Advt 144 26may23 Final
Advt 144 26may23 Final
Advt 144 26may23 Final
In pursuit of self-reliance
reliance in critical technologies relevant to national security, DRDO formulates and executes programmes of scientific research, design, development, testing and
evaluation of various systems, subsystems, devices and products required for defence of the nation. DRDO invites applications from highly qualified and competent
Technologists for tenure-based
basedengagement,, purely on contractual basis, as Project Scientists for programme of DRDO. Initially the contract will be for 3 years which may be
extended depending upon the performance of the Project Scientist and if the requirement exists..
RAC invites online recruitment applications through RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for the following posts of Project Scientists in DRDO:
DRDO
Desirable:
Desirable:
Project Scientist ‘D’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,24,612/-) – 04 Vacancies
Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant
field as mentioned in essential qualification.
(ii) Experience in Simulation of Chemical Plants/ safety ofChemical
process plant
Project Scientist ‘C’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,08,073/- ) – 03 Vacancies
6 01 Chemical Engineering Qualification: i. Chemical Technology
Essential: ii. Chemical Plant Engg
iii. Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology
(i) At least FirstClass Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or iv. Polymer Science & Chemical Technology
Technology in Chemical Engineering from a recognized v. Chemical Science & Technology
university or equivalent vi. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree
(ii) Min 3 Years’ experience in experimental research, design which mentions ‘Chemical’ as the main discipline
&development ofprocess plant / operation & maintenance of
process plant / Modelling and Process
Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the
relevantfield as mentioned in essential qualification
(ii) Experience in Simulation of Chemical Plants/ safety of chemical
process plant
7 01 Chemical Engineering Qualification: i. Chemical Plant Engg
Essential: ii. Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology
iii. Polymer Science & Chemical Technology
(i) At least FirstClass Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or iv. Chemical Science & Technology
Technology in Chemical Engineering / Chemical v. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree
Technologyfrom a recognized university or equivalent which mentions ‘Chemical’ as the main discipline
(ii) Min 3 Years experience in Process Development & Operation /
Modelling and Process Simulation of Chemical Plants
Desirable:
(i) Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant
field as mentioned in essential qualification
(ii) PLC programming and control system
programmingdevelopment
Desirable:
(i) Doctorate Degree in Physical Chemistry
(ii) Research and synthesis of electro catalyst material for energy
systems
Project Scientist ‘B’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 90,789/- ) – 02Vacancies
Item No. of Vacancies Subject/Discipline Qualifications & Experience Equivalent acceptable subjects of Essential
No. (Category) Qualification
(*) marked posts are the ones in which candidates from all Divyang / PwD categories can apply. Remaining posts are the ones in which only specific categories of
Divyang/PwD candidates viz., Acid Attack Victims and Dwarfism can apply.
Weightage for higher qualification will be given based on the following conditions:
(a) Weightage for higher qualification is equated to research experience and is given as:
1.3. Nationality
Only Indian Nationals need apply.
2. How To Apply
a. Candidates are required to first register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in). Detailed guidelines will be available on candidates login at RAC website
(https://rac.gov.in).
b. On successful registration, the candidates may login before the closing date of the advertisement to fill the application form online. The candidates are required to upload
all requisite certificates/related documents and make payment of requisite fee. After previewing the application along with uploaded certificates/documents, the
application needs to be locked for submission. Only locked/finalised applications in all respects shall be considered.
c. If any document is in any language other than English/Hindi, then its English/Hindi transcript should also be attached failing which the said document will be rejected.
d. Candidates are also advised to retain a printout /copy of the online recruitment application (pdf format) after submission.
e. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post. In such case, please mention the item no. (nos.) of all other posts where you
have applied/intend to apply.
f. The applicants are advised to fill in all their particulars carefully in the online recruitment application and verify it carefully before locking. No correction in the
data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once finally submitted.
g. All serving candidates (whether in permanent or temporary capacity) working in Government or in Government owned organizations (PSU/Joint venture, Government
promoted societies and Government / Non-Government companies / Agencies / Entities where Government or Government promoted companies/ Agencies/Entities have
a combined controlling stake of 50% or more) need to upload a signed declaration as per format given on the web site that they have informed in writing to their Cadre
Controlling Authority (CCA) that they have applied for the post in RAC, DRDO and in case of any objection, the employer may communicate with RAC (at email:
lateral1.recruitment@gov.in) directly within 15 days of the closing date of online registration.Candidates shall ensure that the intimation will be made to the employer
in the prescribed format only mentioning the clause for ‘objection’ else the intimation in any other format will not be considered. Candidates should note that in case
a communication from the employer is received by RAC withholding the permission to the candidate applying for the post, their candidature will be liable for
cancellation. The candidates will be required to produce a copy of proof of their communication with their employer i.e.THE INTIMATION TO THE EMPLOYER AND THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYER regarding their application for the desired post at the time of interview (if called for).
h. Weightage of higher qualifications to be equated as experience only when the higher qualification is in the relevant discipline. Candidates are therefore, advised to
highlight the experience acquired (either through Higher Qualification or Job Experience) matching to requirements mentioned under Essential and/or Desirable
Qualification while filling the Justification column under ‘Other’ Section in the online Application form.
