RECRUITMENT & ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC)

Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054

DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSTS OF SCIENTIST ‘B’IN DRDO (630 VACANCIES)
Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO Scientist ‘B’ in DST Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ in ADA
ISO 9001 Certified
579 vacancies 8 vacancies 43 vacancies
Advt. No. 140 (Including 51 Backlog vacancies for OBC/SC/ST)

Online Application is mandatory (Closing date: 21 days from activation of link)

RAC invites online applications from graduate engineers and post graduates in Science including students who are appearing or have appeared in their final year examination
and are likely to get final/provisional degree before the closing date through RAC website https://rac.gov.in for recruitment to the posts of Scientist `B’ in Defence Research &
Development Organization (DRDO), Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in Level-10 (7th CPC) of the Pay Matrix (Rs.56,100/-
) in specified disciplines and categories. Total emoluments (inclusive of HRA and all other allowances) at the time of joining will be approximately Rs. 88,000/- p.m. at the present
metro city rate.
DRDO, India’s premier Defence R&D organization employs bright, qualified and competent scientists in Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) technical service known as Defence Research &
Development Service (DRDS) and offers exciting and challenging career opportunities in a broad spectrum of technologies at its laboratories/establishments (more than 50)
located across the country. For further information about DRDO, please visit DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in

ADA, Bengaluru, is an autonomous body under Ministry of Defence, Government of India entrusted with the design & development of the Light Combat Aircrafts for Defence
Services. ADA provides challenging career opportunities and excellent working environment. The candidates selected against ADA vacancies will be designated as
Scientist/Engineer ‘B’ and will not be part of DRDS. For further information about ADA, please visit ADA website https://ada.gov.in

DST, Govt of India, is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of the formulation of S&T policies and their implementation; identification of thrust areas of research in different
sectors of S&T; technology information, forecasting and assessment; international collaboration; organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. For further
information about DST, please visit DST website www.dst.gov.in

Table 1 given below shows discipline-wise details of vacancies and is divided into 2 parts – Part 1 (3 disciplines), Part-II (15 disciplines).
Table1 (Part-I): The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned below will be based on valid GATE score, a Written Examination and Personal Interview.
Item Subject/ Organi- No. of Vacancies Details of corresponding Equivalent acceptable subjects of
No. Discipline zation Essential Qualification (EQ) & Essential Qualification Degree
UR EWS OBC SC ST Total
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
1 Electronics & DRDO 54 13 37 + 20 + 11 + 135 + Essential Qualification (EQ)#: 1. Electronics & Communication Engg
Comm. Engg 2. Electronics Engg
4@ 2@ 2@ 8@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
or Technology in Electronics & Communication 3. Electronics & Computer Engg
Engg from a recognized university or equivalent. 4. Electronics & Control Engg.
5. Electronics & Communication System Engg
Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following
6. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg
additional requirements:
ADA 6 1 3 1 1 12 1. GATE Qualification: 7. Electronics & Tele- Communication Engg
8. Electronics & Telematics Engg
Valid GATE score in Electronics &
9. Industrial Electronics Engg
Communication Engg [Paper code: EC]
10. Tele Communication Engg
2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if
11. Telecommunication & Information Tech
done from an Indian Institute of Technology
12. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg
(IIT) or National Institute of Technology (NIT).
13. Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg
DST - - - 2 - 2 14. Electrical with Communication Engg
15. Radio Physics & Electronics
16. Electrical Engg
17. Electrical & Electronics Engg
18. Electronics & Communication Engg (Avionics)

2 Mechanical DRDO 52 14 35 + 21 + 10 + 132+ Essential Qualification (EQ)#: 1. Mechanical Engg

Engg 2. Mechanical & Automation Engg
4@ 7@ 1@ 12@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
or Technology in Mechanical Engg from a 3. Mechanical & Production Engg
recognized university or equivalent.
ADA 8 1 5 2 1 17 Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following
additional requirements:
1. GATE Qualification:
DST - - - - 1 1 Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering
[Paper code: ME]
2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if
done from an IIT or NIT.

