Post Date: August 8, 2025 • Time: 10:43 am • Last updated: August 11, 2025
Quick take:
Applications ran from 14 June to 08 August 2025 (extended). Keep your B.E./B.Tech and GATE documents ready for the next stages.
Heads-up: If anything differs, the official RAC/DRDO notification & portal will prevail. Always verify before final submission.
Total Vacancies: 152 (Scientist ‘B’)
Selection: GATE-based shortlisting → Descriptive Test (as per notice) → Interview → Document Verification → Medical.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 0/- |
| All Female Categories | ₹ 0/- |
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| Post | No. of Posts | Essential Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | 152 | B.E./B.Tech (First Division) in relevant discipline + Valid GATE scorecard. Check discipline-wise mapping in the notification. |
“First Division” is as per institute/AICTE norms. Equivalent CGPA percentage conversion should follow the notified method.
Note: The final scheme/weightage may vary by discipline and official addendum/corrigendum.
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo | Recent colour passport photo; light/white background. |
| Signature | Clear signature in black/blue ink on white paper. |
| B.E./B.Tech Degree & Marksheets | All semesters/degree certificate; first division as required. |
| GATE Scorecard | Valid GATE paper for your discipline as per notification. |
| Category Certificates | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD (as applicable, prescribed formats). |
| ID Proof | Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID / other valid Govt. ID. |
| Other Proofs | Experience/NoC for Govt/PSU (if applicable) as per notice. |
It varies by discipline. See the notification’s discipline–GATE mapping table and apply using the correct GATE paper.
Follow the conversion rules mentioned by your institute/AICTE and the RAC notice. Keep official conversion proof ready.
Descriptive papers are evaluated as per the test scheme. Refer to the detailed advertisement/addendum for evaluation criteria.
Yes, you’ll generally need a NoC at interview/DV stages. Check the notice for the exact timing and format.
Wait a few hours for auto-reconciliation and recheck. If still pending, raise a ticket on the portal with your transaction reference.
Edits are limited or not allowed post-submission. Review carefully before final submit and watch for any official correction window.
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