Recruitment & Assessment centre (RAC) is inviting applications to the posts of Scientists for Defence Research & development Organisation (DRDO), Hyderabad. The posts are to be filled on contractual basis. 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

About RAC:

RAC, the Recruitment and Assessment Centre of DRDO was set up on 23 July 1985 after getting exemption from the purview of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). It is situated at Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi. RAC has undertaken various recruitment programmes to induct scientists each year in variety of scientific and engineering disciplines relevant to DRDO Laboratories and assessed the suitability of DRDO scientists for promotion to next higher grade through duly constituted Assessment Boards/ Peer Committee.

DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details

S.No.	Name of the Post	No. of Posts
1.	Project Scientist	20
	Total Posts	20

Vacancy details:

Name of the Discipline	No. of Posts
Project Scientist ‘F’ [Computer Science & Engineering]	1
Project Scientist ‘D’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	10
Project Scientist ‘C’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	7
Project Scientist ‘B’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	2

Age limit for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025

Candidates maximum age limit is described below.

• 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.

Educational Qualification for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025

Name of the Discipline	Qualification
Project Scientist ‘F’ [Computer Science & Engineering]	Candidates must possess BE/ B.Tech with 10 years of working experience in the design and development of application software with scripting languages like Python, Perl / Bash, Programming languages C / C++.
Project Scientist ‘D’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Candidates must possess BE/ B.Tech with 5 years of working experience in the design, development & Testing of Electronics/ RF System/ sub systems
Project Scientist ‘C’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Candidates must possess BE/ B.Tech with 3 years of working experience in the design, development & Testing of Electronics/ RF System/ sub systems
Project Scientist ‘B’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Candidates must possess BE/ B.Tech with valid GATE Score.

Pay Scale for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025

Name of the Post	Salary
Project Scientist ‘F’ [Computer Science & Engineering]	Rs. 2,20,717/-
Project Scientist ‘D’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Rs. 1,24,612/-
Project Scientist ‘C’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Rs. 1,08,073/-
Project Scientist ‘B’ [Electronics & Communication Engineering]	Rs. 90,789/-

Selection Procedure

Selection of the candidates will be on based on their performance in the interview. Candidates will be shortlisted to interview based on their performance in the Technical Screening (Level 1 & Level 2). 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.

Application Fee for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025

General category candidates must pay an application fee of Rs. 100/-. No need to pay fee for reserved category candidates.

How to Apply?

• Candidates must apply online through https://rac.gov.in/index.php?lang=en&id=0
• Click on online application form
• Fill all the details correctly at appropriate places
• Upload recent passport size photograph and necessary documents.
• Pay the application fee amount.
• Check all the details and submit the application form.
• Take a printout copy of application form.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Submission

1st April 2025

Important Links:

Detailed Notification
Application Form
Official Website

FAQ’s for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025

What is the Salary for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025?

Scientist posts will be paid according to their Grade.

What is the qualification required to apply for Scientist posts in DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025?

BE/ B.Tech with necessary experience.

What is the age limit required to apply for DRDO Hyderabad Recruitment 2025?

55 years (Maximum)