On your concern I will tell you the eligibility criteria for DRDO Scientist Entry Test (SET) so that you can have idea.

Exam pattern
DRDO SET exam consists of two stages –Written test followed by Interview. Marks you score in DRDO SET Written test is not carried forward but is just used for screening candidates for Interview. Final selection is based on the performance in the interview only.

DRDO SET Written test is 3-hour long with two sections:

Section A: Subject Knowledge (BE/ BTech (for Engg discipline) or MSc ( for Science Discipline))

Section B: Aptitude for Applied Research & Development.

Eligibility
Candidates having first class bachelor degree (minimum 60 % marks)in engineering, technology, electronics, communication, mechanical engineering and computer science can apply for SET exam.

Selection process
Assortment of appliers for Scientist ‘B’ posts will be made through their performance in Scientists Entry Test which will be held on stipulated date

Tentative dates
Last Date To Submit Application Form: May 2016

DRDO SET Exam date – First week of September 2016

Declaration Of Result – November 2016