The Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORAs) for the posts of Scientist-B in DRDS Cadre of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under Direct Recruitment Scheme. This is a special recruitment drive for Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST) candidates under the Ministry of Defence.
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Scientist-B Posts
| Sl. No. | Subject/Discipline | Education Qualification |
| 1 | Electronics & Communication Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 2 | Computer Sc. & Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Sc. & Engg. only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 3 | Mechanical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg. only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 4 | Aeronautical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 5 | Electrical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
DRDO Scientist-B: No. of Vacancies
|
Sl. No. |
Subject/Discipline |
Posts |
Allocation of Posts |
||
|
SC |
ST | OBC | |||
|
1 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
|
|
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
3 |
8 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
|
4 |
Aeronautical Engg. |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
|
5 |
Electrical Engg. |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Total |
23 |
5 |
8 |
10 |
|
DRDO Scientist-B Pay Scale
INR 15,600 – 39,100 with Grade Pay INR 5,400
Age Limits
| Reserved Category | Age Limit |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | Not more than 31 years |
| SC/ST | Not more than 33 years |
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
- Central Civilian Govt. Employees working in the same line or allied cadres would get up to 5 years age relaxation
- Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs would get upper age limit relaxation as per the rules in vogue
- Persons with disability (with minimum 40% disability) would be eligible for age limit relaxation, as per Govt. rules in vogue for Computer Sc. & Engg.,only
Important Dates
Registration Started on: 21 March 2015
Application Last Submission Date: 10 April 2015
Application Fees
INR 50 shall be paid online
SC/ST/PH (with minimum 40% disability)/Women candidates need not pay any fee
How to Apply?
Candidates can submit their applications online through RAC website http://rac.gov.in with scanned copy of certificates for essential and higher educational qualification, employment certificate (if any), pay slip of last drawn salary, and a recent passport size photo (size not more than 30 KB; resolution of 110 * 140 pixels). The maximum file size of each attachment should not be more than 500 KB and it must be legible when a printout is taken out.
Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their online recruitment application (pdf) generated after locking of online application form.
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