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DRDO Recruitment 2020 Notification: Great news during the lockdown. Yes, Defence Research & Development Organization has invited engineering graduates to apply for Scientist- B post. Moving forward, The organization has launched the official notification in the month of July 2020 on its official website. As per the DRDO Official Notification, Engineering graduates & postgraduates in science including students who are appearing or have appeared in their final year examination are eligible to apply for the DRDO Scientist post through the DRDO RAC official website. Aspirants who look forward to applying for DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2020 can go through the complete article to know more about the DRDO Jobs.
DRDO Recruitment 2020 Notification
Post Details | Last date & Status | Recruitment Link |
DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls – 30 | 30th September 2020 (LIVE) |
DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls 2020 |
Scientist ‘B’ – 293 | (LIVE) |
DRDO Scientist Jobs 2020 |
Interestingly, DRDO has launched the “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls“ through Aeronautics Research and Development Board. Applicants must have a valid GATE score to apply for the present DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls 2020. The number of scholarships is limited to 20 for Under Graduate and 10 for Post Graduate students pursuing their respective degrees at the academic institutes. This scholarship scheme would attract such women power from various institutes through a transparent process with an objective to tap the talent of bright students across the country.
DRDO Jobs 2020 – Overview
Name of the Organization | Defence Research & Development Organization |
Name of the Scholarships | “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls” |
Number of Scholarships | 30 |
Starting Date of an Application | 19th July 2020 |
Closing Date of an Application | 30th September 2020 |
Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
Job Location | Across India |
Application process | Online Application |
Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
DRDO Vacancy details for “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls”
The following are vacancy details of the “DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls”, as per the official notification.
Subject/ Discipline Name | No of Scholarships |
Aerospace Engg / Aeronautical Engg / Space Engg & Rocketry / Avionics / Aircraft Engg |
20 |
Aerospace Engg / Aeronautical Engg / Space Engg & Rocketry / Avionics / Aircraft Engg. |
10 |
Total | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Notification 2020
Candidate must be an Indian National to apply for the DRDO Scholarship Scheme for Girls.
Qualification required for the 1st year UG (B.E./B.Tech./BSc. Engg.) scholarship
- Candidate should have got admission in the 1st year of the current academic year (2020-21) to the relevant B.E./ B. Tech./B.Sc Engg. course and Candidate should have cleared with valid JEE (Main) score.
Qualification required for the 1st year PG (M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. Engg.) scholarship
- Candidate should have secured admission in the 1st year of the current academic year (2020-21) to the relevant ME/M.TECH / M.Sc Engg course.
- Candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam (graduation level: BE/B Tech/B Engg. or equivalent) for getting admission to the subject course as per the guidelines set by AICTE/MHRD. Also, the Candidate should have cleared with a valid JEE (Main) score.
Note: Read the official notification for more details on DRDO Careers.
DRDO Scientist B – Selection Process
- First-year UG (B.E./B.Tech./BSc. Engg.) scholarship (for 4-yr full-time course) will be based on the merit of JEE (Main). Candidates without valid JEE (Main) score will not be considered.
- First-year PG (M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. Engg.) scholarship (for 2 yr full-time course) will be based on the valid GATE score on merit basis. The candidates without a valid GATE score will not be considered.
DRDO Amount of Scholarship
- First-year UG (B.E./B.Tech./BSc. Engg.) scholarship – Rs.120000 / year or annual fees whichever is less for a maximum period of four years.
- First-year PG (M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. Engg.) scholarship – Rs.15500/- per month subject to Rs.186000/- per year for a maximum period of two years
DRDO Online Application Fee
- Candidates may read the official notification to get more details on DRDO online application fees
DRDO Recruitment 2020 Notification
How to apply for DRDO RAC Recruitment 2020?
- Click on the Official Notification, available below.
- Read all the details carefully and check if you are eligible.
- If eligible, click on the DRDO Apply Online link below
- Candidates are required to register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
- Fill in all the details and make sure the information provided is correct and complete.
- Attach a scanned copy of the documents asked for.
- Attach a scanned copy of recent passport size picture and signature wherever required.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the DRDO Application Form before the last date.
- Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online recruitment application (pdf format) after locking the online application form.
- Take a print out of it for further use.
Important Dates for DRDO Recruitment 2020 Notification
Official Notification released | 26th June 2020 |
Starting Date to Apply | 19th July 2020 |
Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2020 |
Important Links
Apply Online | Click Here |
Official Notification | Click Here |
Official Site | Click Here |
Interestingly, Applicants must have a valid GATE score to apply for present DRDO Scientist Jobs, As per the official notification. Also, selected candidates will be placed anywhere in India as per the organization’s requirement. As DRDO offers exciting and challenging career opportunities in a broad spectrum of technologies at its laboratories/establishments located across the country, the applicant can make use of this opportunity and apply for DRDO vacancy 2020-21. However, desired candidates are advised to read the complete DRDO Recruitment process before going to apply for it.
