The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced 181 vacancies for the post of Scientist B. The DRDO – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has recently declared the recruitment notification for the year 2023, inviting applications for the position of Scientist B, Group 'A' (Gazetted) under the Technical Service or Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). This announcement can be found on the official website of DRDO at drdo.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 181 vacancies for the post of Scientist B in various disciplines. The release of the DRDO Scientist B Notification PDF took place on 25th May 2023, while the online registration for the same will conclude 21 days from the commencement of registration.
Summary of DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023
| Organization |
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) |
| Job Title |
Scientist B |
| Total Vacancies |
181 |
| Official Website |
drdo.gov.in |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Last Date to Apply |
with in 21 days from the notification date |
Important Dates for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
| Events |
Dates |
| Notification Release Date |
25 May 2023 |
| Application End Date |
with in 21 days from the notification date |
Vacancy Details for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
| S.N |
Subject/Discipline |
UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| 1 |
Electronics & Communication Engg |
19 |
5 |
13 |
8 |
4 |
49 |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engg |
17 |
5 |
12 |
7 |
3 |
44 |
| 3 |
Computer Science & Engg |
16 |
3 |
9 |
4 |
2 |
34 |
| 4 |
Electrical Engg |
1 |
– |
2 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| 5 |
Material Engg/Material Science & Engg/Metallurgical Engg |
4 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
10 |
| 6 |
Physics |
5 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
– |
10 |
| 7 |
Chemistry |
1 |
– |
2 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
| 8 |
Chemical Engg |
5 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
13 |
| 9 |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engg |
3 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
– |
7 |
| 10 |
Mathematics |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
| 10 |
Civil Engg |
– |
– |
1 |
1 |
– |
2 |
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
To be eligible for the DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. They must also have a valid score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
| Discipline |
Educational Qualification |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Electronics & Communication Engg, Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg [Paper code : EC] |
| Mechanical Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Mechanical Engg, Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engg [Paper code : ME] |
| Computer Science & Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Computer Science & Engineering, Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Engineering [Paper code : CS] |
| Electrical Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Electrical Engineering, Valid GATE score in Electrical Engineering [Paper code : EE] |
| Material Engineering/Material Science & Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Metallurgy Engineering, Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering [Paper code : MT] |
| Physics |
Master’s Degree in Science (M. Sc) in Physics, Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code : PH] |
| Chemistry |
Master’s Degree in Science (M. Sc) in Chemistry, Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code : CY] |
| Chemical Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Chemical Engineering, Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering [Paper code : CH] |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. And, Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering [Paper code : AE] |
| Mathematics |
Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognized university or equivalent. And, Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code : MA] |
| Civil Engineering |
First Class BE/B. Tech degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. And, Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering [Paper code : CE] |
Age Limit for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
| Category |
Age Limit (Upper Age) |
| UR/EWS |
28 Years |
| OBC NCL |
31 Years |
| SC/ST |
33 Years |
Application Fee for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General (UR), EWS and OBC Male Candidates |
Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PwD and Women Candidates |
Nil |
How to Apply for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
To apply for the DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023, candidates can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official website of DRDO.
- Click on the "Careers" tab.
- Click on the "Scientist B" link.
- Click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Fill in the application form and submit it.
Important Links for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023:
Please note that the actual links for "Apply Online," and "Download Notification," will be available on the official DRDO Scientist B Recruitment website. For more details regarding the age relaxation, other qualifications and application dates, candidates are advised to refer to the DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2023 official notification.