DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025: The Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Scientist ‘B’ in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and other Ministry of Defence establishments including WESEE, CME, and AFMC. A total of 148 vacancies are announced for highly qualified graduate engineers and postgraduates in science disciplines.
This is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted post under the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). The online application process is open on the official website https://rac.gov.in and will close 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 Overview
Organization
DRDO / ADA / WESEE / CME / AFMC / SCN / SCC
Post Name
Scientist ‘B’
Total Vacancies
148
Grade/Pay Scale
Level-10 (₹56,100/- basic pay) + HRA + allowances
Monthly Emoluments
Approx. ₹1,00,000 per month (metro city)
Mode of Selection
GATE Score + Personal Interview
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
https://rac.gov.in
DRDO RAC Scientist B Vacancy 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
21 May 2025
Application Start Date
7 June 2025
Application Closing Date
27 June 2025
DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
UR/OBC/EWS (Male)
₹100/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Women
NIL
DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025, Qualification
Discipline-Wise Vacancies
Discipline
Vacancies
GATE Paper Code
Educational Qualification
Electronics & Communication
40
EC
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Mechanical Engineering
34
ME
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Computer Science
33
CS
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Electrical Engineering
07
EE
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Metallurgical / Material Engg
05
MT / XE
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Chemical Engineering
03
CH
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Civil Engineering
01
CE
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Aerospace/Aeronautical Engg
06
AE
B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Physics
04
PH
M.Sc. in Physics
Chemistry
03
CY
M.Sc. in Chemistry
Mathematics
03
MA
M.Sc. in Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
02
BM
B.E./B.Tech in Biomed Engg
Entomology
01
XL
M.Sc. in Entomology/Zoology
Bio-Statistics
01
ST
M.Sc. in Biostatistics
Clinical Psychology
01
XH
M.A. + RCI registration
Psychology
03
XH
M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology
Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2022/2023/2024 score in the relevant discipline.
DRDO RAC Scientist B Vacancy 2025 Age Limit
Category
Maximum Age (as on last date)
UR / EWS
35 years
OBC (NCL)
38 years
SC/ST
40 years
PwBD
+10 years (additional)
Additional relaxations applicable as per government rules.
DRDO RAC Scientist B Vacancy 2025 Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE score (in 1:10 ratio).
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview.
Final selection will be based on 80% weightage to GATE score + 20% Interview marks.
Minimum qualifying marks in interview:
UR: 70%
EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD: 60%
How to Apply for DRDO RAC Scientist B Vacancy 2025
Visit the official RAC portal: https://rac.gov.in
Register using your email and mobile number.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload scanned copies of:
Degree/Provisional Certificates
GATE Scorecard
Photo & Signature
Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable)
Pay the fee (if applicable) via online mode.
Submit and lock your application before the last date.
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