DRDO Jobs 2020 – Overview
Name of the Organization | Defence Research & Development Organization |
Number of Vacancies | 293 |
Name of the Post | Scientist ‘B’ |
Starting Date of an Application | 29th May 2020 |
Closing Date of an Application | |
Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
Job Location | Across India |
Application process | Online Application |
Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
DRDO Vacancy details for Scientist – B post
The following are vacancy details of DRDO Scientist B post, as per the official notification.
Post Name | No of Vacancies |
Scientist – B | 293 |
Total | 293 |
Subject wise DRDO Vacancy details | |
Part – I | |
Name of the Subject/ Discipline | Number of Posts |
Electronics & Communication | 37 |
Mechanical Engg | 35 |
Computer Science & Engg | 31 |
Part – II | |
Electrical Engg | 12 |
Material Science & Engg/ Metallurgical Engg | 10 |
Physics | 8 |
Chemistry | 7 |
Chemical Engg | 6 |
Aeronautical Engg | 4 |
Mathematics | 4 |
Civil Engg | 3 |
Part – III | |
Psychology | 10 |
Gross Vacancies | 167 |
Additional Vacancy | 126 |
Total | 293 |
Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Notification 2020
Qualification required for the DRDO Jobs
- Candidates who have completed graduation or post-graduation in the engineering background can apply for this post.
- Students who are appearing for the final year exam can also eligible to apply for the DRDO Scientist B Recruitment 2020-21.
- Applicant or Student must be a citizen of India.
Subject/ Discipline | Educational Qualification | GATE Qualification |
Electronics & Communication | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg (or) Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an (IIT) or (NIT) |
Mechanical | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent |
Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering (or) Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT |
Computer Science | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology (or) Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT |
Electrical | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent |
Valid GATE score in Electrical Engg |
Material Science / Metallurgical | At least First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent. | Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering |
Physics | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Physics |
Chemistry | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Chemistry |
Chemical | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering |
Aeronautical | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent |
Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering |
Mathematics | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognized university or equivalent | Valid GATE score in Mathematics |
Civil | At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. |
Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering |
Psychology | At least First Class Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent | Qualified the NET exam for eligibility to Assistant Professorship in Psychology |
Note: Read the official notification for more details on DRDO Careers.
DRDO Age Limit
- Un-Reserved (UR) /EWS: 28 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 31 years
- SC/ST: 33 years
Age Relaxation
- PwD (HH) and PwD(OH) candidates: 10 years
For age limit as given in the DRDO Recruitment 2020, refer to the official notification
DRDO Scientist B – Selection Process
- GATE Score
- Merit list
- Interview
- Document Verification
DRDO Salary Info
- The selected candidates will get the salary as Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100/-) in specified disciplines and categories. Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 80,000/- p.m. at the present metro city rate.
DRDO Online Application Fee
- Candidates may read the official notification to get more details on DRDO online application fees
How to apply for DRDO RAC Recruitment 2020?
- Click on the Official Notification, available below.
- Read all the details carefully and check if you are eligible.
- If eligible, click on the DRDO Apply Online link below
- Candidates are required to register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
- Fill in all the details and make sure the information provided is correct and complete.
- Attach a scanned copy of the documents asked for.
- Attach a scanned copy of recent passport size picture and signature wherever required.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the DRDO Application Form before the last date.
- Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online recruitment application (pdf format) after locking the online application form.
- Take a print out of it for further use.
Documents to upload online
- Self-attested certificates/testimonials.
- Birth Certificate.
- Essential Qualification degree along with mark-sheets.
- The final result (customized for the individual candidate) will be made available at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
- Detailed guidelines for the submission of online applications are available on the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
General Information
- Carry original documents at the time of interview/ document verification.
- Further communication will be done through the email id provided by the candidate, so make sure to provide a valid email id.
- The training period will be for 1 year, after which the candidate may also be placed full time depending on requirement and performance.
- No TA/ DA will be given to the candidate for attending the interview/ document verification or joining
- Candidates will not be provided with any accommodation during the training period.
Address
Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE),
Government of India, Ministry of Defence,
Defence Research and Development Organization,
Avadi, Chennai – 600054
Important Dates for DRDO Recruitment 2020
Official Notification released | May 2020 |
Starting Date to Apply | 29th May 2020 |
Last Date to Apply |
Important Link
Date Extended Notice | Click Here |
Apply Online | Click Here |
Notification 1 | Click Here |
Notification 1 | Click Here |
Official Site | Click Here |