Tue Mar 18 12:18:28 UTC 2025: ## DRDO Opens Applications for 20 Project Scientist Positions
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the recruitment of 20 Project Scientists on a contractual basis. The positions, spanning various levels (Project Scientist B, C, D, and F), offer competitive salaries ranging from ₹90,789 to ₹2,20,717 per month. The initial contract will run until April 18, 2027, with potential extensions based on performance and need.
The recruitment drive aims to bolster DRDO’s ongoing research and development efforts in critical national security technologies. Interested candidates can apply through the official DRDO website, drdo.gov.in.
The selection process is merit-based, determined solely by performance in a final personal interview. A minimum score of 70% is required for unreserved vacancies, and 60% for reserved vacancies. The application fee is ₹100 for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates, payable online. SC, ST, Divyang, and women candidates are exempt from the fee. The DRDO’s decision regarding applications is final.
This initiative underscores the DRDO’s commitment to technological self-reliance and the continued advancement of India’s defense capabilities.
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