Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for DRDO.
- Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities can apply for the exam
- Academic Qualification
- Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for DRDO EXAM.
- Candidates who have completed any government-approved degree in Engineering/Architecture/ Technology/Science/Commerce/Arts are eligible to apply. However, candidates who have certificates from any professional society need to ensure that the examinations are conducted by AICTE/MoE/UGC/UPSC approved societies.
- Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.
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| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates |
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| B.E. / B.Tech. /B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in 3rd year / ALready Completed |
| B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course) / Naval Architecture (4-year course) / Planning (4-year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed |
| Int. M.E. / M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
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| Number of Questions | 65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude) |
| Distribution of Questions in all Papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
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| Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
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| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks |
| DRDO Negative Marking | Two types of MCQs:
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DRDO Recruitment through DRDO 2025
Here are the key highlights of DRDO Recruitment through DRDO 2025.
| Particular | Details |
| PSU Name | Defense Research and Development Organization |
| Offered Post | Scientist-B |
| Total No. of Vacancies | 181 |
| BARC Recruitment through DRDO 2025 Selection Process | DRDO Scorecard |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Eligibility | Engineering degree in relevant discipline |
| DRDO Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO Recruitment Through DRDO 2025– Steps to Apply Online
The application process for DRDO recruitment through DRDO 2025 has not yet begun. Applicants should follow these steps to complete their online application:
| Visit the RAC Website: | Go to https://rac.gov.in. |
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| Registration: | Enter your name, email, mobile number, and other required details. |
| Create a Password: | Choose a unique, strong password (8 to 15 characters) with special characters, at least one number, one uppercase letter, and one lowercase letter. |
| Fill Out Details: | Enter your personal, educational, and contact information, If you need to take a descriptive test, choose two preferred exam centers. |
| Upload Documents: | Upload the necessary documents. Final-year students can upload provisional or degree certificates later. |
| Review and Submit: | Check all the details, pay the application fee, and submit the form. |
DRDO Recruitment Through DRDO 2025 Selection Process
| Shortlisting | Applicants will be shortlisted based on their DRDO 2025 scores or a descriptive test, if required for the position. |
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| Cutoff Requirement: | Applicants must meet the DRDO DRDO 2025 cutoff. |
| Personal Interviews: | Interviews will be part of the final selection process. These may be held in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, or another location designated by the Recruitment and Assessment Center (RAC) or DRDO. |
| Final Result: | The final results for DRDO recruitment through DRDO 2025 will be announced on the official DRDO website. |
Important Dates
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
| Commencement of the DRDO online registration process | August 2024 |
| Deadline of registration process along with late fees | October 2024 |
| Closing date of extended online registration process along with Late Fee | October 2024 |
| Modification in the DRDO Application form | November 2024 |
| Release of Admit card | January 2025 |
| DRDO 2025 Exam Date | February 2025 |