Defence Research & Development Organisation Research Associate Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 6 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹10.6 Lakhs

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49% more than the average Research Associate Salary in Defence & Aerospace Companies for 0 - 6 years of experience

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Research & Development Research Associate Salary 1 - 5 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Research Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Research Associate Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Research Associate Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025

Companies similar to Defence Research & Development Organisation for Research Associate

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Bharat Electronics Research Associate Salary Fresher (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 75% more
BARC Research Associate Salary 2 - 7 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr 18% more
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GE Research Associate Salary 1 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr 9% less
Aragen Life Sciences Research Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (1.5k salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr 40% less
Syngene International Research Associate Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (1.1k salaries)	₹2.8 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr 41% less

Research Associate salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

Experience wise Defence Research & Development Organisation Research Associate salaries

Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
1 year (5 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr
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2 years (3 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
5 years (3 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

4.0

Rated by 2 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

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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

+6 more

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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.

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.

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

for Salary and Benefits

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

Research Associate salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. According to our estimates it is 49% more than the average Research Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation India.

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

The average salary of a Research Associate at Defence Research & Development Organisation is 49% more than the average salary of a Research Associate in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Bharat Electronics Research Associate Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
BARC Research Associate Salary - ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year

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

GE Research Associate Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹7.2 Lakhs per year
Aragen Life Sciences Research Associate Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
Syngene International Research Associate Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.7 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Research Associate at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹52,497 per month to ₹53,802 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Organisation Research Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹10.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 6 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 75% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Research Associates reported a notice period of 1 Month, 25% reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 16 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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