DRDO – Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) - 137 PROJECT SCIENTIST POSTS

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 AdministrationEquivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Computer & Communication Engineering2. Computer Networking3. Computer Science & Automation Engineering /Technology4. Information Technology5. Computer Science & Engineering/Technology6. Computer Science & System Engineering7. Computer Science/Engg& Info Tech8. Computer Science / Engg / Technology9. Computer Science / Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech10. Information Science & Engg/Technology11. Information Technology & Mathematical innovations12. 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 Engg2.Electrical & Electronics Engg3.Electrical with Communication Engineering4.Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics)5.Electronics & Communication System Engg6.Electronics & Computer Engg7.Electronics & Control Engineering8.Electronics & Instrumentation Engg9.Electronics & Telematics Engineering10. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg11. Industrial Electronics Engineering12. Radio physics & Electronics13. Tele-Communication and Information Tech14. Tele Communication Engg15. Electronics Engineering16. Electronics and TeleCommunication Engg17. 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 Engg2. Electrical with Communication Engg3. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg4. Power Electronics Engg5. Power Engg6. Electrical Engg7. Electrical & Electronics Engg8. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg9. Instrumentation Engg10. Instrumentation & Control Engg11. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg12. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engg13. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg14. Electrical and Instrumentation Engg15. Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engg16. 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 assuranceEquivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Mechanical Engineering2. Mechanical & Automation Engineering3. Mechanical & Production Engineering4. Mechatronics Engg5. 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/ CoatingsEquivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Metallurgy2. Metallurgy & Materials Technology3. Material Science & Engineering4. Materials Technology5. Metallurgical Engineering6. Material Science & Metallurgy7. 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 & simulationEquivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Aeronautical Engineering2. Aerospace Engineering3. 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 Engineering2. Computer Networking3. Computer Science & Automation Engineering /Technology4. Information Technology5. Computer Science & Engineering/Technology6. Computer Science & System Engineering7. Computer Science/Engg& Info Tech8. Computer Science / Engg / Technology9. Computer Science / Technology & Informatics Engg/Tech10. Information Science &Engg / Technology11. Information Technology & Mathematical innovations12. Software Engg/Technology13. 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 / sensorsDesirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline.Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg2.Electrical & Electronics Engg3.Electrical with Communication Engineering4.Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics)5.Electronics & Communication System Engg6.Electronics & Computer Engg7.Electronics & Control Engineering 8.Electronics & Instrumentation Engg9.Electronics & Telematics Engineering10. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg11. Industrial Electronics Engineering12. Radio physics & Electronics13. Tele-Communication and Information Tech14. Tele Communication Engg15. Electronics Engineering16. Electronics and Tele-Communication Engg17. 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 Engg2. Electrical with Communication Engg3. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg4. Power Electronics Engg5. Power Engg6. Electrical Engg7. Electrical & Electronics Engg8. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg9. Instrumentation Engg10. Instrumentation & Control Engg11. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg12. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engg13. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg14. Electrical and Instrumentation Engg15. Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engg16. 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 experienceMinimum 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 structureDesirable: Masters Degree/ Ph.D in relevant discipline.Equivalent acceptable subjects of essential qualification:1. Mechanical Engineering2. Mechanical & Automation Engineering3. Mechanical & Production Engineering4. Mechatronics Engg5. 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. Metallurgy2. Metallurgy & Materials Technology3. Material Science & Engineering4. Materials Technology5. Metallurgical Engineering6. Material Science & Metallurgy7. 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 Engineering2. Aerospace Engineering3. 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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