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DRDO 2025 notification has been released on the official website drdo.gov.in for the post of Scientist B for a total of 152 seats. The application process commenced on June 24, 2025. The DRDO 2025 last date for these posts was July 4, 2025. The DRDO application form 2025 was available for you on the official website drdo.gov.in. The drdo exam date 2025 will be notified soon to you.
The ones willing to apply for the DRDO 2025 Recruitment process must make sure to fulfil the qualification and age limit. The conducting authority will soon announce the DRDO Exam Date 2025 for the mentioned posts. The candidates can follow the DRDO 2025 apply online link was shared below to access it. You are advised to check the DRDO exam eligibility before filling out the application form.
About DRDO Exam
The full form of DRDO is the Defense Research & Development Organization. It is a National Level Entrance Examination that will be conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence for the position of Junior Research Fellow.
DRDO dedicatedly works towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to the production of world-class weapon systems and equipment per the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services.
DRDO Working Areas
DRDO is working in various areas of military technology, which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation, and life sciences. DRDO conducts a National Level Entrance Examination once every year.
DRDO has its headquarters at DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi, India. DRDO conducts the examination every year to hire skilled graduates from all over India for the post of Junior Research Fellows.
| Exam Name | DRDO |
| Full Form | Defense Research and Development Organization |
| Level | National |
| Conducting Body | Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence |
| Mode | Offline, i.e. Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility | Passed Bachelor'/ Master's Degree or Final Year Candidates or GATE Score of 2016/ 2017/ 2018 |
| No. of Sections | Section A and Section B |
| Duration | 3 hours, i.e. 180 minutes |
| Marking Pattern | Section A - 400 marks; Section B - 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | Section A - 1 marks ; Section B - 1/2 marks |
| Age Limit | 18-27 Years |
| Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO 2025 Application Form
The DRDO 2025 registration for the post of Scientist B could filled out online. You could download the application form from the official website. The steps to fill out the forms are shared below.
You will have to be very cautious while giving all the relevant details and documents to fill out the forms. You have to make sure that all the images and documents are in the required format and size before uploading them to the application form. Any mistakes committed during the form filling cannot be changed once the form is submitted. You have to fill out the application form way before the specified last date to avoid any last-minute hassle.
DRDO Application Fee
The particulars of the DRDO exam 2025 application for each category are tabulated below.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| OC/OBC (Male) | INR 100 |
| SC/ST/PwD | No Application Fee |
Document Specification for DRDO 2025 Form
As mentioned above, you will need to upload scanned images of their photographs and signatures. The specifications for document upload for DRDO Recruitment 2025 are shared in the table below.
| Document | Dimensions [in cms] | File Size | File Format |
| Photograph | 4.5 X 3.5 | 20-35KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | -- |
You must scan the self-attested testimonials/certificates and upload them while filling out the Application Form.
Documents Required while Filling the DRDO Recruitment Form 2025
While filling out the DRDO exam 2025 application form, you will need to enter their details, academic details, along their contact information. You should keep a few documents or certificates ready so that you can refer to them during the application process. The following are the documents candidates must have with them.
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate
- Aadhar Card [or any other photo ID proof]
- Caste certificate [if applicable]
DRDO 2025 Vacancy Notification
The vacancy has been announced for the post of Scientist B for a total of 152 seats. The vacancy is on a permanent basis. The employment of the candidate will mature with the completion of the requirement.
DRDO Eligibility Criteria 2025
DRDO Recruitment eligibility criteria must be met before applying for the exam. At any stage of the recruitment process, if you found to be ineligible then your candidature will be cancelled. DRDO eligibility criteria for various posts are mentioned below:
DRDO Qualification
| Post Name | DRDO Entrance Exam Educational Requirement |
| Project Scientist | The candidates must have a first-class degree in a Master's in Mathematics or Psychology, or the candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline. |
| Aeronautical Development Agency | The candidates must have a first-class Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline along with a valid GATE score in the required discipline. |
| Graduate Apprentice | The candidate must hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree (from the batch of 2022, 2023, or 2024 only) with at least 60% of marks. |
| Technician Apprentice | The candidates must have a Diploma degree with at least 60% of marks. |
| Trade Apprentice | The candidates must be an ITI pass-out with an NCVT/SCVT in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc., with at least 60% of marks. |
DRDO Age Limit
The age limit for the candidates applying for the Gram Rojgar Sevak post is listed below:
- Minimum age- 18 years
- Maximum age- 35 years
DRDO Salary
The salary structure being offered after selection for various posts has been mentioned below for you.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Payscale for DRDO Apprentice |
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| Payscale for DRDO Gram Rojgar Sevak Post |
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| Payscale for DRDO Technical Assistant and Various Other Posts |
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| Payscale for Junior Research Fellowship | DRDO offers INR 37,000 per month and medical allowances |
| Pay Scale for Research Associate | DRDO will offer an amount of INR 54,000 per month |
| Scientist B, C, D, E | DRDO offers a pay scale of INR 34,000 per month |
DRDO 2025 Exam Date
DRDO exam dates are announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on the official portal. The ones who are willing to take the DRDO exam must be aware of the DRDO exam dates. The exam dates for the latest opening shall be notified soon.
