Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has released online notifications to recruit eligible candidates to fill total 167 vacancies for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO. The candidates who are seeking their career in DRDO Jobs Recruitment 2020 can utilize this opportunity by filling the application form before 10th July, 2020. The interested person (s) may submit his / her application on the official website https://rac.gov.in by clicking on the URL link available. For more information, read the full notification PDF by clicking on the link given below:
Click here to download DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020 Notification
The candidates can get complete post details, vacancy, eligibility criteria, and selection process; admit card, etc. through this article.
Overview of DRDO Recruitment 2020
Candidates can get the basic details about the recruitment through the mentioned table:
| Highlights of DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Jobs 2020 | |
| Organization Name | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) |
| Name of the Vacancy | Scientist ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancy | 167 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Job Type | Central Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official website | https://rac.gov.in |
Important Dates for DRDO Jobs Recruitment 2020
Candidates can check the important dates of the recruitment through the mentioned table:
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of Online Registration Process | 22nd May, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10th July, 2020 |
| Admit Card Available | To be Announced Soon |
| Exam Date | To be Announced Soon |
DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Vacancy Details 2020
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) has announced the job notification for the following vacancies:
| Subject/ Discipline | Number of Vacancies | |||||
| UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | |
| PART-I | ||||||
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 15 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 31 |
| PART-II | ||||||
| Electrical Engineering | 5 | – | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| Material Science & Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 10 |
| Physics | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Chemistry | 3 | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 6 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| PART-III | ||||||
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Application Fee for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Jobs 2020
Applicants can pay the application fee to appear in the DRDO Scientist ‘B’ examination through Demand Draft or Internet Banking as per your category. The fee shall not be refunded under any circumstances once deposited by the candidate. Hence, check out the application fee category wise in the table mentioned below:
| Category | Fee |
| For UR, OBC and EWS Male Candidates | 100/- |
| For SC/ST/PwD and women candidates | No Fee |
Eligibility Criteria – DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020
Candidates who want to apply for the defined post in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) jobs must fulfill the eligibility criteria to be qualified for recruitment process. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria will be rejected from the recruitment process. The Eligibility criteria for DRDO jobs are as follows:
- Educational Qualification and Essential Qualification Degree
- Age Limit
Educational Qualification and Essential Qualification Degree for DRDO Jobs 2020
Candidates must have the following job profile to be eligible for Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO:
| Subjects/ Discipline | Educational Qualification | Essential Qualification Degree |
| PART-I | ||
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication Engineering [Paper code : EC] 2. 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 Engineering 2. Electronics Engineering 3. Electronics & Computer Engineering 4. Electronics & Control Engineering. 5. Electronics & Communication System Engineering 6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 7. Electronics & Tele- Communication Engineering 8. Electronics & Telematics Engineering 9. Industrial Electronics Engineering 10. Tele Communication Engineering 11. Telecommunication & Information Tech 12. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 13. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering 14. Electrical with Communication Engineering 15. Radio Physics & Electronics 16. Electrical Engineering 17. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 18. Electronics & Communication Engineering (Avionics) |
| Mechanical Engineering | Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering [Paper code : ME] 2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT. | 1. Mechanical Engg 2. Mechanical & Automation Engg 3. Mechanical & Production Engg |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Essential Qualification: At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements: 1. GATE Qualification: Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology [Paper code : CS] 2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or 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 |
