DRDO Recruitment 2016 is an employment news for filling up 163 posts of scientist ‘B’ IN DRDO and scientist/engineer ‘B’ in ADA on direct recruitment. Online applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the appointment below mentioned posts. Eligible candidates willing to apply may register online from rac website http://rac.gov.in for the posts of scientist ‘b’ in DRDO and scientist/engineer ‘b’ in Aeronautical development agency. Candidates will be shot listed based criteria and called for interview.
DRDO 197 Posts Recruitment 2016
A: Part I – Screening Based on Valid GATE 2015/ 2016 Score
| Name of Post | No. of Posts | Corresponding GATE** Paper (Code) |
| Electronics & Comm. Engg | 40 Posts | Electronics & Communication Engg (EC) |
| Mechanical Engg | 35 Posts | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Computer Science & Engg* | 26 Posts | Computer Science & Information Technology (CS) |
| Mathematics* | 7 Posts | Mathematics (MA) |
| Electrical Engg | 10 Posts | Electrical Engg (EE) |
| Physics* | 6 Posts | Physics (PH) |
| Aeronautical Engg | 5 Posts | Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
| Chemical Engg | 9 Posts | Chemical Engineering (CH) |
| Chemistry* | 5 Posts | Chemistry (CY) |
| Textile Engg* | 2 Posts | Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) |
| Civil Engg* | 8 Posts | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Material Science & Engg/ Metallurgical Engg* | 1 Post | Metallurgical Engineering (MT) |
B: Part II – Screening Based on Percentage of Marks in Essential Qualification
| Name of Post | No. of Posts | Qualification |
| Agriculture Science* | 1 Post | Master’s Degree in Agriculture Science |
| Animal Science* | 1 Post | Master’s Degree in Animal Science |
| Cognitive Science* | 1 Post | Master’s Degree in Cognitive Science |
| Biomedical Engg* | 1 Post | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Biomedical Engg |
| Fire Tech Safety Engg* | 5 Posts | Degree in Engineering or Technology in Fire Tech Safety Engg |
Total Number of Posts: 163 Vacancies
Pay band: PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100, grade pay Rs. 5400/-
Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese
Age limit: Not exceeding 28 years as on 10 Apr 2016. Upper age limit for reserved category candidates will be applicable as per government norms.
Only Indian nationals need to apply
Application Fee: Candidates are required to pay application fee of Rs.100/- for General/OBC candidates payable online only.
Note: No fee for SC/ST /PWD and women candidates.
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment
Interested candidates meeting eligible criteria may apply through Online from RAC website (http://rac.gov.in/) on or before last date:10th April, 2016.
DRDO Recruitment Important date:
- Starting date for online applications: 20 March 2016 at 1700 Hrs (IST)
- Date of closure for online applications: 10 April 2016 at 1700 Hrs (IST)
Personal interview schedule (Tentative):
- May 2016 onwards for Subjects/Disciplines in Part I
- August 2016 onwards for Subjects/Disciplines in Part II
Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC): http://rac.gov.in
DRDO : http://drdo.gov.in
DRDO Recruitment Helpline Numbers
For all queries related to online applying, please contact 011-23810965; 011-23830599 email id: sp@recruitment.drdo.in or pro@recruitment.drdo.in
For any other queries related to this advertisement, please contact 011-23819745; 011-23915140; 011-23971048 email id: director@recruitment.drdo.in or hp@recruitment.drdo.in or pro@recruitment.drdo.in
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