Defence Research & Development Laboratory Design Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 6 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹3.6 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

34% less than the average Design Engineer Salary for 1 - 6 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Mar 2023

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Design Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Laboratory ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Laboratory.

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Experience wise Defence Research & Development Laboratory Design Engineer salaries in Research & Development department

Last Updated: 16 Mar 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr
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3 years (3 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
4 years (4 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
6 years (3 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Laboratory

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Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Assistant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

DSMT Department

4.0

• posted on 12 Mar 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture and work environment is good but there will be no career wise growth. Salary increment is poor and no bonus. Contract employees are coming regularly through this pandemic where as permanent employees (Not scientists) are coming alternate days

Dislikes

Slow career growth and very poor salary hike for contract employees

Salary - Poor

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Senior Research Fellow in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Directorate of liquid propulsion Department

4.0

• posted on 16 Feb 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance is very good. One will get ample of time to learn and study. Office timings are strict 8:50 to 5:30 (extended only of it's required). Scientists and other contract engineers will support alot. One can get both software and testing related experience due to its infrastructure. Subsidized canteen food and peaceful ambience.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

... years. Like outside politics will be there based on scientist you are assigned. Salary change only if promoted to SRF. No insurance, PF, allowance (except HRA).

Promotions - Poor

CAD Engg in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Research & Development Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Jun 2020

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Not bad. But alternate days is better for this situation strictly follow

Dislikes

Total bad. Casual employees situation very much bad. More work but no salary. Some of employees not working. Salary increment for casual employees upto 500. Even monthly bus pass 1100. Permanent employees not supporting to casual employees for salary.

Salary - Bad

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Design Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Media Production & Entertainment Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Dec 2024

3.0

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Scope to learn about the work and ongoing research in various departments. Lot of Mechanical engineering applications can be seen.

Work satisfaction - Good

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No proper promotions or salary increment at the organisation. It's only better to work as a fresher and soon to be out for good opportunities.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 21 Jun 2019

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for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company has a good resources and all latest softwares avaible.Good team which encourages freshers to learn and explore the technology.I have joined as a intern for my PG project and then joined as a contract engineer.I have got opportunity to work with the latest embedded softwares and got opportunities to participate in several workshops which helped to grow as an individual and as a professional.

Skill development - Good

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Domain specific environment where the work experience is limited to a specific domain.very less paid salaries and no increments to contract employees

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Design Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Research & Development department?

Design Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Research & Development department in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 34% less than the average Design Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Laboratory India in Research & Development department.

How does the salary of a Design Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory India in Research & Development department compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Design Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Research & Development department is 34% less than the average salary of a Design Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Defence Research & Development Laboratory to a Design Engineer in Research & Development department in India?

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What is the salary of a Design Engineer in Research & Development department in companies similar to Defence Research & Development Laboratory in India?

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What is the estimated take home salary of a Design Engineer in Research & Development department at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Design Engineer in Research & Development department at Defence Research & Development Laboratory ranges between ₹24,004 per month to ₹25,457 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Laboratory Design Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Design Engineer in Research & Development department at Defence Research & Development Laboratory?

According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Defence Research & Development Laboratory Design Engineers in Research & Development department reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 50% reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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