DRDO Project Scientist Recruitment 2025: DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO) RECRUITMENT & ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC) LUCKNOW ROAD, TIMARPUR, DELHI – 110054, has released a notification for the recruitment of Project Scientist.
In pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies relevant to national security, DRDO formulates and executes programmes of scientific research, design, development, testing and evaluation of various systems, subsystems, devices and products required for defence of the nation. DRDO invites applications from highly qualified and competent technologists for tenure-based engagement, purely on contractual basis, as Project Scientists for Programme of DRDO. Initially the contract will be till 18th April 2027 which may be extended depending upon the performance of the Project Scientist and if the requirement exists.
RAC invites online recruitment applications through RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for the following posts of Project Scientists in DRDO:
- Project Scientist ‘F’ (Computer Science & Engineering*)
- Project Scientist ‘D’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering #)
- Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering #)
- Project Scientist ‘B’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering #)
Educational Qualification & Experience for DRDO Project Scientist Recruitment 2025:
Project Scientist ‘F’ –
Essential:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of working experience in the design and development of application software with scripting languages like Python, Perl / Bash, Programming languages C / C++.
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
- Minimum 3 years experience in Project Management.
- Design and development of application software for airborne / space systems.
- Experience in handling Networking Infrastructure / Interfacing of Encryptors.
Project Scientist ‘D’ –
Essential:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in the design, development & Testing of Electronics/ RF System/ sub systems.
- Experience in handling test & measurement equipment like signal generators, Spectrum Analyzers & Network Analyzers.
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
- Experience in small satellite subsystems design, integration, Testing.
- Experience in project Management
- Good knowledge & experience in the development of signal processing algorithms using MATLAB/SIMULINK
Project Scientist ‘C’ –
Essential:
- At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 Years of working experience3 in the design, development & Testing of Electronics/ RF System/ sub systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in handling test & measurement equipment like signal generators, Spectrum Analyzers & Network Analyzers.
- Design, Development assembly, integration and testing digital/ RF/ communication systems.
- Proficiency in Matlab /Simulink programming.
Project Scientist ‘B’ –
Essential:
At least a first-class bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Desirable: Valid GATE Score.
Age Limit For Candidates (as on closing date of advertisement):
- For Project Scientist ‘F’ : not exceeding 55 years.
- For Project Scientist ‘D’ : not exceeding 45 years.
- For Project Scientist ‘C’ : not exceeding 40 years.
- For Project Scientist ‘B’ : not exceeding 35 years.
Nationality (DRDO Project Scientist Recruitment):
Only Indian Nationals can apply
Application Fee & Mode Of Payment:
General, OBC and EWS male candidates are required to pay a non-refundable non-transferable application fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only) payable online only. There is no application fee for SC/ST/Divyang and Women candidates.
Salary Amount:
- For Project Scientist ‘F’: Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 2,20,717/- Per Month
- For Project Scientist ‘D’: Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,24,612/- Per Month
- For Project Scientist ‘C’: Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,08,073/- Per Month
- For Project Scientist ‘B’: Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 90,789/- Per Month
Eligibility For Recruitment To Posts:
Academic Requirements –
- Candidates should be in possession of First Class degree in Engg/Technology certificate awarded by a recognised University or equivalent.
- Candidates should possess the prescribed experience in the relevant field as mentioned under the column “Qualifications & Experience” and must have documentary proof to establish the fact.
Screening/ Shortlisting (DRDO Project Scientist Recruitment):
Administrative Screening will be carried out for verification of identity, age, essential & higher qualifications and length of suitable experience at initial stage
For all Administratively Eligible applications, Technical Screening (may be at two levels, if required) will be carried out for verification of suitability of experience possessed by the candidates with the experience advertised against each vacancy. Technically screened applications (Biodata based Technical Screening at Level-1) will be shortlisted for further selection process in the Predefined Ratio* by adopting any one or more of the following methods:
- On the basis of educational qualifications and / experience
- Relevance of suitable experience
- On the basis of Desirable Qualification
- By holding a Technical Screening Committee Meeting including Technical Experts from Industry/ Academia/ DRDO
Selection Process:
The final selection of candidates will be purely on the basis of merit of marks scored by a candidate in the final personal interview only. The minimum qualifying marks required by the candidate in the personal interview for consideration for selection are 70% for all Unreserved vacancies and 60% for all reserved vacancies.
