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DRDO 2025 notification has been released on the official website drdo.gov.in for the posts of Project Scientist and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). The eligibility and last date to apply are different for both of them. The candidates could apply by Apr 1, 2025, for the Project Scientist post. While the candidates can fill out the DRDO application form 2025 for the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA post until Apr 11, 2025.
The candidates willing to apply for the DRDO Recruitment 2025 must make sure to fulfil the qualification and age limit. The conducting authority will soon announce the DRDO Exam Date 2025 for the mentioned posts. The candidates can follow the DRDO Recruitment apply online link 2025 shared below to access it. Applicants are advised to check the DRDO eligibility criteria 2025 before filling out the application form.
About DRDO Exam
The full form of DRDO is the Defense Research & Development Organization. It is a National Level Entrance Examination that will be conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence for the position of Junior Research Fellow.
DRDO dedicatedly works towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to the production of world-class weapon systems and equipment per the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services.
DRDO Working Areas
DRDO is working in various areas of military technology, which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation, and life sciences. DRDO conducts a National Level Entrance Examination once every year.
DRDO has its headquarters at DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi, India. DRDO conducts the examination every year to hire skilled graduates from all over India for the post of Junior Research Fellows.
| Exam Name | DRDO |
| Full Form | Defense Research and Development Organization |
| Level | National |
| Conducting Body | Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence |
| Mode | Offline, i.e. Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility | Passed Bachelor'/ Master's Degree or Final Year Candidates or GATE Score of 2016/ 2017/ 2018 |
| No. of Sections | Section A and Section B |
| Duration | 3 hours, i.e. 180 minutes |
| Marking Pattern | Section A - 400 marks; Section B - 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | Section A - 1 marks ; Section B - 1/2 marks |
| Age Limit | 18-27 Years |
| Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO 2025 Application Form
The DRDO application form 2025 for the posts of Project Scientist and Aeronautical Development Agency can be filled out online. Candidates can download the application form from the official website. The steps to fill out the forms are shared below.
Candidates will have to be very cautious while giving all the relevant details and documents to fill out the forms. Candidates have to make sure that all the images and documents are in the required format and size before uploading them to the application form.
Any mistakes committed during the form filling cannot be changed once the form is submitted. Candidates have to fill out the application form way before the specified last date to avoid any last-minute hassle.
DRDO Application Fee
The particulars of the DRDO exam 2025 application for each category are tabulated below.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| OC/OBC (Male) | INR 100 |
| SC/ST/PwD | No Application Fee |
Document Specification for DRDO 2025 Form
As mentioned above, candidates will need to upload scanned images of their photographs and signatures. The specifications for document upload for DRDO Recruitment 2025 are shared in the table below.
| Document | Dimensions [in cms] | File Size | File Format |
| Photograph | 4.5 X 3.5 | 20-35KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | -- |
Candidates must scan the self-attested testimonials/certificates and upload them while filling out the Application Form.
Documents Required while Filling the DRDO Recruitment Form 2025
While filling out the DRDO exam 2025 application form, candidates will need to enter their details, academic details, along their contact information. Candidates should keep a few documents or certificates ready so that they can refer to them during the application process. The following are the documents candidates must have with them.
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate
- Aadhar Card [or any other photo ID proof]
- Caste certificate [if applicable]
Downloadable Resources for DRDO Recruitments
DRDO Vacancy 2025
The vacancy has been announced for the posts of Project Scientist and Aeronautical Development Agency. However, the number of seats has not been notified for them. The candidates must also note that the opening for the Aeronautical Development Agency post is permanent, however, the recruitment for the Project Scientist post is being done on a contractual basis. The employment of the candidate will mature with the completion of the requirement.
DRDO Eligibility Criteria 2025
DRDO Recruitment eligibility criteria must be met before applying for the exam. At any stage of the recruitment process, if the applicant is found to be ineligible then their candidature will be cancelled. DRDO eligibility criteria for various posts are mentioned below:
DRDO Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Requirement |
| Project Scientist | The candidates must have a first-class degree in a Master's in Mathematics or Psychology, or the candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline. |
| Aeronautical Development Agency | The candidates must have a first-class Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline along with a valid GATE score in the required discipline. |
| Graduate Apprentice | The candidate must hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree (from the batch of 2022, 2023, or 2024 only) with at least 60% of marks. |
| Technician Apprentice | The candidates must have a Diploma degree with at least 60% of marks. |
| Trade Apprentice | The candidates must be an ITI pass-out with an NCVT/SCVT in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc., with at least 60% of marks. |
DRDO Age Limit
The age limit for the candidates applying for the Gram Rojgar Sevak post is listed below:
- Minimum age- 18 years
- Maximum age- 35 years
DRDO Salary
The salary structure being offered after selection for various posts has been mentioned below for the candidates.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Payscale for DRDO Apprentice |
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| Payscale for DRDO Gram Rojgar Sevak Post |
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| Payscale for DRDO Technical Assistant and Various Other Posts |
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| Payscale for Junior Research Fellowship | DRDO offers INR 37,000 per month and medical allowances |
| Pay Scale for Research Associate | DRDO will offer an amount of INR 54,000 per month |
| Scientist B, C, D, E | DRDO offers a pay scale of INR 34,000 per month |
DRDO 2025 Exam Date
DRDO exam dates are announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on the official portal. Candidates who are willing to take the DRDO exam must be aware of the DRDO exam dates. The exam dates for the latest opening shall be notified soon.