3 Computer DRDO 45 10 28 + 14 + 7 + 104 + Essential Qualification (EQ)#: 1. Computer Science/ Engg/ Technology
Science & Engg* 2. Computer Science and Engg./Technology
4@ 4@ 2@ 10@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
or Technology in Computer Science & Engg from a 3. Computer Science/Engg & Info Tech
recognized university or equivalent. 4. Computer Science & System Engg
5. Software Engg/ Technology
ADA 2 - 1 1 - 4 Applicants must also fulfil ONE of the following
6. Computer Science & Automation Engg/ Tech
additional requirements:
7. Information Technology
1. GATE Qualification:
8. Computer Science/Technology & Informatics
Valid GATE score in Computer Science &
Engg/Tech
DST 2 - - - - 2 Information Technology [Paper code: CS]
9. Information Science & Engg/Technology
2. Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if
10. Computer & Communication Engg
done from an IIT or NIT.
11. Computer Networking
 Table 1 (Part-II) : The recruitment in the disciplines mentioned below will be based on valid GATE score and Personal Interview.
Item Subject/ Organi- No. of Vacancies Details of corresponding Equivalent acceptable subjects of
No. Discipline zation Essential Qualification (EQ) & Essential Qualification Degree
UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
4 Electrical Engg DRDO 9 3 7+ 4 + 2 + 25 + Essential Qualification(EQ)#: 1. Electrical Engg
At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 2. Electrical Power System Engg
1@ 2@ 2@ 5@
or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized 3. Electrical & Electronics Engg
ADA 1 - - 1 - 2 university or equivalent. 4. Electrical & Renewable Energy Engg
5. Power Engg
GATE Qualification: 6. Power Electronics Engg
DST - - - - 1 1 Valid GATE score in Electrical Engg [Paper code: EE] 7. Electronics & Electrical Communications Engg
8. Electrical with Communication Engg
5 Material Science DRDO 9 - 4 1+ 1 15 + Essential Qualification#: 1. Metallurgy & Material Tech
& Engg/ At least Firs Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering 2. Metallurgy/Metallurgical Engg
1@ 1@ 3. Materials Engg
Metallurgical or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized
Engg *
university or equivalent. 4. Material Science & Engg
5. Material Science & Metallurgical Engg
GATE Qualification:
Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering
[Paper code : MT]
6 Physics * DRDO 10 3 6+ 5 24 + Essential Qualification#: 1. Physics
2. Physics (Electronics)
1@ 2@ 3@ At least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from 3. Applied Physics
a recognised university or equivalent.
4. Solid State Physics
GATE Qualification : 5. Computational Physics
Valid GATE score in Physics [Paper code : PH] 6. Engineering Physics
7. Physics & Electronics
7 Chemistry* DRDO 9 3 6 4 3 25 Essential Qualification#: 1. Chemistry
At least First Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry 2. Organic Chemistry
from a recognised university or equivalent. 3. Inorganic Chemistry
4. Analytical Chemistry
GATE Qualification: 5. Physical Chemistry
Valid GATE score in Chemistry [Paper code : CY] 6. Applied Chemistry
8 Chemical DRDO 5 2 5+ 2+ 2 16 + Essential Qualification#: 1. Chemical Engg
Engg 3@ 1@ 4@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 2. Chemical Technology
or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized 3. Chemical Plant Engg
DST - - 1 - - 1 university or equivalent. 4. Applied Chemical & Polymer Technology
5. Polymer Science & Chemical Technology
GATE Qualification: 6. Chemical Science & Technology
Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering
[Paper code: CH]
9 Aeronautical DRDO 9 2 6 3+ 2 22 + Essential Qualification#: 1. Aeronautical Engg
Engg 1 @
1@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 2. Aerospace Engg
or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a 3. Aerospace Engg (Avionics)
recognized university or equivalent.
ADA 2 1 2 1 1 7
GATE Qualification :
Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering [Paper
code : AE]
10 Mathematics* DRDO 3 1 2 1 - 7 Essential Qualification#: 1. Mathematics
At least First Class Master’s Degree in Mathematics 2. Applied Mathematics
from a recognised university or equivalent. 3. Mathematics & Computing

