The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) has announced the opening of applications for the post of Scientist B. A total of 181 vacancies are available at DRDO for the Scientist B position. Aspirants who are interested in this opportunity can conveniently apply online at the official website rac.gov.in within a 21-day window starting from the date of advertisement publication.
DRDO Scientist B Vacancy
Let’s take a closer look at the details of the available vacancies. Out of the 181 positions, 73 are reserved for candidates under the Unreserved (UR) category, 18 for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category, 49 for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, 28 for the Scheduled Castes (SC) category, and 13 for the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
DRDO Scientist B Salary
Upon selection for the Scientist B position, candidates will receive a competitive salary at Level 10 (7th CPC) in the Pay Matrix, amounting to Rs 56,100. The selected individuals will enjoy a monthly payment of approximately Rs 1 lakh, which includes benefits such as House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other applicable allowances.
DRDO Scientist B Age Limit
When it comes to the age limit for the Scientist B position, the maximum age is set at 28 years for candidates belonging to the Unreserved and EWS categories. However, candidates falling under the OBC (non-creamy layer) category have a maximum age limit of 31 years, while those from the SC/ST categories can apply until the age of 33 years.
DRDO Scientist B Selection Process
The selection process for the Scientist B position at DRDO involves the evaluation of candidates based on their GATE score and performance in a personal interview. The recruitment process for DRDO RCI Apprentice positions, includes a written test, an interview, and a merit-based selection as determined by the organization.
DRDO Scientist B Important Dates
Important dates to note include the release of the DRDO recruitment notification on May 25, 2023. The online application process commenced on May 30, 2023, and interested candidates have 21 days from the start of online registration to submit their applications.
DRDO Scientist B Application Fees
Applicants falling under the General, EWS, and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs 100. However, candidates from the SC/ST/PWD categories are exempted from the application fee.
In addition to the recruitment of Scientist B posts, DRDO recently achieved a significant milestone. On June 7, 2023, the organization successfully conducted a flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile named ‘Agni Prime’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha. The flight test proved to be a success, with all the objectives of the ballistic missile being effectively tested and validated.