recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B' in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B' in Weapons & Electronics
Applications closed. The last date for this notification was 04 Jul 2025. Check the official website for a corrigendum or date extension before assuming it is final.
Key Highlights
Expired- Total Vacancies
- 1 Posts
- Last Date to Apply
- 04 Jul 2025
- Application Fee
- ₹50 (Gen)
- Age Limit
- See notification
- Qualification
- 4. Public Health Entomology
- Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix (Basic Pay of Rs.56,100/-). Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. at the present metro city rate. For the encadred posts of Scientist B, which belong to the Indian Armed Services, the emoluments will be paid by them. The encadred posts at various Selection Boards/Centres under Army HQ, Navy HQ and Ai
Important Dates
- Notification date
- Last date to apply
Dates are as stated in the official notification. Extensions are published by the recruiting authority — verify on the official website before the closing date.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Discipline | — |
| Electronics & | 16 |
| Communication | — |
| Electronics & Control Engg | — |
| Electronics & Communication System Engg | — |
| Electronics & Instrumentation Engg | — |
| Electronics & Tele- Communication Engg | — |
| Electronics & Telematics Engg | — |
| Industrial Electronics Engg | — |
| Tele Communication Engg | — |
| Telecommunication & Information Tech | — |
| Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg | — |
| Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg | — |
| Electrical with Communication Engg | — |
| Radio Physics & Electronics | — |
| Electrical Engg | — |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg | — |
| Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics) | — |
| Any other relevant discipline with qualifying | — |
| degree which mentions 'Electronics' as the main | — |
| Mechanical | 14 |
| Mechanical & Production Engg | — |
| Mechatronics Engg | — |
| degree which mentions 'Mechanical' as the main | — |
| Computer | 11 |
| Science & Engg* | — |
| Computer Science/Engg & Info Tech | — |
| Computer Science & System Engg | — |
| Software Engg/ Technology | 2 |
| Computer Science & Automation Engg/ Tech | — |
| Information Technology | — |
| Computer Science/Technology & Informatics | 1 |
| Engg/Tech | — |
| Information Science & Engg/Technology | — |
| Computer & Communication Engg | — |
| Computer Networking | 1 |
| Information Technology & Mathematical | — |
| Innovations | — |
| degree which mentions 'Computer Science' as the | — |
| main discipline | — |
| Total | 1 |
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Eligibility Criteria
4. Public Health Entomology
Read the official notification for the complete eligibility criteria, including experience and physical standards where applicable.
Application Fee
- General / UR
- ₹50
application fee payment (if not exempted) and lock the application before submission of the same. iii) Instructions for Candidates working in Government or in Government owned organizations (PSU/Joint venture, Government promoted societies and Government/Non-Government companies/ Agencies/ Entities where Government or Government promoted companies/Agencies/Entities have a combined controlling stake of 50% or more): Candidates serving in Govt/Govt owned organizations should submit their applications online directly to RAC, under intimation to the Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) of their…
Fees are paid on the official application portal. Payment gateway charges may apply.
Selection Process
- 1Interview
- 2Merit Based
How to Apply
- 1Candidates are required to register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
- 2On successful registration, the candidates may login before the closing date of the advertisement to fill the application form online. The candidates are required to upload the requisite certificates (See Para 3 for details), the details of the
Notification Details
RAC invites online applications from graduate engineers and post graduates in Science including students who have appeared in their final semester examinations, through RAC website https://rac.gov.in for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B' in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B' in Weapons & Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE) Delhi, College of Military Engineering (CME) Pune, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune, Selection Centre North (SCN) Jalandhar/Selection Centre Central (SCC) Bhopal/Selection Centre South (SCS) Bangalore under Army HQ, Navy HQ, Air HQ, and other units/estts. under Ministry of Defence. The posts are in Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Basic Pay of Rs.56,100/-). Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. at the present metro city rate. For the encadred posts of Scientist B, which belong to the Indian Armed Services, the emoluments will be paid by them. The encadred posts at various Selection Boards/Centres under Army HQ, Navy HQ and Air HQ, and other units/estts. under Ministry of Defence, are not transferable to DRDO Establishments. DRDO, India's premier Defence R&D organization employs bright, qualified and competent scientists in Group 'A' (Gazetted) technical service known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) and offers exciting and challenging career opportunities in a broad spectrum of technologies at its laboratories/establishments located across the country. For further information about DRDO, please visit DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in ADA, Bengaluru, is an autonomous body under Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is entrusted with the design & development of the Light Combat Aircrafts for Defence Services. ADA provides challenging career opportunities and excellent working environment. The candidates selected against ADA vacancies will be designated as Scientist/Engineer 'B' and will not be part of DRDO. For further information about ADA, please visit ADA website https://ada.gov.in WESEE, Delhi, Ministry of Defence is entrusted with the integration of combat weapons and electronics systems across the Indian Navy's diverse platforms like naval vessels, submarines, aircraft, and aircraft carriers, making it an indispensable backbone of the Navy's quest for self-reliance. CME, Pune, Ministry of Defence, is a technical training institution of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army. For further information about CME, please visit CME website on indianarmy.nic.in/about/training-site-main/cme-army-establishments AFMC, Pune, is a leading medical training institution which combines medical education with training specific to the health care