What do you mean by DRDO MTS jobs?

• DRDO is an organization that works carries out research and development works related to military weapons and equipment. DRDO MTS jobs allow candidates to serve as a permanent employee in the various departments of DRDO.


• These are high paying jobs and dignified as well. Therefore, students appear for the DRDO MTS exams in large numbers.

DRDO MTS Salary - How much salary can a DRDO MTS employee expect?
Candidates have to go through two exams i.e. Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams and then they are selected as per their merit.
Their salaries start at Rs. 18K and can go up to Rs. 56,900 per month. After the 7th Commission Pay, the salaries of all the government employees have been increased up to 20 per cent.
The perks and allowances are also applicable as per the 7th Commission Pay. The salaries are directly credited to the bank account of the employee from the Accounts Department of DRDO.
Following are the benefits that are applicable for the DRDO MTS candidates:

• DA (Dearness Allowance) is given to mitigate the cost of living of a candidate.


• HRA (House Rent Allowance) is provided to compensate for the accommodation expenses of an individual. It is not applicable if the candidate already lives in a house provided by DRDO.


• EA (Education Allowance) is provided to compensate for the educational expenses of the candidate's kids.


• LTC (Leave Travel Concessions) is given to cover the expenses when the candidate travels to his hometown or any other city of India.


• A candidate is eligible to get medical facilities in the hospitals of DRDO or any other government hospitals.


• CSD i.e. the Canteen Store Department is regulated by the Ministry of Defence. It provides groceries, kitchen appliances, home accessories, and many other essential commodities that are useful in the day-to-day lives of the candidates.


• Moreover, these goods are offered at a much lower price. DRDO MTS candidates are eligible for purchasing any items from the CSD.


• Apart from these benefits and perks, the candidates are also eligible for National Pension and other allowances as per the policies of the Government of India.

DRDO MTS Salary - How much experience is required to be eligible for promotions?

• DRDO employees are eligible for promotions only after completing 4 to 5 years of service.


• After acquiring the required experience, the employees are promoted to DRDA (District Rural Development Agencies).


• An employee can also appear in the internal exams to get early promotion in the career.