FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

. What are the primary responsibilities of RAC?
RAC has been entrusted with the prime responsibilities in the recruitment and assessment of scientists at various levels under DRDS cadre. It executes several mission mode programmes under the recruitment category. The centre has high quality infrastructure for conducting multiple Selection Board Meetings, CCTV based monitoring system, video conferencing system and a variety of audio-visual aids. The centre is served by a dedicated team of scientific, technical and admin staff who are well qualified and specially trained in recruitment procedures.The primary responsibilities of RAC are :
  • Recruitment of Scientists (Gazetted Group 'A') in DRDO
  • Assessments of Scientists of DRDO for promotion to the next higher grades
  • Selection of candidates for higher study courses (M.E/ M.Tech/ M.Sc Engg) under Research & Training Scheme of DRDO and Post Graduate Training schemes of Army, Navy and Air Force.

 

. How can I contact RAC?

You may send your queries to
The Director
Recruitment & Assessment Centre
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Lucknow Road
Timarpur
Delhi 110 054

TeleFax: +91-011-23812690,+ 91-011-23817833
Email:

 

. Whom to contact for information?

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Ph No. +91-011-23971049

Public Relation Officer (PRO)
Ph No. - +91-011-2383-0599
email -

 

. From where can I get more information on DRDO and RAC?
For more information on DRDO visit      https://drdo.gov.in
For more information on RAC visit         https://rac.gov.in

 

 

. What are the pay scales of scientists at various levels?

DRDS (Defence Research and Development Services) pay scales

 

. What are the salient features and promotion policy of DRDS?
DRDO employs highly qualified and competent scientists and technologists in Group 'A' (Class I Gazetted) services known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). A Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) is being followed by DRDO. It means that with each promotion, based purely on merit basis, the posts in the grades of Scientist 'B' to 'H' are upgraded automatically to the next higher grades.

The minimum residency period is 3 years for Scientist 'B', 4 years for Scientists 'C', 'D' & 'E', 5 years for Scientist 'F' and 3 years for Scientist 'G'. Relaxation of one year in the minimum residency period, which is limited to two times in entire career, is given to a Scientist 'C'/'D'/'E'/'F' on earning consistently 90% and above marks in three successive CPARs in the same grade. An Internal Screening Committee reviews the CPARs of a scientist on completion of the minimum residency period and decides about his/her eligibility based on the marks obtained in the CPARs. The eligible scientists in the grades of 'B', 'C', 'D' & 'E' have to appear before a duly constituted selection committee which assesses the candidates for promotion to next higher grade. The eligible scientists in the grades of 'F', 'G' & 'H' are required to submit their resume indicating their contribution during the period of review. Based on contribution of scientists, a Peer committee assesses the scientists ( 'F', 'G' & 'H' ) for promotion to next higher grade.

DRDO not only offers employment but also lays emphasis on Human Resource Development. DRDO trains its personnel at its training institutions in Pune and Mussourie and also at prestigious academic institutions viz, IITs, IISc Bangalore etc. for acquiring higher educational qualifications. Opportunities also arise for foreign deputations for training or presentation of research papers and other specific assignments.

 

. Where are the labs of DRDO situated?

 

. What are various modes of induction of scientists into DRDO system?
  • Lateral Recruitment for Scientist 'C' and above
  • Deputation & Absorption

 

. What is the upper age limit to join the Organisation?
The upper age limit is considered with reference to the closing date of application. The following table provides the details.

Category
Sc 'B'
Sc 'C'
Sc 'D'
Sc 'E'
Sc 'F'
Sc 'G'
Unreserved Posts (UR)
35
40
50
50
50
50
For Posts reserved for EWS
35
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
For Posts reserved for OBC
38
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
For posts reserved for SC/ST category
40
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.

    Note: Relaxations are given to PH candidates as per government rules.

 

. What is the minimum qualification required for different posts?
FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
Post Essential Qualification Desirable Qualification
Scientist 'B' At least First Class Master's degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist 'C'

(i)At least First Class Master's degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent.

(ii)Three years' experience in research or design or development or production in the required areas.

(iii)Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Engineering- Two years

    Doctorate Degree in Science or Mathematics- Three years

    Doctorate Degree in Engineering- Four years

i. Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master's Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned.

ii. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist'D'

(i)At least First Class Master’s degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent.

