Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the recruitment of Scientists ‘B’ through Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2015/ 2016/2017 in Physics.

Important Dates for DRDO Recruitment through GATE

Start of online application form
March 18, 2017

Last date for application form
April 7, 2017

Interview
September 2017

Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Recruitment through GATE

Nationality
Indian Only

Valid GATE Scores
One must have valid GATE scores. One who has qualified in GATE 2015 or GATE 2016 or GATE 2017 are eligible to apply.

Age Limit as on September 29, 2017
Gen Category- Not more than 28 years

Relaxation will be applicable as follows:
Upto 5 years for SC/ST candidates,
Upto 3 years for OBC (Non Creamy Layer (NCL)) candidates
As per existing rules for ex‐servicemen
Upto 5 years for serving Central Civilian Govt. employees working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres as deemed by DRDO.

Education Qualification
First Class Master’s Degree in Physics or Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale)

For vacancies in Physics, candidates must have passed their masters in
Physics
Applied Physics
Biophysics
Nuclear Physics
Medical Physics
Medical Radiation Physics
They must have qualified in GATE in Physics

Desirable
Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese

Selection Procedure

Shortlisting
GATE Score for 2015/2016/2017

Qualifying in Personal Interview
70% in Interview for Gen and 60% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates

Final Selection
GATE - 80% + Personal Interview – 20%

Pay Scale

PB‐3 (Rs.15600‐39100, Grade Pay Rs. 5400/).
Total emoluments will be Rs 60,000 pm (tentative).