Defence Research & Development Organisation Bangalore / Bengaluru Project Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 5 years exp.

₹2.3 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

41% less than the average Project Engineer Salary in Defence & Aerospace Companies for 0 - 5 years of experience

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Research & Development Project Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Project Engineer Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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Aviation & Aerospace Project Engineer Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks Project Engineer Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
Project & Program Management Project Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (26 salaries)

₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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Bharat Electronics Project Engineer Salary 0 - 9 years exp. (845 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 68% more
Hindustan Aeronautics Project Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹0.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 22% more
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Tata Advanced Systems Project Engineer Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 32% more
Larsen & Toubro Limited Project Engineer Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr 140% more	1 job opening
Alpha Design Technologies Project Engineer Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr 13% more
Aeronautical Development Agency Project Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr 113% more
Honeywell Technology Solutions Project Engineer Salary 2 - 20 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹26.2 L/yr 339% more	5 job openings
AIRBUS Project Engineer Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 39% more
Collins Aerospace Project Engineer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr 143% more

Project Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

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Experience wise Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (3 salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
1 year (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
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2 years (11 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
3 years (6 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

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Junior Research Fellow in New Delhi

Full Time

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Nov 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Seniors are helpful provide all study material and research equipments

Job security - Excellent

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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 27 Nov 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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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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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.

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Contractual

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 26 May 2023

3.0

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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

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

Quaity Control Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Quality Assurance Department

5.0

• posted on 04 May 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Good

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 06 Jul 2019

5.0

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...balance is very good, no transfer without request or requirement so stable life. Salary is also handsome after 7th pay commission.

Salary - Excellent

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Learning is slow since research oriented and on fields related to military warfare, so technical sources are not open.

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What is the salary of Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation Bangalore / Bengaluru?

Project Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. According to our estimates it is 41% less than the average Project Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation Bangalore / Bengaluru.

How does the salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation Bangalore / Bengaluru compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation is 41% less than the average salary of a Project Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Defence Research & Development Organisation to a Project Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

Honeywell Technology Solutions Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹26.2 Lakhs per year
Collins Aerospace Project Engineer Salary - ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
Larsen & Toubro Limited Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
Aeronautical Development Agency Project Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Bharat Electronics Project Engineer Salary - ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Project Engineer in companies similar to Defence Research & Development Organisation in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

AIRBUS Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Tata Advanced Systems Project Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
Hindustan Aeronautics Project Engineer Salary - ₹0.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
Alpha Design Technologies Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹24,412 per month to ₹25,860 per month in Bangalore / Bengaluru. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

According to AmbitionBox, 59% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineers in Bangalore / Bengaluru reported a notice period of 1 Month, 29% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 17 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 26 Defence Research & Development Organisation latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)

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