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Defence Research & Development Organisation

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Design Engineer

1 - 3 years exp. · Pune (14 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Junior Research Fellow

0 - 2 years exp. · Pune (10 salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr

Scientist

4 - 20 years exp. · Pune (7 salaries)
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Software Developer

0 - 4 years exp. · Pune (7 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr

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Mechanical Engg. Design

1 - 4 years exp. · Pune (7 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Scientist C

8 - 11 years exp. · Pune (4 salaries)
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₹15.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Deputy Director

23 - 25 years exp. · Pune (3 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

Senior Research Fellow

2 - 3 years exp. · Pune (3 salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr

Senior QA Engineer

4 - 11 years exp. · Pune (3 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Electronics Engineer

0 - 1 year exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr

Software Tester

5 - 6 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr

Senior Software Developer

3 - 4 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr

Project Engineer

2 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

Administration Assistant

1 - 2 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr

Office Assistant

4 - 5 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr

Production Officer

5 - 6 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

Purchase Engineer

2 - 4 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr

Process Chemist

1 - 3 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr

Senior Design Engineer

4 - 5 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

Scientist D

11 - 12 years exp. · Pune (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb, 2025

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  •  posted on 30 Nov 2023
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Seniors are helpful provide all study material and research equipments

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  •  posted on 27 Nov 2024
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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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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

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 26 May 2023
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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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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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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 Salary FAQs

How much does Defence Research & Development Organisation pay per year?
The average Defence Research & Development Organisation salary ranges from approximately ₹0.9 Lakh to ₹1.2 Lakh per year for a Summer Intern and ₹26 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year for a Scientist E. Salary estimates are based on 171 Defence Research & Development Organisation salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation. Defence Research & Development Organisation employees rate the overall salary and benefits package 3.6/5 stars.
What is the highest salary in Defence Research & Development Organisation?
The highest-paying job at Defence Research & Development Organisation is a Scientist E with a salary of ₹26 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year. The top 10% of employees earn more than ₹8 lakhs per year. The top 1% earn more than a whopping ₹33 lakhs per year.
What is the minimum salary in Defence Research & Development Organisation?
Minimum salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation depends on the role you are applying for. For Contract Engineer the minimum salary is ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year, and for CAD Engg the minimum salary is ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year and so on.
What is the salary package for freshers in Defence Research & Development Organisation?
The average salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation for freshers varies from ₹0.9 Lakh to ₹1.2 Lakh per year for Machine Learning Intern and ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs per year for Junior Research Fellow.
What is the notice period at Defence Research & Development Organisation in Pune?
According to AmbitionBox, 55% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation employees in Pune reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 24% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 128 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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