Is DRDO Down?

Having trouble reaching DRDO? If you're experiencing issues with DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) website, portal, or its associated services, try these troubleshooting steps in order.

Basic Steps

• 1. Check your internet connection: Ensure you're online by visiting a well-known website (e.g., a news portal or search engine). If those load but DRDO does not, the issue is likely with the DRDO site itself or your local network.


• 2. Clear your browser cache and cookies: DRDO's portal uses heavy government-level security protocols. Old or corrupted cached files can trigger login failures or page-load errors (like 403 or 500). Clear them and refresh.


• 3. Test with a different browser or device: DRDO's site may have compatibility issues with specific browsers (e.g., older Safari or outdated Edge). Try Chrome, Firefox, or a private/incognito window to rule out extensions or stored data.


• 4. Disable VPN or proxy temporarily: Many DRDO endpoints (like recruitment portals or tender submission systems) block requests routed through VPNs or international proxies. Turn off your VPN and try a direct connection.


• 5. Restart your router and device: A simple reset often resolves DNS or IP-assignment glitches that may prevent you from reaching the DRDO server.

Intermediate Steps

• 1. Flush your DNS cache: Use your operating system's command line (e.g., ipconfig /flushdns on Windows or sudo dscacheutil -flushcache on macOS) to clear any stale DNS records pointing to old DRDO IP addresses.


• 2. Check DRDO's service-specific endpoints: The DRDO main site (drdo.gov.in) is separate from its recruitment portal (rac.gov.in) or its media/news sections. If one specific page fails (like online forms or results), try navigating directly to that subdomain or URL instead of the homepage.


• 3. Test for SSL or certificate warnings: DRDO sites are government-grade and use strict SSL certificates. If you see "Your connection is not private" or "Certificate expired," your system clock might be out of sync. Adjust the date/time and timezone, then retry.


• 4. Temporarily disable firewall or antivirus web protection: These security tools sometimes block DRDO's automated bot-detection scripts or traffic patterns, which are common on government portals. Whitelist drdo.gov.in in your security software and retry.

Still not working? If you've followed all the steps above and DRDO is still not loading for you, the problem is likely on their end. Please click the "Report Outage" button on this Is It Down Bro? status page to let us know — we'll track the downtime and help verify if it's a widespread issue.