GATE Qualification :
Valid GATE score in Mathematics [Paper code :
MA]
11 Civil Engg* DRDO 2 1 2+ 1+ 6 + Essential Qualification#: 1. Civil Engg
2. Civil & Structural Engg
2@ 1@ 1@ 4@ At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 3. Civil & Environmental Engg
or Technology in Civil Engg from a recognized
university or equivalent. 4. Civil & Rural Engg
5. Civil & Water Management Engg
GATE Qualification : 6. Civil & Infrastructure Engg
Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering [Paper code : 7. Construction Engg & Management
CE]
12 Instrument- DRDO - - 1@ - - 1@ Essential Qualification#: 1. Instrumentation Engg
ation Engg* At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 2. Instrumentation & Control Engg
or Technology in Instrumentation Engg from a 3. Electronics & Instrumentation Engg
recognized university or equivalent. 4. Electronic Instrumentation & Control Engg
5. Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg
ADA - 1 - - - 1 GATE Qualification : 6. Electrical and Instrumentation Engg
Valid GATE score in Instrumentation Engineering 7. Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engg
[Paper code : IN] 8. Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engg
9. Electronics Communication & Instrumentation
Engg
13 Material DRDO 3 1 2+ 2 1 9+ Essential Qualification#: 1. Material Science
Science* At least First Class Master’s Degree in Material 2. Material Science & Nano Technology
1@ 1@ 3. Nano Science
Science from a recognised university or equivalent.
GATE Qualification : 4. Nano Science & Tech
Valid GATE score in Engineering Sciences [Paper 5. Physics (Material Science)
code : XE] 6. Nanotechnology
7. Material Engg and Nanotechnology
8. Physics with specialization in Material Science
Item Subject/ Organi No. of Vacancies Details of corresponding Equivalent acceptable subjects of
No. Discipline -zation UR EWS OBC SC ST Total Essential Qualification (EQ) & Essential Qualification Degree
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
14 Naval DRDO 2 - - 1 - 3 Essential Qualification#: 1. Naval Engg
Architecture* At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in 2. Naval Architecture & Ocean Engg
Engineering or Technology in Naval Architecture 3. Naval Architecture & Offshore Engg
from a recognized university or equivalent. 4. Naval Architecture & Marine Engg
5. Naval Architecture and shipbuilding
GATE Qualification : 6. Marine Engineering
Valid GATE score in Naval Architecture & Marine 7. Oceanography Engg
Engg [Paper code: NM]
15 Environmental DST 1 - - - - 1 Essential Qualification#: 1. Energy and Environmental Engineering
Science & Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in 2. Environmental Engineering
Engineering Environmental Science & Engineering from a 3. Civil and Environmental Engineering
recognized university or equivalent. 4. Civil Environmental Engineering
5. Energy Environment and Climate
GATE Qualification : 6. Environmental Science and Technology
Valid GATE score in Environmental Science & Engg 7. Renewable Energy and Environmental
[Paper code : ES] Engineering
8. Environmental and water resources Engineering
16 Atmospheric DRDO - - - - 1@ 1@ EssentialQualification#: 1. Atmospheric Science
Science* At least First Class Master’s Degree in Atmospheric 2. Meteorology
Science from a recognised university or equivalent. 3. Climate Science and Policy
4. Atmosphere and Ocean Science
GATE Qualification : 5. Climatology
Valid GATE score in Engineering Sciences[Paper
code : XE]
17 Microbiology* DRDO 1 - 1 - 1 3 Essential Qualification#: 1. Microbiology
At least First Class Master’s Degree in Microbiology
from a recognised university or equivalent.