DRDO Admit Card 2025
DRDO 2025 admit card can be downloaded by you using their application number, date of birth and security pin that is provided while registering for the exam. You must take the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. The ones without an admit card will not be allowed to attend the exam. All of you must carry a government ID proof along with the DRDO 2025 Admit Card to the exam centre.
Details Mentioned on DRDO Call Letter 2025
DRDO 2025 exam admit card will have the following information displayed on it:
- Name of the candidate
- Father's Name
- Address of the allotted exam centre
- Exam Centre Code
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Exam timings
DRDO Exam Centres
DRDO recruitment exam is conducted in 45+ different cities across India. You will be allowed to select the exam centres of your choice at the time of filling out the application form. You must choose your preferred exam centre at the time of filling out the application form. DRDO Exam Centres 2025 are enumerated below:
| Exam Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agra | Hyderabad | Nasik |
| Ahmedabad | Imphal | Panaji |
| Balasore | Itanagar | Patna |
| Bengaluru | Jabalpur | Port Blair |
| Bhopal | Jaipur | Prayagraj |
| Bhubaneswar | Jammu | Pune |
| Chandigarh | Jodhpur | Raipur |
| Chennai | Kanpur | Ranchi |
| Coimbatore | Kochi | Siliguri |
| Chennai | Kolhapur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Kolkata | Varanasi |
| Delhi/NCR | Lucknow | Vijayawada |
| Gorakhpur | Mumbai | Visakhapatnam |
| Guwahati | Mysore | - |
| Gwalior | Nagpur | - |
Change in DRDO Centre
After a DRDO test centre is assigned, it won't be changed under any circumstances. So, it is advised that you decide on your exam centres in such a way that it is convenient for you to access them.
DRDO Exam Pattern
DRDO 2025 will be conducted offline, i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT) for both papers. For every right answer, 2 marks will be awarded for correct answer and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. You will get 3 hours, i.e. 180 minute,s to complete the papers. The ones who qualify for both the exams (Section A and Section B) will be called for a Personal Interview.
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 100 | 400 |
| Section B | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 500 |
DRDO Exam Pattern 2025 may change depending on the field of interest of the applicant.
DRDO Exam Syllabus
DRDO 2025 syllabus for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows is different for different departmental exams. You can follow the DRDO Syllabus below, which is prescribed by the conducting authority.
| Subject | Topics Included |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) |
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| Computer Science and Engineering (CS) |
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| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
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| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
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| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
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| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
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DRDO 2025 Result
DRDO exam results will be announced online by the conducting authority soon after the successful conduct of the examination. You can check their DRDO 2025 results by following the given steps.
- Step 1: You have to visit the official website.
- Step 2: Log in using the credentials (username and password) given at the time of registration.
- Step 3: In the notification section of the homepage, choose the results link.
- Step 4: The result will be displayed next to the admit card number.
- Step 5: View the result and take a printout of it for further usage.
The Defence Research & Development Organisation will release the DRDO 2025 answer key on its official website. You can view the answer key and download it from the official website by logging into the site with the credentials provided at the time of registration. You can cross-check your answers with the ones in the answer key to arrive at the possible score to get a brief idea about the result.
A separate interview is conducted for all of you who cleared the DRDO 2025. For information purposes, the ones who don't clear the DRDO 2025 exam, your status would be marked as "Not Qualified" in their DRDO 2025 Exam Result.
DRDO Contact Details
Director
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054.
Phone: 011 - 23882323 (04 Lines), 23819217
Fax: 011-23810287
Email: director@ceptam.drdo.in
FAQs on DRDO Recruitment
Q: How is recruitment for various posts done by DRDO?
Recruitment and Assessment Centre(RAC) takes care of recruitment for Group 'A Gazetted posts (Scientists).CEPTAM takes care of the recruitment of Group 'B' and 'C' posts (DRTC/Admin/Allied cadre)
Q: How can we address our DRDO 2025 recruitment related queries to the authorities?
You can visit the official page www.rac.gov.in/feedback_form to address your queries related to the recruitment process.
Q: Can a candidate join higher posts in DRDO 2025 if he/she has experience in R&D in the related domains?
For Scientist 'C' Posts DRDO 2025 has a Lateral Entry. This is based on the requirement in the Labs. It will be notified with an official advertisement for the openings. Through Talent Search Scheme DRDO recruits NRI's for Scientist 'C' post. This is subjected to the requirement in the labs and will be notified with an official advertisement.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for DRDO Technician 'A' post?
Candidate should be class 10 qualified or equivalent from a recognized board/institute. The candidate should also possess a certificate from a recognized Industrial Training Institute. If an ITI doesn't provide a certificate for the course that the candidate is interested in, he/she should at least have a 1-year certificate from a recognized institute (or) a National Trade Certificate (or) a National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline.
Q: Can I change the DRDO 2025 exam centre after submitting the application?
No, once you've opted for a centre while submitting your application form another chance will not be given to change it. Because after an exam centre is assigned, it won't be changed under any circumstances. So, it is advised that you decide your exam centres in such a way that it is convenient for you to access it.
Q: Is holding a PhD compulsory to apply for the post of DRDO Research Associate?
Yes, holding a PhD or an equivalent degree in the relevant discipline is compulsory to apply for these posts.
Q: How many seats are there for the DRDO Recruitment 2025?
The vacancy has been announced for the post of Scientits B for a total of 152 seats. The last date to complete the registration is July 4, 2025.
