DRDO Recruitment through GATE 2019 - The online application form of DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019 was available from August 10. The last date to apply for DRDO Recruitment through GATE was August 31. Interested and eligible candidates had to first fill their application form of DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019 and pay the application fee of Rs 100 (SC/ST/PwD/ Female candidates are exempt) on or before August 31. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is recruiting Scientists 'B', through scores secured in GATE. Candidates who applied for recruitment to DRDO through GATE must have qualified GATE in order to be eligible for the same. Shortlisted candidates for Scientist "B" posts in DRDO will also have to appear for a written descriptive test for followed by a personal interview after which their recruitment by DRDO will be finalised. Candidates applying for recruitment can refer to this article for detailed information related to DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019.
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DRDO recruitment through GATE is not just for Scientist ‘B’ in Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), but also for Scientist `B’ in Department of Science & Technology (DST), Scientist/Engineer `B’ in Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), and Executive Engineer in Gallium Arsenide Enabling Technology Centre (GAETEC).
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Fast Facts about DRDO Recruitment through GATE
Name of PSU
DRDO, DST, ADA and GAETEC
Designation
Scientist ‘B"/ Scientist/Executive Engineer
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engg, Chemical Engg, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engg, Aeronautical Engg, Mathematics, Metallurgy, Material Science, Civil Engg, Geology, Instrumentation Engg, Textile Engg, Production/ Industrial Production Engg and Food Science
Details of Vacancies Category wise
Organization
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO
99
23
64 +
16*
35 +
9*
17 +
7*
238 +
32*
Scientist ‘B’ in DST
4
‐
2
6
Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA, Bengaluru
1
10
Executive Engineer in GAETEC, Hyderabad
* Vacancies are backlogsImportant Dates related to DRDO Recruitment 2019
Event
Dates
Start date of DRDO application
August 10, 2019
Last date for application
August 31, 2019
Criteria
Details
Nationality
Indian Only
Valid GATE Scores
Candidates must have valid GATE scores. Candidates who have qualified either GATE 2017 or GATE 2018 or GATE 2019 will be eligible to apply.
Qualifying Degree
First Class Master’s Degree with the specified discipline from a recognized university or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale)
Final Year students
Such candidates must be able to submit degree/ provisional degree certificate on or before September 30, 2019
Candidates who have qualified from foreign universities must obtain equivalence certificate from 'Association of Indian Universities, Delhi' and submit the same on or before September 30, 2019
Candidates serving in Govt. Service or in Govt. owned organizations
Candidates should upload a signed declaration (as per the proforma available at RAC website) that they have informed their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) in writing that they have applied for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO/ Scientist ‘B’ in DST/ Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA/ Executive Engineer in GAETEC. In case their application for NOC has been rejected, they must inform RAC before September 300, 2019.
Age Limit Criteria - Candidates must not exceed the given age limit as on August 31, 2019
Category
DRDO
DST
ADA
GAETEC
i) Un Reserved (UR) /EWS
28 years
35 years
30 years
ii) OBC (Non‐creamy layer)
31 years
38 years
33 years
iii) SC/ST
40 years
Eligible Disciplines and GATE Paper for DRDO Recruitment 2019
Table 1 (Part‐I) : The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned below will be based on valid GATE score, a Descriptive Examination followed by Personal Interview.
Subject/ Discipline
Details of Essential Qualification (EQ) & GATE
Equivalent acceptable subjects of Degree
Electronics & Comm. Engg
DRDO,ADA
Essential Qualification(EQ)#:At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements:
Mechanical Engg
Essential Qualification(EQ): At least First Class (condition of First Class does not apply to DST posts) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
Computer Science & Engg*
Essential Qualification(EQ): At least First Class (condition of First Class does not apply to DST posts) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
Table 1 (Part‐II) : The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned below will be based on valid GATE score followed by Personal Interview.
Chemical Engg
Essential Qualification: 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]
Chemistry*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class (condition of First class does not apply to DST posts) Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent.
Physics*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class (condition of First class does not apply to DST posts) Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognised university or equivalent.
Electrical Engg
Essential Qualification: 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]
Aeronautical Engg
Essential Qualification: 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*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class (condition of First class does not apply to DST posts) Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognised university or equivalent.
GATE Qualification :Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code : MA]
Metallurgy *
Essential Qualification: 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]
Material Science*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Master’s Degree in Material Science from a recognised university or equivalent.
Civil Engg*
Essential Qualification: 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]
Geology*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Master’s Degree in Geology from a recognised university or equivalent.
GATE Qualification :Valid GATE score in Geology [Paper code : GG]
Instrumentation Engg*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Instrumentation Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Instrumentation Engineering [Paper code : IN]
Textile Engg*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Textile Engg from a recognize d university or equivalent.
Production/ Industrial Production Engg
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Production Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.
Food Science*
Essential Qualification: At least First Class Master’s Degree in Food Science from a recognised university or equivalent.
GATE Qualification : Valid GATE score in Life Sciences [Paper code : XL]
What to keep ready before filling in application for DRDO recruitment?
.How to fill the application form for the DRDO Recruitment through GATE:
Registration - Candidates had to register first by entering details, like Name, Email and Mobile number, etc. Enter a password which must be in between 8-15 digits, Characters [A-Z,a-z,0-9,_,#,@,.,~], contain at least 1 number, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character.
Fill Biodata - Candidates had to enter all personal details, academic qualification details and communication/contact details. Candidates appearing for the written test had to enter two exam centres out of the given seven cities. Details are given below.
Upload Documents - Candidates had to upload the documents as given above. Final year students are allowed to upload their provisional or degree certificate at a later point of time.
Fee Payment - General/OBC candidates had to pay Rs 100 in an online mode whereas SC/ST /PWD and women candidates were exempted from fee payment.
Lock and Submit - Candidates had to save their application form and take a print out of the acknowledgement slip. generated by the system.
A copy of the submitted application was mailed to the registered e-mail id of the candidates along with an SMS on the registered mobile number after successfully submission of the application form.
Candidates who wished to apply for more than one post could do so but had to submit a separate application for each post applied and also had to upload a fresh set of documents with each one.
Details of Written Test for DRDO recruitment through GATE:
Recruitment Assessment Center (RAC) of DRDO will shortlist candidates for recruitment on the basis of the following parameters.
Selection Procedure
Stage
Selection Criteria
Shortlisting for written test only for subjects in table 1 above.
Category I: On the basis of valid GATE score in the ratio of 1:25, subject to their GATE score not being below 25% of the GATE score of the first shortlisted candidate.Category II: All eligible IIT and NIT graduate engineers with minimum 80% aggregate marks will be called for a Descriptive Examination.
Shortlisting for Interview for subjects in table 2 given above.
Shortlisting on discipline‐wise category‐wise merit list of GATE scores.
Final Selection
Part 1 Subjects: Written Test - 80% weightage + Personal Interview – 20% weightage
Part 2 Subjects: GATE - 80% weightage + Personal Interview – 20% weightage
Pay Scale: Candidates selected will be taken absorbed at Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100/-). 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.
Contact:Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC)Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
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