GATE Qualification :
Valid GATE score in Life Sciences [Paper code: XL]
18 Biochemistry* DRDO 1 - 1 - - 2 Essential Qualification#: 1. Biochemistry
At least First Class Master’s Degree in Biochemistry
from a recognised university or equivalent.

GATE Qualification :
Valid GATE score in Life Sciences [Paper code: XL]
TOTAL DRDO 214 53 142 + 79 + 40 + 528 +
21@ 19@ 11@ 51@
ADA 19 4 11 6 3 43
DST 3 - 1 2 2 8

#: a) Candidates who do not have First Class/Division in EQ degree can apply against the vacancies of DST only.

b) Candidates having their EQ degree from foreign universities should obtain equivalence certificate from ‘Association of Indian Universities, Delhi’ and submit the same
on or before the closing date of receipt of applications.

c) In case a particular institute does not have any criteria for First Class or equivalent, 60% marks will be taken as equivalent to First Class for that institute. In such cases
where conversion formula is not available, CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale) will be taken as equivalent to 60% as per AICTE guidelines. For scale other than 10
point scale the first class CGPA/CPI ( 6.75) will be converted proportionately.

@ : 51 out of the total vacancies of DRDO are Backlog vacancies of OBC (21 vacancies), SC (19 vacancies), ST (11 vacancies).

*: a) Thirteen out of the 579 vacancies of DRDO are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the following categories:
- Four (2 backlog+ 2 fresh) vacancies for PwD-Hearing Handicapped (HH) category, in the * marked disciplines.
- Three (1 backlog + 2 fresh) vacancies for PwD-Locomotor Disability (LD) category including Leprosy cured (OL, OA), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Dwarfism (Dw),
in the * marked disciplines.
- Six vacancies for PwD-AAV/Dw, in rest of the disciplines.

b) Shortlisting of candidates for the vacancies for PwD(HH), PwD(LD), PwD (AAV/Dw) categories – whether in Part-I or Part-II of Table 1 – will only be done through GATE
score and not through the Written Examination. This means that PWD engineering graduates from IITs/NITs having 80% or more and not having a valid GATE score will
not be eligible for selection against PWD vacancies. However, if a PwD candidate wants to compete against UR or her/his own category in permitted disciplines of
Table 1(Part 1), then such a candidate would also have to take the Written Examination, if shortlisted (Refer Para 5 below).

