Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Lead Salaries by Employees (Updated 2025)

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₹5.9 Lakhs - ₹7.5 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 11 Mar 2023

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Project Lead salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year for employees with 19 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

5.0

Rated by 1 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.

Full Stack Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Intern

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

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.

Quaity Control Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Quality Assurance Department

5.0

• posted on 04 May 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...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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Scientist

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 06 Jul 2019

5.0

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Likes

...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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Dislikes

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

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Project Lead salary in India ranges between ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs. This is an estimate based on latest salaries received from employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

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