before applying candidates must fulfill the age requirement criteria as mentioned in the notification. The maximum age limit should not exceed 28 years to apply for DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025.

The upper age limit would be relaxable for reserved categories as indicated below:

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC (NCL)3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwBD10 years
Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots As per the Govt. Norms

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Selection Process of DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024

The Selection Process consists of marks obtained in the corresponding paper of GATE 2025.

The recruitment to the post of Scientist ‘B’ will be conducted based on a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score and/or written test/interview for vacancies in the disciplines for which GATE is conducted, including those under Life Sciences and under Humanities / Social Sciences. Only those candidates who will possess valid GATE score on the crucial date of eligibility will be considered for shortlisting for written test / interview.

Salary of DRDO Scientist B Posts

Basic Pay is Rs. 40,000/-. On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as Engineer in E2 scale – Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/-.

Application Fee

Applicants are advised to pay an Application fee of Rs. 100/-. However, SC/ST/PwBD/women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.

How to Apply:

Candidates have to register themselves online at DRDO RAC website https://www.rac.gov.in/ with details of their GATE 2025 registration number and other required information.

  • Go to the official website rac.gov.in.
  • Find & ClickRequirement of Valid GATE Score for Direct Recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO″.
  • Now click on the Apply Link provided below the advertisement.
  • If you are a new user, make a registration and then Log in.
  • Fill in the application form.
  • Upload necessary documents.
  • Pay the application fee through the prescribed mode.
  • Submit the filled online form.
  • Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future use.

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Important Dates

The Important Dates for DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment are mentioned in the table below:-

EventDate
Notification Release Date09-09-2024 (Short Notice)
Start Date to Apply Onlineto be notified
Last Date to Apply Onlineto be notified

DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025 Notification | Download PDF

Interested candidates can download the official notification of DRDO RAC Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025 by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for Scientist B Posts.

DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

DRDO Scientist Recruitment 2024: FAQs

Q. What is the selection process for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment through GATE 2025?

Ans. As mentioned in the official notification the selection process for DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2024 will be on GATE 2025 Score.

Q. How many vacancies are there in DRDO RAC Recruitment through GATE 2025?

Ans. There are various vacancies available as per the notification released by DRDO RAC.

Q. What will be the salary of selected applicants for DRDO Scientist B Posts?

Ans. The salary of applicants who will be selected for DRDO Scientist B Posts will be Pay Level 10, Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/-

Q. How to apply for DRDO Scientist Recruitment through GATE 2025?

Ans. Candidates have to register themselves online at DRDO RAC website https://www.rac.gov.in/ with details of their GATE 2025 registration number and other required information.

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