1. ELIGIBILITY FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS

1.2. AGE LIMIT FOR CANDIDATES (as on closing date of advertisement)
1.1. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
For Subjects/Disciplines in each part of Table 1 Age not exceeding
Part-I Part-II Category DRDO DST ADA
i) Un Reserved (UR) /EWS 28 years 35 years 30 years
Category I: Candidates should Candidates should possess the
possess the requisite Essential requisite Essential Qualification (EQ) ii) OBC (Non-creamy layer) 31 years 38 years 33 years
Qualification (EQ) along with a along with a valid iii) SC/ST 33 years 40 years 35 years
valid GATE Qualification. GATE Qualification. iv) Relaxation in upper age limit (As per Govt rules) :
OR (a) Upto 10 years for PwD category candidates.
Category II: Candidates should (b) The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Central Civilian
possess the requisite Essential Govt. employees working in posts which are in the same line or allied
Qualification (EQ) from IITs/NITs with cadres only if a relationship could be established that the service already
minimum aggregate 80% marks rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of
Note: Refer Table 1 for discipline-specific requirements of EQ, GATE the duties of the advertised posts.
(c) The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex-servicemen including Ex
SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue.
1.3. NATIONALITY
 Only Indian nationals need apply. (b) Candidates who appear for the Written Examination will be further
shortlisted for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:5 in order of merit list
2. HOW TO APPLY prepared on the basis of the Written Examination only.
i) Candidates are required to register online at the RAC website
(https://rac.gov.in). ii) For Subjects/Disciplines under Part-II :
ii) On successful registration, the candidates may login before the closing date Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for Personal interview on the basis
of the advertisement to fill the application form online. The candidates are of GATE score in the ratio of 1:5 subject to their availability in order of
required to upload the requisite certificates (See Para 3 for details), the discipline-wise category-wise merit list.
details of the application fee payment (if not exempted) and lock the
application before submission of the same. iii) Eligible PwD(HH), PwD(LD), PwD(AAV) and PwD(Dw) candidates will be
iii) All serving candidates (whether in permanent or temporary capacity) shortlisted for Personal Interview on the basis of GATE scores only, for the
working in Government or in Government owned organizations (PSU/Joint thirteen vacancies reserved for them in the applicable disciplines under Part-
venture, Government promoted societies and Government/Non- I and Part-II.
Government companies/Agencies/Entities where Government or iv) Information regarding the shortlisted candidates will be made available at
Government promoted companies/Agencies/Entities have a combined RAC website.
controlling stake of 50% or more) need to upload a signed declaration as per
6. DETAILS OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION (Only for Part-I disciplines)
format given on the web site that they have informed in writing to their
i) Tentatively, the Written Examination will consist of two papers of 300 marks
Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) that they have applied for the post in RAC,
each, to be conducted in two sessions of duration of three hours each. The
DRDO and in case of any objection, the employer may communicate with
syllabus of the examination (downloadable from RAC website) is similar to
RAC (at email: directrec.rac@gov.in) directly within 15 days of the closing
Engineering Services examination (Main) in the relevant discipline
date of online registration. The candidates will be required to produce a copy
conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The examination
of proof of their communication with their employer
will be administered in a paper-based format.
(intimation/acknowledgement) regarding their application for the post at
the time of interview. Candidates should note that in case a communication ii) Tentatively, the Written Examination will be conducted at DRDO centres in
is received from their employer by RAC withholding permission to the seven cities (Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kolkata, and
candidates applying for the posts, their candidature will be liable for Pune) as well as at other common centres, if the need arises. Candidates are
cancellation. required to indicate their first and second preference of examination centre
iv) Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online recruitment application in the online application from among the listed centres. However, RAC
(pdf format) after locking the online application form. reserves the right to allot any centre as per its administrative convenience.
v) Only locked/finalised applications in all respects shall be considered.
iii) The Written Examination is likely to be held on 16th October, 2022.
vi) Points to be considered while filling Application form
a) The GATE paper and the subject of qualifying degree of the candidates 7. SELECTION PROCESS
must be as per the discipline-wise table provided (Table 1). i) The shortlisted candidates on the basis of the GATE scores and/or Written
b) Candidates are advised to be careful while filling their GATE score, as the Examination will be required to appear in the Personal Interview to be held
short listing will be based on the score filled in the application form. at Delhi or any other place as decided by RAC/ DRDO.
c) The scrutiny of application will only be done for those candidates who are ii) The offer of appointment to the selected candidates will be restricted to the
above the cut off of GATE score, as per the norms of shortlisting specified number of vacancies in order of merit. The appointment, however, will be
