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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

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0 - 5 years exp.
₹1.9 Lakh - ₹6 Lakhs
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34% 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 - 5 years exp. (37 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Project Engineer Salary
0 - 4 years exp. (14 salaries)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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2 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Project Engineer Salary
2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Quality Assurance
Project Engineer Salary
1 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer Salary

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Project Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹1.9 Lakh to ₹6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 78 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr
1 year  (12 salaries)

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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
2 years  (28 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
3 years  (17 salaries)

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

3.2

Rated by 10 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Research Fellow in New Delhi

Full Time

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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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Full Stack Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Intern

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 27 Nov 2024
5.0
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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.

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  • 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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Major Developer in RCI HYDERABAD

Contractual

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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 .

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

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
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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.

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Scientist

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.

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  • 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
Project Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. According to our estimates it is 34% less than the average Project Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 78 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
How does the salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation is 34% less than the average salary of a Project Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than Defence Research & Development Organisation to a Project Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • Collins Aerospace Project Engineer Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
  • Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
  • Bharat Electronics Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • Wipro Project Engineer Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.2 Lakhs per year
  • Bharat Dynamics Project Engineer Salary - ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹26,730 per month to ₹28,143 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹6.0 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 Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
According to AmbitionBox, 58% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineers in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 34% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 53 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹1.9 Lakh to ₹6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 78 Defence Research & Development Organisation latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.