DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2025 Extension: Registration Date Update on rac.gov.in - Direct Link for Registration Accessible Now
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has extended the application deadline for the DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025. The recruitment aims to fill a total of 152 Scientist 'B' posts across various defence research establishments.
The new deadline for application submission is now 18th July, 2025, at 4 PM IST. However, the age cut-off date remains July 4, 2025, without exceptions.
Interested candidates can apply for the DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 through the official website, rac.gov.in. The steps to apply include visiting the official website, registering with a valid email ID and mobile number, logging in using the credentials received after registration, filling out the application form with personal and academic details, and submitting the application before the deadline. Candidates must also upload all the required documents such as photograph, signature, degree, GATE score, and any other documents as per instructions provided.
Candidates must possess a valid GATE score in relevant disciplines, as shortlisting will be based on a 1:10 ratio (ten candidates shortlisted per available post based on GATE scores, following discipline-wise and category-wise merit). The selection process includes initial shortlisting based on GATE scores, personal interview, final merit list based on a composite score (80% weightage for GATE score and 20% weightage for interview marks), medical examination, and document verification.
The Scientist B posts are at Level 10 pay scale of the 7th CPC, with a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month. The total monthly emoluments, including HRA, DA, TA, and other allowances, are approximately ₹1,00,000.
The DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for GATE-qualified engineers and science graduates aiming to build a career in India's premier defence R&D organisation. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for any updates regarding the recruitment.
- After extending the deadline, interested individuals can now apply for the DRDO RAC Scientist B Recruitment 2025 in health-and-wellness, education-and-self-development, and careers, especially for those seeking a role in science, until 18th July, 2025.
- The recruitment process involves various steps such as visiting the official website, registering, filling out the application form, and uploading required documents, like photographs, signatures, degrees, GATE scores, and other documents, adhering to the provided instructions.
- Successful candidates can look forward to a lucrative salary package, with the Scientist B posts falling under Level 10 pay scale of the 7th CPC, offering a basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, and total emoluments approximately ₹1,00,000, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in business, finance, and fitness-and-exercise through science and research.
- It is essential for candidates to possess a valid GATE score in relevant disciplines for the shortlisting process, where ten candidates will be shortlisted per available post based on discipline-wise and category-wise merit. Additionally, selected candidates will undergo a selection process that includes personal interviews, medical examinations, and document verifications.