All decisions in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application shall be final and no enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency.
Liability to Serve (DRDO Project Scientist Recruitment):
As per the Central Government Rules, selected candidates will have the liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/ field area locations.
Required Documents:
- Date of Birth (DOB) proof: Self attested Matriculation certificate/High School certificate/Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Local Authority etc. Ensure that DOB proof mentions birth date.
- A recent passport size colour photograph (size not exceeding 30 KB).
- Scanned sample of candidate’s signature(size not exceeding 30 KB).
- Self‐attested degree certificates/testimonials regarding Essential qualification and Higher qualification along with mark‐sheets.
- Fellowship proofs mentioning the start date and end date of fellowship.
- Duly signed CCA declaration (if applicable).
- In case of mismatch in candidate name and/or parent(s) name(s) as mentioned in the application form with any of the documents/certificates being uploaded, the relevant notarized affidavit in support shall essentially be uploaded.
- If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than English or Hindi, a notarized transcript of the same has been uploaded.
- Candidates should attach all experience certificates (with the start and end date) and salary Proofs [Appointment letter(with pay scale or ctc), Promotion letters(with revised scales or ctc), Form 16A and Salary slips(start and end)] as proof of pay drawn for the each employment/experience claimed. Passbook entries, Bank Account statements etc. will not be considered as salary proofs.
- The period of experience claimed [like date of joining /date of leaving/current job status/] should be easily verifiable from experience certificates/documents uploaded.
- The experience certificate has been issued by competent authority like Admin/ HR Head / Director / Principal / Dean / Registrar/Head of the Organisation only.
Upload requisite caste/ disability certificate, in case you belong to SC/ST/ Divyang category.
- Upload Release certificate in case you are a retired Armed Forces personnel. In case age relaxation is being sought then the candidate must ensure that the age relaxation under Ex‐serviceman category has not been claimed previously and relevant proof is required to be uploaded for the same.
- Fee has been paid, if you belong to UR/OBC/EWS Category (except Women candidates).
- Retained a printout of the finally submitted online application.
Application Procedure for the Recruitment of DRDO Project Scientist:
- How to apply for the engagement of Project Scientist of DRDO –in detail below;
- Firstly, Candidates are required to first register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) before closing date to avoid last minute network congestion.
- Secondly, On successful registration, the candidates may apply/ fill the application form online separately for each post. Thirdly, Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number or Email as vital information regarding their shortlisting/selection status will be intimated through Email / SMS.
- Fourthly, The applicants are advised to fill in/ upload documents for all their particulars carefully in the online application. No correction in the data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once their application is finally submitted / locked.
- After that, Candidates are advised to keep visiting RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for their eligibility status upon their login.
- Then, Dispute, if any, will be subject to the Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
- Candidates will have to produce all certificates, in original, for verification at the time of interview, if and when called for.
- Candidates are also advised to retain a printout /copy of the online application (pdf format) after submission.
- Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- As described above for different posts, the applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria (in respect of age, essential qualification, experience) as on the closing date of advertisement i.e 01st April 2025 (1600 hrs). Date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed Closing Date.
Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) Declaration & Acknowledgement:
All serving candidates (whether in permanent or temporary capacity) 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) need to upload a signed declaration at the time of online submission of application (as per format given on the website), undertaking that they have informed in writing to their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) about their application for the post in RAC, DRDO failing which their candidature will be rejected. In case of any objection over application, the employer may directly communicate with RAC (email: [email protected]) regarding objection within 15 days of the closing date of online registration.
- These candidates will be required to produce the proof (in original) of their communication with their employer i.e. THE INTIMATION TO THE EMPLOYER AND THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYER regarding their application for the desired post at the time of interview (if called for) failing which, their candidatures will be treated as cancelled.
- Such Candidates shall ensure that the intimation will be made to the employer in the prescribed format only (available upon RAC website) else the intimation in any other format will not be considered.
- Such Candidates should note that in case a communication from the employer is received by RAC withholding the permission to the candidate applying for the post, their candidature will be liable for cancellation.
Important Dates & Links:
Last date of application: 01.04.2025
Official Website of DRDO: Link
Application Link: Click Here
Official Notification: Download
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