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Defence Scientist (DRDO)

Designs and tests military hardware and software for national defense.

ScienceNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
degree
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Defence Scientist (DRDO)

1
Step 1
12th → Degree → Defence Scientist (DRDO)

Skills you'll need

physical fitness
Core skill
discipline
Core skill
leadership
Core skill
tactical thinking
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (estimate)
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Defence Scientist (DRDO) actually do?

Designs and tests military hardware and software for national defense.