Defence Research & Development Organisation Software Engineer Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

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₹1.8 Lakh - ₹7 Lakhs

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Engineer Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (32 salaries)	Unlock ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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Construction & Site Engineering Software Engineer Salary 3 - 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

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Software Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 49 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

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Fresher (5 salaries)	Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
1 year (13 salaries)	Unlock ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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2 years (13 salaries)	Unlock ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

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Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Research Fellow in New Delhi

Full Time

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Nov 2023

3.0

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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.

Full Stack Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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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.

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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• 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 .

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

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• posted on 04 May 2021

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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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...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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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 Software Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation?

Software Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Organisation in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. According to our estimates it is 50% less than the average Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 49 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation India.

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

The average salary of a Software Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation is 50% less than the average salary of a Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation ranges between ₹30,383 per month to ₹31,691 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Defence Research & Development Organisation Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 Software Engineer at Defence Research & Development Organisation?

According to AmbitionBox, 48% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Software Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 45% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 29 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Defence Research & Development Organisation Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 49 Defence Research & Development Organisation latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Organisation.

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