DRDO Admit Card 2025
DRDO 2025 admit card can be downloaded by the candidates using their application number, date of birth and security pin that is provided while registering for the exam. Candidates must take the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. Candidates without an admit card will not be allowed to attend the exam. All the candidates must carry a government ID proof along with the DRDO 2025 Admit Card to the exam centre.
Details Mentioned on DRDO Call Letter 2025
DRDO 2025 exam admit card will have the following information displayed on it:
- Name of the candidate
- Father's Name
- Address of the allotted exam centre
- Exam Centre Code
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Exam timings
DRDO Exam Centres
DRDO recruitment exam is conducted in 45+ different cities across India. You will be allowed to select the exam centres of your choice at the time of filling out the application form. Candidates must choose their preferred Exam Centre at the time of filling out the Application Form. DRDO Exam Centres 2025 are enumerated below:
| Exam Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agra | Hyderabad | Nasik |
| Ahmedabad | Imphal | Panaji |
| Balasore | Itanagar | Patna |
| Bengaluru | Jabalpur | Port Blair |
| Bhopal | Jaipur | Prayagraj |
| Bhubaneswar | Jammu | Pune |
| Chandigarh | Jodhpur | Raipur |
| Chennai | Kanpur | Ranchi |
| Coimbatore | Kochi | Siliguri |
| Chennai | Kolhapur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Kolkata | Varanasi |
| Delhi/NCR | Lucknow | Vijayawada |
| Gorakhpur | Mumbai | Visakhapatnam |
| Guwahati | Mysore | - |
| Gwalior | Nagpur | - |
Change in Centre
After a DRDO test centre is assigned, it won't be changed under any circumstances. So, it is advised that you decide on your exam centres in such a way that it is convenient for you to access them.
DRDO Exam Pattern
DRDO 2025 will be conducted offline, i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT) for both papers. For every right answer, 2 marks will be awarded for correct answer and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. Candidates will get 3 hours, i.e. 180 minute,s to complete the papers. Candidates who qualify for both the exams (Section A and Section B) will be called for a Personal Interview.
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 100 | 400 |
| Section B | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 500 |
DRDO Exam Pattern 2025 may change depending on the field of interest of the applicant.
DRDO Exam Syllabus
DRDO 2025 syllabus for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows is different for different departmental exams. Candidates can follow the DRDO Syllabus below, which is prescribed by the conducting authority.
| Subject | Topics Included |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) |
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| Computer Science and Engineering (CS) |
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| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
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| Electrical Engineering (EE) |
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| Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
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| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
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DRDO 2025 Result
DRDO exam results will be announced online by the conducting authority soon after the successful conduct of the examination. Candidates can check their DRDO 2025 results by following the given steps.
- Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website.
- Step 2: Log in using the credentials (username and password) given at the time of registration.
- Step 3: In the notification section of the homepage, choose the results link.
- Step 4: The result will be displayed next to the admit card number.
- Step 5: View the result and take a printout of it for further usage.
The Defence Research & Development Organisation will release the DRDO 2025 answer key on its official website. Candidates can view the answer key and download it from the official website by logging into the site with the credentials provided at the time of registration. Candidates can cross-check their answers with the ones in the answer key to arrive at the possible score to get a brief idea about the result.
A separate interview is conducted for all the candidates who cleared the DRDO 2025. For information purposes, the candidates who don't clear the DRDO 2025 exam, their status would be marked as "Not Qualified" in their DRDO 2025 Exam Result.
DRDO Contact Details
Director
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054.
Phone: 011 - 23882323 (04 Lines), 23819217
Fax: 011-23810287
Email: director@ceptam.drdo.in
FAQs on DRDO Recruitment
Q: How is recruitment for various posts done by DRDO?
Q: How can we address our DRDO 2025 recruitment related queries to the authorities?
Q: Can a candidate join higher posts in DRDO 2025 if he/she has experience in R&D in the related domains?
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for DRDO Technician 'A' post?
Q: Can I change the DRDO 2025 exam centre after submitting the application?
Q: Is holding a PhD compulsory to apply for the post of DRDO Research Associate?
Q: How many seats are there for the DRDO ADA Recruitment 2025?
