DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus, Dates

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus, Dates

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Nov 16, 2024 04:09 PM IST

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducts the DRDO 2025 Recruitment for selecting candidates at its various departments. DRDO Recruitment is done to select scientists and engineers through an annual competitive examination at the Central level called Scientist Entry Test (SET). DRDO conducts its exam on its own and not through any other medium. Through this recruitment process of DRDO, it shortlists candidates as Scientists, Technical Staff, and various other posts in the areas of Aeronautics, Armaments, Combat Engineering, Electronics, Life Sciences, Materials, Missiles, and Naval System.

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Current Job Openings

Post name

Vacancy

Notification

Senior Technical Assistant ‘B’ (STS’B’)

To be notified

To be notified

Trade Apprentice in Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)

To be notified

To be notified

Trade Apprentice in Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)

To be notified

To be notified

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Highlights

Conducting Body

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Selection Process

Written Test and Interview

Pay scale

As per the Post

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Departments

DRDO Recruitment will be done for selecting the candidates in the following departments:

Aeronautics

Armaments

Combat Engineering

Electronics

Life Sciences

Materials

Missiles

Naval System

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Post

The test for DRDO recruitment 2025 will be conducted for the following post:

S.No

Posts

1.

Scientists

2.

Technical Staff

3.

Admin & Allied

4.

Students Training

5.

Research Fellowship

DRDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The exam conducting body determines the eligibility criteria of DRDO 2025, which are expected to be fulfilled by the candidates before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria of DRDO are determined depending on the posts. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for their respective post option before they fill the application form. Candidates who hold B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.Sc/M Phil/Ph.D, MSc/M.Pharm etc can apply for the posts of their preferences.

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Application Form

The DRDO application form can be filled by the aspiring eligible candidates in online mode. Before filling the application form, candidates must read all the instructions carefully. Candidates are required to fill DRDO application form 2025 with the correct details along with uploading the scanned copy of image and signature. Along with filling the application, candidates must also pay the prescribed DRDO application fee as per their respective category. After filling DRDO recruitment 2025 application form, candidates must take a printout of it and keep it with them for future references. It is important to note that candidates will have to fill the application form with utmost care as any mistake will lead to the rejection of the application form and candidates will be debarred from appearing in the recruitment process.

DRDO Recruitment 2025 - Pay scale

Candidates who get selected for the final recruitment of DRDO 2025 will be offered emoluments depending on the posts as per 7th Central Pay Commission. The table below contains the pay scale at different Grade/Level for Scientists.

DRDO Pay Scale

Grade

Level in Pay Matrix

Initial Pay in Pay Matrix

Scientist 'B'

Level 10

Rs 56,100

Scientist 'C'

Level 11

Rs 67,700

Scientist 'D'

Level 12

Rs 78,800

Scientist 'E'

Level 13

Rs 1,23,100

Scientist 'F'

Level 13A

Rs 1,31,100

Scientist 'G'

Level 14

Rs 1,44,200

Scientist 'H' (Outstanding Scientist)

Level 15

Rs Rs 1,82,200

Distinguished Scientist (DS)

Level 16

Rs 2,05,400

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO

Level 17

Rs 2,25,000


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. In which mode the DRDO recruitment application form released?

The exam conducting body will release the DRDO application form in online mode only.

2. Does DRDO recruit every year?

Yes, DRDO  conducts examinations every year for various posts.

3. Is DRDO a permanent job?

Yes, DRDO recruits for permanent positions only.

4. Can I join DRDO without GATE?

DRDO does not recruit candidates through GATE. They conduct their examinations and have through own eligibility criterias.

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