| PART-II | ||
| Electrical Engineering | 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 & Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering | 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 | 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 | 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 Engineering | 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 Engineering | 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 | Essential Qualification#: At least First Class 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 Engineering | 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 |
| PART-III | ||
| Psychology | Essential Qualification#: At least First Class Master’s Degree in Psychology from a recognized university or equivalent. NET Qualification@ : Qualified the NET exam for eligibility to Assistant Professorship in Psychology [Subject Code : 04] Note-: Candidates due to appear for the NET exam of June 2020 may also apply subject to a declaration (as per format available at RAC website) that they have submitted their applications for writing the June 2020 NET (online). These candidates will have to submit their NET score card/certificate within fifteen days of the declaration of NET June 2020 results. | 1. Psychology 2. Applied Psychology 3. Clinical Psychology 4. Counseling/ Counseling and Guidance Psychology 5. Health Psychology 6. Military Psychology 7. Cognitive Psychology 8. Psychology (Organizational Behavior) 9. Physiological Psychology 10. Abnormal Psychology 11. Social Psychology 12. Educational Psychology 13. Industrial Psychology |
Age Limit for DRDO Jobs 2020
Check all the details regarding age limit to apply for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ vacancy:
| Category | Maximum 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 | Upto 10 years |
| Candidates serving Central Civilian Govt. employees working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs | As per rules in vogue |
Selection Process of DRDO Recruitment 2020
The candidates who are eligible for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Jobs 2020 will be done on the basis of following –
| PART | Subject/ Discipline | Selection Process |
| PART-I | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Selection will be done on the basis of their valid GATE score, a Descriptive Examination and Personal InterviewEligible candidates will be shortlisted for a Descriptive Examination on the basis of valid GATE score, subject to their GATE score which should not being below 25% of the GATE score of the first shortlisted candidate.All eligible IIT and NIT graduate engineers with minimum 80% aggregate marks in the EQ degree will be called for a Descriptive Examination.Candidates who appear for the Descriptive Examination will be further shortlisted for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:5 in order of merit list prepared on the basis of the Descriptive Examination only. |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Computer Science and Engineering | ||
| PART-II | Electrical Engineering | Selection of the candidate will be done on the basis of valid GATE score and Personal Interview.Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interview on the basis of their valid GATE score in the ratio of 1:5 subject to their availability in order of discipline-wise category-wise merit list. |
| Material Science & Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering | ||
| Physics | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Chemical Engineering | ||
| Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Civil Engineering | ||
| PART-III | Psychology | Selection of the candidate will be done on the basis of their Aggregate Percentage of Marks in NET and Personal Interview.Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for Personal interview from amongst the candidates who have at least qualified for Assistant Professor, on the basis of the aggregate percentage of marks in the NET in the ratio of 1:5 subject to their availability in order of category wise merit list. |
DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Exam 2020- Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Aspirants must go through the DRDO exam pattern and syllabus carefully to prepare for the exams:
DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject Name | Number of Questions | Number of Marks |
| Section- I | Subject Knowledge Specific Questions | 100 | 400 |
| Section- II | Logical Relations | 10 | 100 |
| Spatial Reasoning | 10 | ||
| Concept Formation | 10 | ||
| Numerical Reasoning | 10 | ||
| Abstract Reasoning | 10 | ||
| Total | 150 | 400 | |
Syllabus for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Job 2020
Candidates can check the detailed syllabus for DRDO Exam 2020 through this table:
| Subject | Important Topics |
| Chemical Engineering | Process Calculations and ThermodynamicsFluid Mechanics and Mechanical OperationsHeat TransferDatabasesChemical TechnologyMass TransferDigital LogicTheory of ComputationChemical Reaction EngineeringInstrumentation and Process ControlPlant Design and EconomicsDRDO SET Exam Syllabus For Computer Science and Engineering (CS):Compiler DesignComputer NetworksComputer Organization and ArchitectureProgramming and Data Structures Algorithms |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | NetworksSignals and SystemsCommunicationsAnalog CircuitsControl SystemsElectromagneticsElectronic DevicesDigital Circuits |
