DRDO Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Date, Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process

Particulars

Details

Name of the PSU

Defence Research & Development Organization

Available Post

Scientist ‘B’

Number of Vacancies

Part I - (On basis of GATE Score + Written Test + Interview)

Part II - (On basis of GATE Score + Interview)

Release of application form

June 2026

Final date to submit the application form

July 2026

Selection Process

Based on valid GATE score and personal interview

Mode of application

Online

Part I

Part II

Category I: Should have the requisite Essential Qualification (EQ) along with a valid GATE qualification.

OR

Category II: Should possess the required Essential Qualification (EQ) from IITs/NITs with minimum aggregate 80% marks.

The candidates should have the required Essential Qualification (EQ) along with valid GATE qualification.

Subject/Discipline

Number of Posts

Details of Essential Qualification (EQ) & GATE

Equivalent acceptable subjects of Degree

Electronics & Comm. Engg

35

Essential Qualification(EQ)#

Should have at least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.

One of the following additional requirements also has to be met:

• Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engg [Paper code: EC]

• Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or National Institute of Technology (NIT).

1. Electronics & Communication Engg

2. Electronics Engg

3. Electronics & Computer Engg

4. Electronics & Control Engg.

5. Electronics & Communication System Engg

6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg

7. Electronics & Tele- Communication Engg

8. Electronics & Telematics Engg

9. Industrial Electronics Engg

10. TeleCommunication Engg

11. Telecommunication & Information Tech

12. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg

13. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg

14. Electrical with Communication Engg

15. Radio Physics & Electronics

16. Electrical Engg

17. Electrical & Electronics Engg

18. Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics)

Mechanical

Engg

33

Essential Qualification(EQ)#

Should have at least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.

One of the following additional requirements also has to be met:

• Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engg [Paper code: ME]

• Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or National Institute of Technology (NIT).

1. Mechanical Engg

2. Mechanical & Automation Engg

3. Mechanical & Production Engg

Computer

Science & Engg*

29

Essential Qualification(EQ)#

Should have at least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.

One of the following additional requirements also has to be met:

• Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Engg [Paper code: CS]

• Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) or National Institute of Technology (NIT).

1. Computer Science/ Engg/ Technology

2. Computer Science and Engg./Technology

3. Computer Science/Engg & Info Tech

4. Computer Science & System Engg

5. Software Engg/ Technology

6. Computer Science & Automation Engg/ Tech

7. Information Technology

8. Computer Science/Technology & Informatics Engg/ Tech

9. Information Science & Engg/Technology

10. Computer & Communication Engg

11. Computer Networking

Subject/Discipline

Number of Posts

Details of Essential Qualification (EQ) & GATE

Equivalent acceptable subjects of Degree

Electrical Engg

6

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]

1. Electrical Engg

2. Electrical Power System Engg

3. Electrical & Electronics Engg

4. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg

5. Power Engg

6. Power Electronics Engg

7. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg

8. Electrical with Communication Engg

Material Science

& Engg/

Metallurgical

Engg *

4

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]

1. Metallurgy & Material Tech

2. Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg

3. Materials Engg

4. Material Science & Engg

5. Material Science & Metallurgical Engg

Physics*

4

Essential Qualification: At least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognised university or equivalent.

GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code: PH]

1. Physics

2. Physics (Electronics)

3. Applied Physics

4. Solid State Physics

5. Computational Physics

6. Engineering Physics

7. Physics & Electronics

Chemistry*

3

Essential Qualification:

At least First Class

Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognised university or equivalent.

GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code: CY]

1. Chemistry

2. Organic Chemistry

3. Inorganic Chemistry

4. Analytical Chemistry

5. Physical Chemistry

6. Applied Chemistry

Chemical Engg

3

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]

1. Chemical Engg

2. Chemical Technology

3. Chemical Plant Engg

4. Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology

5. Polymer Science & Chemical Technology

6. Chemical Science & Technology

Aeronautical Engg

5

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]

1. Aeronautical Engg

2. Aerospace Engg

3. Aerospace Engg (Avionics)

Mathematics*

2

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]

1. Mathematics

2. Applied Mathematics

3. Mathematics & Computing

Civil Engg*

1

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]

1. Civil Engg

2. Civil & Structural Engg

3. Civil & Environmental Engg 4. Civil & Rural Engg

5. Civil & Water Management Engg

6. Civil & Infrastructure Engg 7. Construction Engg & Management

Documents

Specifications

Self attested certificates/testimonials regarding Date of Birth (Matriculation /High School Certificate or Birth Certificate issued by appropriate local authority) Essential and Higher qualification along with mark‐sheets, caste, EWS status, ex‐servicemen, employment etc.

Maximum file size of each attachment should not exceed 500KB and it must be legible when a print out is taken

Each certificate must be in PDF, jpeg or jpg formats.

They must not be password protected.

Recent passport size colour photograph

Size not exceeding 30 KB; resolution of 110 x 140 pixels

Scanned sample of candidate’s signature

Size not exceeding 30 KB; resolution of 110 x 140 pixels

Valid GATE score card

in PDF, jpeg or jpg format and file size should be less than 500 KB