Scientist 'B'

The Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a major recruitment drive for Scientist 'B' positions. A total of 148 vacancies are available in DRDO, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and various other encadred posts within the Ministry of Defence. This presents an exceptional career opportunity for graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science. The online application process is mandatory and will close 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, with the expected publication date being May 24, 2025. Organization Details: DRDO, ADA, and Ministry of Defence Establishments This recruitment drive encompasses positions across several prestigious organizations under the Ministry of Defence: Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO): India's premier Defence R&D organization, offering 127 vacancies for Scientist 'B' roles. DRDO provides challenging career opportunities in a wide spectrum of technologies at its laboratories and establishments across the country. Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Bengaluru: An autonomous body entrusted with the design & development of Light Combat Aircraft. ADA offers 09 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer 'B'. Encadred Posts of Scientist 'B' (12 Vacancies): These posts are in organizations such as: Weapons & Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), Delhi College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune Selection Centre North (SCN) Jalandhar/Selection Centre Central (SCC) Bhopal/Selection Centre South (SCS) Bangalore under Army HQ, Navy HQ, Air HQ, and other units/establishments under the Ministry of Defence. Posts in DRDO are part of the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) Group 'A' (Gazetted) technical service. Candidates selected for ADA will not be part of DRDO. Encadred posts at various Selection Boards/Centres are not transferable to DRDO Establishments. DRDO Scientist B Vacancy Breakdown 2025 Here's a summary of the discipline-wise distribution of the 148 vacancies. For a detailed category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) breakdown and specific Essential Qualification (EQ) subjects, please refer to the official notification.

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