Defence Research & Development Organisation Contract Engineer Salaries by 100+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 4 years exp.

₹1.5 Lakh - ₹4.1 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

35% less than the average Contract Engineer Salary in Defence & Aerospace Companies for 0 - 4 years of experience

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Research & Development Contract Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Contract Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Contract Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Contract Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Aviation & Aerospace Contract Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Larsen & Toubro Limited Contract Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr 114% more
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Indian Space Research Organisation Contract Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr 5% more
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Bharat Dynamics Contract Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr 28% less

Contract Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 106 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

Experience wise Defence Research & Development Organisation Contract Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (15 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
1 year (32 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
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2 years (33 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
3 years (19 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
4 years (7 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr

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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.84 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

3.5

Rated by 23 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Research Fellow in New Delhi

Full Time

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Nov 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Seniors are helpful provide all study material and research equipments

Job security - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

The Salary package, I feel working in govt organization (highly qualified people who cleared many exams and interviews) are underpaid.

MIS Executive in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Chief Construction Engineer (R&D) Estates, DRDO, Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Apr 2019

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It is a construction department to construct buildings and to operate and maintenance of the same. We should give tenders to the projects and maintenance works. It should useful to the Electrical and civil B.Tech students. Plus point is that my colleagues come from deferent cultural backgrounds from all our India, and we work for happily in collaboration. I also like the employee rehire policy here.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Compensation is decent, but growth is slow.

Salary - Poor

Technical Assistant

Tracking division Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Apr 2018

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Difence research and development organization (DRDO) is open to innovation and readily adopts latest technology. I love the organization.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Compensation is decent, but growth is high. The work pressure is very low. But there is no value for contractual employee.

Job security - Poor

+1 more

Full Stack Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Intern

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 27 Nov 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working at the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is appreciated for several reasons: Collaborative Environment: Employees value the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in defense technology, fostering a strong network and learning environment. Work-Life Balance: Many reviews highlight a good work-life balance with lenient working hours, contributing to employee satisfaction. Diverse Opportunities: DRDO offers a variety of projects and roles, allowing for significant learning and professional growth, although advancement may be slower.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

Discontent with working at the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) often stems from several factors: Low Pay: Many employees feel that salaries are not competitive compared to private sector roles, particularly in tech. Slow Career Progression: Career advancement is perceived as slow, leading some to view DRDO as a stepping stone to better opportunities.

Major Developer in RCI HYDERABAD

Contractual

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 26 May 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Feeling proud to work for country, DRDO Environment is very peaceful , get chance to work with knowledgeable scientists. Learned new skills and work on both hardware software .

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Satisfied but salary is not good as compared to private sectors.

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Contract Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation?

Contract Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 35% less than the average Contract Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 106 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation India.

How does the salary of a Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation is 35% less than the average salary of a Contract Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Defence Research & Development Organisation to a Contract Engineer in India?

Larsen & Toubro Limited Contract Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
Aeronautical Development Agency Contract Engineer Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year
Indian Space Research Organisation Contract Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year
Bharat Electronics Contract Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Contract Engineer in companies similar to Defence Research & Development Organisation in India?

Hindustan Aeronautics Contract Engineer Salary - ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year
Bharat Dynamics Contract Engineer Salary - ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year
BEML Contract Engineer Salary - ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹3.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹23,677 per month to ₹25,135 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Organisation Contract Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Contract Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation?

According to AmbitionBox, 60% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Contract Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 37% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 63 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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