New Delhi: Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), invites online applications for for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B’ in DRDO and Scientist/Engineer `B’ in Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). The total number vacant posts is 76.
Pay Scale: Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs 56,100/-) in specified disciplines and categories. Total emoluments at the time of joining will be approximately Rs 80,000/- p.m. at the present metro city rate.
Key Dates & Application Fees: Online application submission link is available at RAC website (https://rac.gov.in). Online submission closes on 21st day at 1700 Hrs (IST) from the date of publication of Advertisement in the Employment News. The recruitment notification mentioned that it will be published during December 2017. Application fee is Rs 100 /- . There is no application fee for SC/ST /PwD and women candidates.
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (in relevant Subject/ Discipline) for vacancies in engineering disciplines and at least First Class Master’s Degree in relevant Science subject or Mathematics or Psychology for vacancies in other disciplines.
Details of Posts with number vacancies and required educational qualification:
Part I – Screening based on valid score of GATE 2015/ 2016/2017:
| Subject/Discipline | No. Of Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Corresponding GATE Paper Code |
| Electronics & Comm. Engg/Electronics Engg | 17 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Electronics & Communication Engg (EC) |
| Mechanical Engg | 14 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Computer Science & Engg | 9 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) |
| Electrical Engg/ Electrical & Electronics Engg | 6 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Electrical Engg(EE) |
| Aeronautical Engg/ Aerospace Engg | 3 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
| Chemical Engg | 2 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Chemical Engineering (CH) |
| Instrumentation Engg | 2 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Instrumentation Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. | Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
| Mathematics* | 4 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent. | Mathematics (MA) |
| Physics* | 4 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognised university or equivalent. | Physics (PH) |
| Chemistry* | 2 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent. | Chemistry (CY) |
| Geology* | 1 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Geology from a recognised university or equivalent. | Geology(GG) |
Part II – Screening based on percentage of marks in the Essential Qualification in order of merit/ separate written test:
| Subject/ Discipline | No. of Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Equivalent acceptable subjects of Qualifying Degree |
| Automobile Engg | 1 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in `Automobile Engg’ from a recognized university or equivalent. | 1. Automobile Engg 2. Automotive Engg 3. Automotive Design Engg |
| Ceramic Engg* | 1 | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in `Ceramic Engg’ from a recognized university or equivalent. | 1. Ceramic Engg 2. Ceramic Technology 3. Ceramics & Cement Technology |
| Material Science* | 2 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in `Material Science’ from a recognised University or equivalent. | 1. Material Science 2. Material Science & Nano Technology |
| Polymer Science* | 2 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in `Polymer Science’ from a recognised university or equivalent | 1. Polymer Science |
| Atmospheric Science* | 1 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in `Atmospheric Science’ from a recognised university or equivalent. | 1. Atmospheric Science 2. Meteorology 3. Climate Science and Policy 4. Atmosphere and Ocean Science 5. Climatology |
| Physical Oceanography* | 1 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in `Physical Oceanography’ from a recognised university or equivalent. | 1. Physical Oceanography 2. Oceanography |
| Psychology* | 4 | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent. | 1. Psychology 2. Applied Psychology 3. Clinical Psychology 4. Counselling / Counselling and Guidance Psychology 5. Health Psychology 6. Military Psychology 7. Cognitive Psychology 8. Psychology (Organizational Behaviour) 9. Physiological Psychology 10. Abnormal Psychology 11. Social Psychology 12. Educational Psychology 13. Industrial Psychology 14. Any combination of above listed subjects of Item No. 18 |
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, interested candidates should refer Recruitment Notification, which is available on the official website of Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