5. Screening/ Shortlisting
All applications received within due date will be screened and shortlisted for further selection process by adopting any one or more of the following methods:
a. On the basis of educational qualifications and / experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement duly supported by the Documentary evidence
b. Relevance of experience as filled in application by candidates
c. On the basis of Desirable Qualification (DQ), if more than one DQ is prescribed, on any one or all of the DQs
d. By holding a Screening Committee Meeting including Technical Expertsfrom Industry and Academia
Candidates will initially be short listed as per one or more of the above mentioned methods. In case, the no. of candidates shortlisted in accordance to any of above
mentioned methods is large, then further shortlisting may be carried out by conducting a Preliminary Online Interview of short duration (10-15 minutes). The number of
candidates to be shortlisted for Preliminary Online Interview is as under (subject to their availability):
In case, for any Item the initial screening (based on biodata only) does not result in sufficient number of administratively eligible candidates (as many as the maximum number
required for the Final Personal Interview), then the number of posts for that item will be reduced to the number for which the number of administratively eligible candidates is
found to be sufficient. If it is not sufficient for even one vacancy then the recruitment process for that item will be cancelled.
Based upon the performance in the Preliminary Online Interview, candidates will be shortlisted for the Final Personal Interviewin the following ratio subject to their
availability:
Additionally, in case the second stage shortlisting i.e. after Preliminary Online Interview does not result in sufficient number of candidates (as many as 5 candidates per vacancy
for Final Interview), then the number of vacancies will be reduced to the number for which the number of candidates is found to be sufficient for Final Interview. If it is not
sufficient for even one vacancy then the recruitment process for that item will be cancelled. In case of cancellation of recruitment process due to any of the above mentioned
reasons, the respective posts may then be re-advertised.
The candidates should, therefore, mention all qualifications/ experience/ achievements/ specialisation in relevant fields including those over and above the minimum
qualifications.
Note : RAC reserves the right to modify the screening/shortlisting procedure depending upon the availability of suitable candidates.
6. Selection Process
a. The shortlisted candidates will be advised to appear for a final personal interview to be conducted as per rules at the venue and date, which will be intimated through
the call letter.
b. Candidates serving in Govt. or in Govt. owned organizations will be required to produce a copy of proof of their communication with their employer i.e. the intimation
regarding their application for the desired post and acknowledgement received from employer regarding their application for the said post.
c. The final selection of candidates will be purely on the basis of merit of marks scored by a candidate in the final personal interview only. The minimum qualifying marks
required by the candidate in the personal interview for consideration for selection are 70% for all Unreserved vacancies and 60% for all reserved vacancies.
7. Liability To Serve
As per the Central Government Rules, selected candidates will have the liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/ field area locations.
8. Closing Date
Online submission will remain available on RAC website till 16 June, 2023(1600hrs)
a. The applicants should ensure their eligibility in respect of age, essential qualification, experience etc.
b. The number of vacancies may vary.
c. Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number/email ID as vital information regarding their shortlisting/selection status may be intimated through
SMS/Email.
d. Candidates are advised to keep visiting RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) at least twice a week for updates issued from time to time.
e. Translation ambiguity, if any, will be resolved to the English version of the advertisement published in the Employment News.
f. Dispute, if any, will be subject to the Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
g. Candidates will have to produce all certificates, in original, for verification at the time of interview, if and when called for.
h. Applicant must clearly mention details of relatives presently working in DRDO, if any.
i. Date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed Closing Date.
j. Candidates will be shortlisted for personal interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications. They must ensure that information
provided by them is correct. If at the time of interview or at any subsequent stage, any information given by them or any claim made by them in their online application is
found to be false/ incorrect, their candidature will be rejected and they may also be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from appearing in any future
selection activity conducted by RAC.
k. All decisions by RAC in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application shall be final and binding. No enquiry or correspondence will be
entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
l. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
m. As the engagement is purely on contract basis, the Project Scientists will not be entitled for any right or claim for any permanent appointment/employment or
absorption in DRDO against this contractual employment.
n. The Project Scientists engaged on the contract basis shall be paid a monthly consolidated remuneration for the period of contract. Annual increment of 7% on
consolidated pay will be awarded.
o. No allowances will be admissibleexcept theannual premium for Medical Insurance cover uptomaximum amount of Rs. 15000/- .
12. Caution
Misrepresentation or falsification of facts detected at any stage of the selection process or instances of misconduct/misbehaviour at any stage during selection process shall
result in cancellation of candidature without any notice and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Please note that RAC does not request for any payment at
any stage of recruitment process except the application fee as applicable (para 4). Candidates may note that no such demand, if any, should be entertained and the matter
may be brought to the notice of the Chairman, RAC by e-mail, chairman.rac@gov.in or by post to The Chairman, RAC, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054. The
identity of the candidate will be kept confidential.