(ii) Seven years' experience in research or design or development or production in the required areas.

(iii)Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Engineering- Two years

    Doctorate Degree in Science or Mathematics- Three years

    Doctorate Degree in Engineering- Four years

i. Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned.

ii. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist'E'

(i)At least First Class Master’s degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent.

(ii)Ten years' experience in research or design or development or production in the required areas.

(iii)Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Engineering- Two years

    Doctorate Degree in Science or Mathematics- Three years

    Doctorate Degree in Engineering- Four years

i. Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned.

ii. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist 'F'

(i)At least First Class Master’s degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or at least First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent.

(ii)Thirteen years' practical experience in research or design or development or production in the required areas.

(iii)Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Engineering- Two years

    Doctorate Degree in Science or Mathematics- Three years

    Doctorate Degree in Engineering- Four years

i. Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned.

ii. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist'G'

(i)At least First Class Master’s degree in Science Subjects, Mathematics or Psychology or at least First Class Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy from a recognized University or Equivalent.

(ii)Fifteen years' experience in research or design or development or production in the required areas.

(iii)Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Engineering- Two years

    Doctorate Degree in Science or Mathematics- Three years

    Doctorate Degree in Engineering- Four years

i. Doctorate degree in Science, Mathematics or Psychology or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Metallurgy in the subject concerned.

ii. Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese.
Scientist'H'
(Outstanding Scientist)
 

Not applicable

 

Not applicable

Distinguished Scientist  

Not applicable

 

Not applicable

Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri

Such educational qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by the Government but these qualifications shall not be less than those prescribed for Scientist 'G'.

 
Chairman DRDO

Such educational qualifications and experience as may be prescribed by the Government but these qualifications shall not be less than those prescribed for Scientist 'G'.

 

FOR MEDICAL POSTS

Post Essential Qualification
Scientist 'B' i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Completion of compulsory rotating internship.

Scientist 'C' i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Required Post-graduate degree qualification.

iii. Three years practical and administrative experience in the required field of medical relief, medical reserch, medical education or public health organization in Medical or Dental or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

iv. Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Dental Science or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - Two years

    Post Graduate Degree in Medicine - Three years

Scientist 'D'

i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Required Post-graduate degree qualification.

iii. Seven years practical and administrative experience in the required field of medical relief, medical reserch, medical education or public health organization in Medical or Dental or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

iv. Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Dental Science or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - Two years

    Post Graduate Degree in Medicine - Three years

Scientist 'E'

i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Required Post-graduate degree qualification.

iii. Ten years practical and administrative experience in the required field of medical relief, medical reserch, medical education or public health organization in Medical or Dental or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

iv. Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Dental Science or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - Two years

    Post Graduate Degree in Medicine - Three years

Scientist 'F'

i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I or Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Required Post-graduate degree qualification.

iii. Thirteen years practical and administrative experience in the required field of medical relief, medical reserch, medical education or public health organization in Medical or Dental or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

iv. Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Dental Science or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - Two years

    Post Graduate Degree in Medicine - Three years

Scientist 'G'

i. A medical qualification included in the First Schedule or the Second Schedule or the Part II of the Third Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act 1956, (102 of 1956). Holders of Medical qualifications included in Part II of the said Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions specified in sub-section (3) of section 13 of the said Act.

OR

A dental qualification in the Part I, Part II or Part III of the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948).

OR

A Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. and A.H.) duly recognized by Veterinary Council of India.

ii. Required Post-graduate degree qualification.

iii. Fifteen years practical and administrative experience in the required field of medical relief, medical reserch, medical education or public health organization in Medical or Dental or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

iv. Weightage for higher qualification to be equated as research experience for lateral recruitment as under:-

    Post Graduate Degree in Dental Science or Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - Two years

    Post Graduate Degree in Medicine - Three years

Scientist'H'
(Outstanding Scientist)
 

Not applicable

Distinguished Scientist  

Not applicable

Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri  

Not applicable

Chairman DRDO  

Not applicable

 

. What is the minimum relevant experience required for different posts?
Post Experience in years
Science or Engineering or Technical Subjects Medical Discipline
Scientist 'B' Nil Nil
Scientist 'C' 3 3
Scientist 'D' 7 7
Scientist 'E' 10 10
Scientist 'F' 13 13
Scientist 'G' 15 15

 

. What are the main subjects of relevance to DRDO scientific positions?
The main subjects of interest are:
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Science
  • Fire Engineering
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics/Statistics/OR
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Oceanography
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Textile Engineering
  • Medicine / Nuclear Medicine
and other related subjects of relevance to DRDO.

