Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) works under Department of Defense Research and Development of Ministry of Defense. DRDO every year conducts a Scientist Entry Test (SET) on all India basis for the recruitment of scientists ‘B’ posts. A huge number of candidates appear for DRDO SET test.

Qualification
Atleast first class Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg / Mechanical Engg / Computer Science & Engg/ Chemical Engg/ Electrical Engg from a recognized University in respective/relevant discipline.

Age relaxation: Maximum relaxation in upper age limit will be as under:-
i) Upto 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates
ii) Upto 03 years in case of OBC candidates
iii) Upto 05 years for Physically Handicapped Persons (10 years for SC/ST and 08 years for OBC candidates) in identified disciplines even if no posts are reserved for them in these areas.
iv) In case of Ex-serviceman, services rendered in the armed forces plus 3 years

Nationality
Only Indian nationals need apply.


DRDO SET Syllabus

Below you may find detailed topics of all the subjects which are being expected in the exam:

Chemical Engineering:

Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Instrumentation and Process Control
Plant Design and Economics
Chemical Technology

Computer Science and Engineering:

Theory of Computation
Digital Logic
Computer Organization and Architecture
Programming and Data Structures
Algorithms
Compiler Design
Operating System
Databases
Computer Networks

Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Networks
Electronic Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Signals and Systems
Control Systems
Communications
Electromagnetic

Electrical Engineering:

Electric Circuits and Fields
Signals and Systems
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Control Systems
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Analog and Digital Electronics
Power Electronics and Drives

Instrumentation Engineering:

Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
Analog Electronics
Digital Electronics
Signals, Systems and Communications
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Control Systems and Process Control
Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation

Mechanical Engineering:

Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Theory of Machines
Vibrations
Design
Fluid Mechanics
Heat-Transfer
Thermodynamics
Applications
Engineering Materials
Metal Casting
Forming
Joining
Machining and Machine Tool Operations
Metrology and Inspection
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Production Planning and Control
Inventory Control
Operations Research