Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) DRDO invites online applications from graduate engineers and post graduates in Science including students who are appearing or have appeared in their final year examination for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B’ in Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). The Application will be through RAC website https://rac.gov.in.
DRDO Scientist B Post Profile
The Post of DRDO Scientist B will be appointed as a Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) technical service known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). Further, the selection will be in Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100/-).
Recruitment Process for DRDO Scientist B Post
The Recruitment Process for DRDO Scientist B Post is divided into 3 parts – Part 1 (3 disciplines), Part-II (8 disciplines) and Part-III (1 discipline). The Selection Process according to the different types of recruitment process are as under –
| Part I | The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned here will be based on valid GATE score, a Descriptive Examination and Personal Interview. |
| Part II | The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned here will be based on valid GATE score and Personal Interview. |
| Part III | The recruitment in the discipline mentioned here will be based on Aggregate Percentage of Marks in NET and Personal Interview. |
Disciplines & Vacancies According to the DRDO Recruitment Type
Willing aspirants can check the discipline & vacancies according to the recruitment types is as follows –
Part I Disciplines & Vacancies
| Subject/ Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| Electronics & Comm. Engineering | 37 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg [Paper code : EC]2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or National Institute of Technology (NIT). |
| Mechanical Engineering | 35 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering [Paper code : ME]2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT. |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 31 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology [Paper code : CS]2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT. |
Part II Disciplines & Vacancies
| Subject/ Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electrical Engg [Paper code : EE] |
| Material Science & Engg/ Metallurgical Engineering | 10 | At least First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering [Paper code : MT] |
| Physics | 8 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code : PH] |
| Chemistry | 7 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code : CY] |
| Chemical Engineering | 6 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering [Paper code : CH] |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 4 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering [Paper code : AE] |
| Mathematics | 4 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code : MA] |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering [Paper code : CE] |
Part III Disciplines & Vacancies
| Subject/ Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| Psychology | 10 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent. NET Qualification : Qualified the NET exam for eligibility to Assistant Professorship in Psychology [Subject Code : 04] |
Application Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit as on Closing Date |
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 31 Years |
| SC/ST | 33 Years |
Application Fee Details
General (UR), EWS and OBC male candidates need to pay a nonrefundable non-transferable application fee of Rs 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only) payable online only. While there is no application fee for SC/ST/PwD and women candidates.
DRDO Scientist B Online Application Process
Willing candidates should register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in). Possessing the eligibility the willing candidates should apply within the closing date. The Application Starts with the Registration Part, following which the aspirants should upload the necessary documents and complete the fees remittance (if applicable). Finally after rechecking the details the willing aspirants can submit the application online.
Important Dates
| Application Starts From | 29th May 2020 |
| Closing date of Online Application | 10th July 2020 |
Necessary Links of DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2020
| Official Notification | Download |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website of DRDO | Click Here |
Candidates for more information can visit the official website of DRDO through the link shared above.
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