needs of the Armed Forces. For further information about AFMC, please visit the AFMC website afmc.nic.in SCN Jalandhar, SCC Bhopal, SCE Prayagraj, AFSB, have Services Selection Boards for selecting and recommending potential candidates to become officers in the Indian Army. Table1: The discipline-wise category-wise details of vacancies are given below. The recruitment in the disciplines will be based on valid GATE Score (2023/2024/2025) and Personal Interview. Item No. Subject/ Discipline Organizatio n No. of Vacancies Details of corresponding Essential Qualification (EQ) & Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Equivalent acceptable subjects of Essential Qualification Degree UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Electronics & Communication Engg DRDO Essential Qualification(EQ)#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg [Paper code : EC] 1. Electronics & Communication Engg 2. Electronics Engg 3. Electronics & Computer Engg 4. Electronics & Control Engg 5. Electronics & Communication System Engg 6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 7. Electronics & Tele- Communication Engg 8. Electronics & Telematics Engg 9. Industrial Electronics Engg 10. Tele Communication Engg 11. Telecommunication & Information Tech 12. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 13. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg 14. Electrical with Communication Engg 15. Radio Physics & Electronics 16. Electrical Engg 17. Electrical & Electronics Engg 18. Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics) 19. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Electronics' as the main discipline ADA WESEE - Mechanical Engg DRDO Essential Qualification(EQ)#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering [Paper code : ME] 1. Mechanical Engg 2. Mechanical & Automation Engg 3. Mechanical & Production Engg 4. Mechatronics Engg 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Mechanical' as the main discipline ADA - Computer Science & Engg* DRDO 29 Essential Qualification(EQ)#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology [Paper code : CS] 1. Computer Science/ Engg/ Technology 2. Computer Science and Engg/Technology 3. Computer Science/Engg & Info Tech 4. Computer Science & System Engg 5. Software Engg/ Technology 6. Computer Science & Automation Engg/ Tech 7. Information Technology 8. Computer Science/Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech 9. Information Science & Engg/Technology 10. Computer & Communication Engg 11. Computer Networking 12. Information Technology & Mathematical Innovations 13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Computer Science' as the main discipline ADA CME - - WESEE - -
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Item No. Subject/ Discipline Organi- zation No. of Vacancies Details of corresponding Essential Qualification (EQ) & Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Equivalent acceptable subjects of Essential Qualification Degree UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Electrical Engg DRDO 06 Essential Qualification(EQ)#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electrical Engg [Paper code :EE] 1. Electrical Engg 2. Electrical Power System Engg 3. Electrical & Electronics Engg 4. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg 5. Power Engg 6. Power Electronics Engg 7. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg 8. Electrical with Communication Engg 9. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Electrical' as the main discipline CME
- Material Engg/ Material Science & Engg/ Metallurgical Engg*
DRDO 04 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering [Paper code : MT] Or Engineering Sciences [Paper Code: XE] 1. Metallurgy & Material Tech 2. Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg 3. Materials Engg 4. Material Science & Engg 5. Material Science & Metallurgical Engg 6. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Material Engg' or 'Material Science' or 'Metallurgy' as the main discipline ADA - - Physics* DRDO 04 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Master's Degree in Science in the subject/discipline of Physics from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code : PH] 1. Physics 2. Physics (Electronics) 3. Applied Physics 4. Solid State Physics 5. Computational Physics 6. Engineering Physics 7. Physics & Electronics 8. Basic Sciences with specialization in Physics 9. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Physics' as the main discipline Chemistry* DRDO 03 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Master's Degree in Science in the subject/discipline of Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code :CY] 1. Chemistry 2. Organic Chemistry 3. Inorganic Chemistry 4. Analytical Chemistry 5. Physical Chemistry 6. Applied Chemistry 7. Chemical Sciences 8. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Chemistry' as the main discipline Chemical Engg DRDO - 03 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering [Paper code : CH] 1. Chemical Engg 2. Chemical Technology 3. Chemical Plant Engg 4. Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology 5. Polymer Science & Chemical Technology 6. Chemical Science & Technology 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Chemical' as the main discipline Aeronautical /Aerospace Engg DRDO 05 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering [Paper code : AE] 1. Aeronautical Engg 2. Aerospace Engg 3. Aerospace Engg (Avionics) 4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Aerospace' or 'Aeronautical' as the main discipline ADA - - 10 Mathematics* DRDO - 02 Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Master's Degree in Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code :MA] 1. Mathematics 2. Applied Mathematics 3. Mathematics & Computing 4. Mathematical Sciences 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions 'Mathematics' as the main discipline CME
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B' in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B' in Weapons & Electronics?+
The last date to submit the online application is 04 Jul 2025. Applications received after this date are not accepted.
How many vacancies are available in recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B' in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B' in Weapons & Electronics?+
A total of 1 vacancies have been notified by RAC.
What is the application fee for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B' in Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO), Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and to the encadred posts of Scientist `B' in Weapons & Electronics?+
The application fee is ₹50 for general candidates. Fees are paid on the official application portal.