Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) works under Department of Defense Research and Development of Ministry of Defense. DRDO conducts Scientist Entry Test (SET) on all India bases for the recruitment of scientists ‘B’ posts.

DRDO Direct Recruitment for Scientist ‘B’

Essential Qualification:-

Candidates having first class Bachelor Degree (minimum 60 % marks) in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, Communication, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science can apply for SET exam.

Age Limit for DRDO SET Exam is 28 years and one must be a citizen of India to apply.

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

Paper Pattern

DRDO SET exam is of three hours duration consisting of two sections viz.

Section 'A' of 100 questions to test the candidate's knowledge in the subject of the BE/ B Tech (for Engg discipline) or MSc ( for Science Discipline)

Section 'B' of 50 questions to the candidate's ability in analytical and qualitative skills, current affairs and general awareness to test the aptitude and scientific knowledge required for Applied Research & Development.

Based on the organization’s requirements, DRDO SET is conducted in Engineering Subjects such as Aero, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Electronics/Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy etc and Science subjects such as Chemistry, Physics and Maths/ Operations Research/ Statistics etc.