 

. I have some experience in Research & Development in the areas of interest to DRDO. Can I join DRDO at a higher post?
Apart from inducting Scientists 'B' (Entry Level), DRDO has following schemes for inducting Scientists 'C' and above (upto Scientist 'G') based on number of years of experience:
  • Lateral Recruitment for Scientist 'C' and above as per requirement of the Labs.(Through Advertisement)

 

. Is it possible to acquire higher education after joining the Organisation?
Yes, you may be allowed to undergo M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D through external registration with Academic Institutions. Alternatively, you may be sponsored by DRDO for higher studies viz. M.E/M.Tech in reputed institutions viz. IITs, IISc etc after completing three years residency in DRDO.

 

. Is there any scope in DRDO for Graduates/Postgraduates in Arts?
The minimum qualification to enter DRDO is First Class Master's degree in Science or First Class Graduate degree in Engg. However, candidates holding M.A Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research and Psychology can also apply for Scientist 'B' position.

 

. I am MBA, in what position can I join DRDO?
DRDO recruits only Scientists and Technologists having First Class Postgraduate degree in Science or First Class Graduate Degree in Engg. However, MBA may be desirable in few cases.

 

. Can I send the application online?
Yes, applications are submitted online alongwith necessary fee (if applicable) till the closing / last date of advertisement.

 

. Can I apply for more than one post in one advertisement?
Yes, you can apply for more than one post in one advertisement. Applications for each post should be submitted separately.

 

. What is LDCE?
Limited Department Competitive Examination conducted by RAC for qualified Technical Cadre personnels of DRDO to induct them as scientist 'B' in Defence Research and Development Services (DRDS) cadre.

 

. What documents are required at the time of interview?
The candidates are required to bring:
  • Proof of having number of years experience in the relevant field as desired for the said post in the advertisement.
  • A passport size photo, all ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES, mark sheets and testimonials from 10th standard onward along with a complete set of self attested copies regarding Educational Qualifications and Experience for verification.
  • Project Report / Thesis / Publications.
  • In case you are employed in a Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous Office/Establishment, you must bring your 'No Objection Certificate' from the cadre controlling authority. If your application was forwarded THROUGH PROPER CHANNEL you must bring a copy of note under which your application has been forwarded to this office.
  • In case you are a departmental candidate i.e. already employed in DRDO, Min. of Defence on regular basis, you must bring NOC from Directorate of Personnel, DRDO HQs.
  • In case you are serving Army / Navy / Air force, you must bring 'NOC' from MS Branch (Army HQ) / Directorate of Personnel (Naval HQ) / DPA (Air HQ) respectively. Retired officer from concerned armed forces must bring the relieving certificate/documentary proof for claiming age relaxation.

 

. What is the procedure for payment of TA?
Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2004-05 onwards, is offering to un-employed youth attending interviews for selection to Central Govt. jobs, full concession in second class on production of call letter and copy of application. This aspect is also being kept in view while paying TA to candidates so as to ensure payment from only one source. Traveling allowance will, however, be paid to the candidates who are called for interview equivalent to single second class (not sleeper class) railway fare by the shortest route to the place of interview from the railway station nearest to the candidate's normal place of residence or from which he actually performs the rail journey, whichever is nearer to the place of interview and back to the same station.

 

. Whom to contact for any suggestion in current FAQ?
You are always welcome to give suggestions for adding questions or feedback for the revision of current FAQ. You can mail your queries to Director RAC at

 

. I have done Diploma in Electronics, can I apply for a Scientist post in DRDO?
No, Diploma holders are not eligible for the post of Scientist in DRDS.

 

. My Essential Qualification and Higher Qualification (HQ) subjects are different, can I apply according to my HQ subject?
No, you cannot apply according to your HQ subject.

 

. What is the procedure for doing summer Training in DRDO?
You can apply for summer training to Director of a suitable lab as per your discipline.  You may visit DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in for this purpose.

 

. The last date for submission of applications has just passed, can I apply now?
No, you are not eligible to apply after the last/closing date of the advertisement.