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Defence Research & Development Organisation Scientist Salaries in India

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4 - 20 years exp. (41 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

2 - 6 years exp. (122 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

0 - 5 years exp. (13 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr

0 - 2 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

1 - 5 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr

10 - 25 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

8 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

2 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

4 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

17 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

1 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.1 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr

0 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

14 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 25 Dec, 2024

Salary related reviews for Defence Research & Development Organisation

4.8

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

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.

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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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Research & Development Department

4.0
  •  posted on 30 Nov 2023

3.0
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Likes

Seniors are helpful provide all study material and research equipments

Dislikes

The Salary package, I feel working in govt organization (highly qualified people who cleared many exams and interviews) are underpaid.

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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.

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Dislikes

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

5.0
  •  posted on 26 May 2023

3.0
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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 .

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Dislikes

Satisfied but salary is not good as compared to private sectors.

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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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 ₹0.7 Lakh to ₹1.7 Lakh per year for a Apprenticeship Trainee and ₹20 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year for a Additional Director. Salary estimates are based on 41 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 4.8/5 stars.
What is the highest salary in Defence Research & Development Organisation?
The highest-paying job at Defence Research & Development Organisation is a Additional Director with a salary of ₹20 Lakhs to ₹35 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 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 Graduate Trainee and ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹5 Lakhs per year for Junior Research Fellow.
What is the notice period for Scientist at Defence Research & Development Organisation?
According to AmbitionBox, 65% of the Defence Research & Development Organisation Scientists reported a notice period of 3 Months, 15% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 20 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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