DRDO ADA has released the recruitment notification No: ADA: ADV-130 to fill the 137 Project Scientist ‘B’, Project Scientist ‘C’ Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://www.ada.gov.in/ from 17.03.2025 to 21.04.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO ADA Project Scientist 2025 notification and verify their eligibility. 

DRDO ADA Current Notification 2025 [Quick Summary]

Organization Name: DRDO – Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA

Notification No: ADA: ADV-130

Job Category: Central Govt Jobs

Employment Type: Contract Basis

Duration: 03 years (Extendable)

Total No of Vacancies: 137 Project Scientist ‘B’, Project Scientist ‘C’ Posts

Place of Posting: All Over India

Starting Date:  17.03.2025

Last Date:  21.04.2025

Apply Mode: Online

Official Website: https://www.ada.gov.in/

Current DRDO ADA Job Openings:

1. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Computer Science & Engineering) – 26 Posts

2. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – 16 Posts

3. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) – 15 Posts

4. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Mechanical Engineering) – 33 Posts

5. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Metallurgy Engineering) – 02 Posts

6. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Aeronautical Engineering) – 13 Posts

7. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Computer Science & Engineering) – 05 Posts

8. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – 06 Posts

9. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) – 04 Posts

10. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Mechanical Engineering) – 12 Posts

11. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Metallurgy Engineering) – 01 Posts

12. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Aeronautical Engineering) – 04 Posts

DRDO ADA Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for DRDO ADA: (As on 21.04.2025)

1. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Computer Science & Engineering) –  Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Design and development / Testing in the field of embedded software systems with programming language ada / C / C++/ JAVA / .net / PYTHON / SAP ABAP including knowledge of computer networks / database / AI&ML / Server Administration Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering 2. Computer Networking 3. Computer Science & Automation Engineering /Technology 4. Information Technology 5. Computer Science & Engineering/Technology 6. Computer Science & System Engineering 7. Computer Science/Engg& Info Tech 8. Computer Science / Engg / Technology 9. Computer Science / Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech 10. Information Science & Engg/Technology 11. Information Technology & Mathematical innovations 12. Software Engg/Technology. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Computer Science’ as the main discipline

2. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – Essential:- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Embedded systems / Digital RF Systems / Control Systems / Opto Electronics / Avionics / Flight test instrumentation/ Sensors / Independent verification and validation / Quality Assurance. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 2.Electrical & Electronics Engg 3.Electrical with Communication Engineering 4.Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics) 5.Electronics & Communication System Engg 6.Electronics & Computer Engg 7.Electronics & Control Engineering 8.Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 9.Electronics & Telematics Engineering 10. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg 11. Industrial Electronics Engineering 12. Radio physics & Electronics 13. Tele-Communication and Information Tech 14. Tele Communication Engg 15. Electronics Engineering 16. Electronics and TeleCommunication Engg 17. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Electronics’ as the main discipline

3. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Power Electronics/ Control Systems/ Electrical Systems/ Quality Assurance. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Electrical Power  System Engg 2. Electrical with Communication Engg 3. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg 4. Power Electronics Engg 5. Power Engg 6. Electrical Engg 7. Electrical & Electronics Engg 8. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg 9. Instrumentation Engg 10. Instrumentation & Control Engg 11. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 12. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engg 13. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg 14. Electrical and Instrumentation Engg 15. Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 16. Electronics Communication & Instrumentation Engg Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Electrical’ as the main discipline

4. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Mechanical Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Aero-structures/ mechanical systems/ propulsion systems/ actuation systems/ production/ composite components/ CAD/ CAM/ CAE/ PLM/ quality assurance Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Mechanical Engineering 2. Mechanical & Automation Engineering 3. Mechanical & Production Engineering 4. Mechatronics Engg 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Mechanical’ as the main discipline

5. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Metallurgy Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Special materials/ Coatings Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Metallurgy 2. Metallurgy & Materials Technology 3. Material Science & Engineering 4. Materials Technology 5. Metallurgical Engineering 6. Material Science & Metallurgy 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Metallurgy’ as the main discipline

6. Project Scientist ‘B’ (Aeronautical Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Desirable: 1. Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. 2. Valid GATE Score. 3. Working Experience upto 03 Years in one or more of the following areas :- Aerodynamics / CFD/ Wind Tunnel Testing / aircraft performance estimation / aero structure / structural dynamics / flight mechanics/ flight modeling & simulation/ data analytics / aerodynamics/ CFD/ Wind Tunnel Testing / aircraft performance estimation / aero structure / structural dynamics / flight mechanics / flight modeling & simulation Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Aeronautical Engineering 2. Aerospace Engineering 3. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Aeronautical’ as the main discipline

7. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Computer Science & Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Essential Working experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas : – Software engineering of embedded systems/ real time operating systems/programming languages ada / C / C++/ cyber security / computer networks with security features / AI & ML / VR / Server Administration Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering 2. Computer Networking 3. Computer Science & Automation Engineering /Technology 4. Information Technology 5. Computer Science & Engineering/Technology 6. Computer Science & System Engineering 7. Computer Science/Engg& Info Tech 8. Computer Science / Engg / Technology 9. Computer Science / Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech 10. Information Science &Engg / Technology 11. Information Technology & Mathematical innovations 12. Software Engg/Technology 13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Computer Science’ as the main discipline

8. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – Essential :- At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Essential Working experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas : – Graphics processors / FPGA / software defined radios/digital RF system / AESA RADAR / integrated navigation system / testing of avionics systems / Independent Verification & validation of avionics system / modeling & simulation of control system / reliability & safety of avionics system / quality assurance of avionics system / systems engineering / flight test instrumentation / sensors Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 2.Electrical & Electronics Engg 3.Electrical with Communication Engineering 4.Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics) 5.Electronics & Communication System Engg 6.Electronics & Computer Engg 7.Electronics & Control Engineering 8.Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 9.Electronics & Telematics Engineering 10. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg 11. Industrial Electronics Engineering 12. Radio physics & Electronics 13. Tele-Communication and Information Tech 14. Tele Communication Engg 15. Electronics Engineering 16. Electronics and Tele-Communication Engg 17. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Electronics’ as the main discipline

9. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering) – Essential: At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Essential Working experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas : – Electrical integration / design of electrical systems of aircraft / control systems / testing / quality assurance / reliability & safety. Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Electrical Power System Engg 2. Electrical with Communication Engg 3. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg 4. Power Electronics Engg 5. Power Engg 6. Electrical Engg 7. Electrical & Electronics Engg 8. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg 9. Instrumentation Engg 10. Instrumentation & Control Engg 11. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 12. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engg 13. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg 14. Electrical and Instrumentation Engg 15. Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engg 16. Electronics Communication & Instrumentation Engg Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Electrical’ as the main discipline

10. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Mechanical Engineering) – Essential: At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent Essential Working experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas : – Working experience in Design & development /modeling &simulation / assembly/ integration / testing / quality assurance / reliability & safety of mechanical systems/ detail design / stress analysis/ fatigue analysis / production / maintenance of aircraft structure Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Mechanical Engineering 2. Mechanical & Automation Engineering 3. Mechanical & Production Engineering 4. Mechatronics Engg 5. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Mechanical’ as the main discipline

11. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Metallurgy Engineering) – Essential: At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. Essential Working experience Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas : – Development / testing of aircraft materials / special coatings / special alloys. Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Metallurgy 2. Metallurgy & Materials Technology 3. Material Science & Engineering 4. Materials Technology 5. Metallurgical Engineering 6. Material Science & Metallurgy 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Metallurgy’ as the main discipline

12. Project Scientist ‘C’ (Aeronautical Engineering) –  Essential: At least First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engg or Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.  Essential Working experience:- Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas:- Aircraft configuration design / aerodynamics / CFD / Wind Tunnel Testing/ aircraft performance estimation / MDO/ aero – acoustics / aero structure/ structural dynamics / flight mechanics / flight modeling & simulation. Desirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline. Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification: 1. Aeronautical Engineering 2. Aerospace Engineering 3. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree which mentions ‘Aeronautical’ as the main discipline

Age Limit for DRDO ADA: (As on 21.04.2025)

1. Project Scientist ‘B’ – not exceeding 35 years

2. Project Scientist ‘C’ – not exceeding 40 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit:

For SC/ ST Applicants: 5 years

For OBC Applicants: 3 years

For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: 10 years

For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: 15 years

For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: 13 years

For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for DRDO ADA:

1. Project Scientist ‘B’ – Rs.90,789/-

2. Project Scientist ‘C’ – Rs.1,08,073-

Method of Selection for DRDO ADA:

1. Short Listing

2. Final Personal Interview

How to Submit an Online Application:

Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the DRDO ADA website (https://www.ada.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 17.03.2025 and end on 21.04.2025.

Crucial Dates:

Starting Date for Submission of Application: 17.03.2025

Last date for Submission of Application: 21.04.2025

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