| Electrical Engineering | Signals and SystemsControl SystemsPower SystemsElectric Circuits and FieldsElectrical and Electronic MeasurementsPower Electronics and DrivesElectrical Machines |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering MechanicsStrength of MaterialsFormingOperations ResearchJoiningTheory of MachinesEngineering MaterialsComputer Integrated ManufacturingProduction Planning and Control: Inventory ControlVibrationsDesignFluid MechanicsHeat-TransferMetal CastingThermodynamicsApplicationsMachining and Machine Tool OperationsMetrology and Inspection |
| Instrumentation Engineering: | Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial InstrumentationAnalog ElectronicsBasics of Circuits and Measurement SystemsControl Systems and Process ControlDigital ElectronicsSignals, Systems, and CommunicationsAnalytical, Optical and Biomedical InstrumentationElectrical and Electronic Measurements |
| Logical Relations | AnalogiesArtificial LanguageBlood RelationsCalendarsCause and EffectSyllogismClocksCoding-DecodingCritical pathRankingCubes and cuboidsData SufficiencyAlphanumeric seriesDecision MakingDeductive Reasoning/Statement AnalysisDicesStatement and AssumptionsMirror and Water ImagesOdd One OutPicture Series and SequencesPaper FoldingInput-OutputDirectionsEmbedded ImagesFigure MatrixPattern Series and SequencesSeating ArrangementsStatement and ConclusionsShape ConstructionSimple equation and age problems |
| Spatial Reasoning | Figural Series.Arithmetical Reasoning.Directions.Problem-Solving.Verbal & Figure Classification.Analogies.Similarities & Differences.Relationship Concepts.Space Visualization.Coding-Decoding.Arithmetical Number Series.Decision-Making.Analysis & Judgment.Discrimination.Visual Memory.Data Sufficiency etc. |
| English | ArticlesGrammarFill in the BlanksSentence RearrangementAdverbWord FormationAntonymsVocabularyConclusionSubject-Verb AgreementTheme detectionPassage CompletionSentence CompletionIdioms & PhrasesError CorrectionUnseen PassagesSynonymsTensesVerb |
DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Jobs Pay Scale
All those candidates who will get selected in the DRDO Exam 2020 will be appointed on the following Pay Scale as per their posts:
| Name of the Posts | Pay Scale |
| Scientist ‘B’ | 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. |
General Instructions for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Exam 2020
- Candidate needs to carry original documents at the time of interview and document verification.
- The candidate should provide a valid email id as all the communication will be done through the email id.
- The training period will be for 1 year, after which the candidate may also be placed full time depending on the requirement and performance of the candidate.
- The Candidates will not be provided with any type of accommodation during the training period.
Documents to Upload Online
- Essential Qualification degree along with mark-sheets
- Birth Certificate
- Self-attested certificates or testimonials
- A recent passport size color photograph (size: not more than 30kb, resolution: 110 X 140 pixels)
- Scanned sample of candidate’s signature
- Valid GATE score card (applicable for candidates in Part-I and Part-II discipline)
- NET certificate and score card (applicable only for candidates in Part- III discipline)
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2020?
Candidates who are seeking their career in DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Jobs 2020 can apply online through following mentioned steps:
- Open the official website of DRDO RAC and search for “DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020”advertisement.
- Click on that advertisement link.
- Read the notification carefully and check the eligibility criteria.
- If you are eligible, then register online at RAC website.
- Fill all the required details carefully.
- Attach a scanned copy of all mandatory documents.
- Attach a scanned copy of photograph and signature
- Check all the details carefully and submit it.
- Take a print out of the application for further references.
FAQs on DRDO Recruitment 2020 by Candidates
Q. What’s the full-form of DRDO?
A. DRDO stands for Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Q. How many vacancies are available in DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020?
A. There are total 167 Posts available in different fields of DRDO.
Q. What is the last date to apply online for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020?
A. The last date to apply Online for DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2020 is 10th July, 2020.
Q. How to Apply for the DRDO Recruitment Online Form 2020?
A. Candidates should visit the Website https://rac.gov.in to apply Online before 10th July, 2020.
Q. What are the contact details of DRDO?
A. The contact details of DRDO is:
Address:
Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE)
Government of India, Ministry of Defence,
Defence Research and Development Organization,
Avadi, Chennai – 600054
Telephone Number – 044 26364028/ 26362136/ 26364030/ 26362137
Email ID – combatvehicles@cvrde.drdo.in
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