in the advertisement. A wrongly filled GATE score may automatically subject to satisfying conditions like qualifying the Medical Examination
result in candidate not getting shortlisted for scrutiny purposes also. prescribed for Group ‘A’ Technical posts of Govt. of India with Field Service
d) RAC may be verifying the GATE score of the applicants, and if the liability and verification of character antecedents besides verification of
verification requires any additional information at a later stage (apart SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD(HH)/PwD(LD)/PwD(AAV)/PwD(Dw) certificate etc,
from the information sought on the application form), the same will be wherever applicable.
asked from the candidate. Failing to furnish the required information iii) Final result (customised for individual candidate) will be made available at
when asked will make their candidature liable for cancellation. RAC website (https://rac.gov.in).
e) On verification, if it is found that the candidate’s GATE score (as filled by 8. SELECTION CRITERIA
him/her) is false, then RAC reserves the right to initiate appropriate i) For Subjects/Disciplines under Part-I :
proceedings (including criminal proceeding) against the candidate. The final selection of the candidates will be purely on the basis of discipline
3. DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED ONLINE wise category wise merit of aggregate of 80% weightage of marks in the
i) Self attested certificates/testimonials regarding Date of Birth (Matriculation Written Examination and 20% weightage of marks in Personal Interview.
/High School Certificate or Birth Certificate issued by appropriate local
ii) For Subjects/Disciplines under Part-II:
authority), Essential Qualification degree along with mark-sheets (both front
The final selection of the candidates will be purely on the basis of discipline
and reverse side), Conversion Formula (CGPA/CPI to Percentage), Caste, EWS
wise category wise merit of aggregate of 80% weightage of GATE score and
status, Ex-serviceman, Disability, Employment in Central Govt civilian posts,
20% weightage of marks in Personal Interview.
etc. The maximum file size of each attachment should not exceed 500KB and
it must be legible when a printout is taken. iii) The final selection of PwD(HH), PwD(LD), PwD(AAV/Dw) candidates against
ii) Candidates are required to submit the relevant affidavit if there is any the vacancies reserved for them in the applicable disciplines will be purely
mismatch in the name of self or parents as mentioned in the application on the basis of combined merit of aggregate of 80% weightage of GATE score
form with any of the certificates/documents being uploaded. and 20% weightage of marks in Personal Interview.
iii) A recent passport size colour photograph (size not exceeding 30KB; iv) Only those candidates securing minimum qualifying marks of 70% (for UR
resolution of 110 x 140 pixels). category) and 60% (for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD category) in the Personal
iv) Scanned sample of candidate’s signature. Interview will be considered for preparation of final merit list. Candidates
v) Valid GATE score card(Applicable only for Category I candidates in Part-I who do not qualify the interview will not be considered for final selection
disciplines, and for all candidates in Part-II disciplines). irrespective of their Written Examination score (for Part-I disciplines) / GATE
vi) The candidates, whether in Govt Service or in Govt owned organisations, score (for Part-II disciplines).
should upload a signed declaration (as per the proforma available at RAC
website) that they have informed their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) in v) The selection against the UR vacancies will be done first based on the
writing that they have applied for the post of Scientist ‘B’ in DRDO. combined merit list of all candidates. The filling up of backlog vacancies in
OBC/SC/ST category will be taken up after exhausting the UR vacancies.
4. APPLICATION FEE & MODE OF PAYMENT vi) In the merit list for final selection, candidates will be considered for selection
General (UR), EWS and OBC male candidates are required to pay a non- against the vacancies in the organizations (DRDO/DST/ADA) they opted for,
refundable non-transferable application fee of Rs100/- (Rs. One Hundred in order of their preference. They will be accommodated against the
only) payable online only. There is no application fee for SC/ST/PwD and vacancies of that organization where their selection is definite and will not
women candidates. be kept in any waitlist of their higher preferences.

5. SCREENING / SHORTLISTING vii) In addition to the above, any other selection tool/test may be administered,
i) For Subjects/Disciplines under Part-I : at the sole discretion of RAC.
(a) Category I: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for a Written
Examination on the basis of GATE score in the ratio of 1:25 subject to 9. LIABILITY TO SERVE
their availability in order of discipline-wise category-wise merit list. As per the Central Government Rules, selected candidates will have the
liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/ field area locations.
Category II: All eligible IIT and NIT graduate engineers with minimum
80% aggregate marks in the EQ degree will be called for a Written 10. CLOSING DATE
Examination. Online submission closes after 21 days from activation of Link.
11. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
i) Online application submission link is available at RAC website
(https://rac.gov.in)
ii) Those applications which are not locked/finalised by the candidates in
accordance with the instructions will be automatically rejected by the
computer system and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Therefore candidates are advised to submit/finalise the application
carefully and enclose all necessary documents as applicable.
iii) The applicants should ensure their eligibility in respect of age, essential
qualification etc.
iv) No request with respect to the change in any data submitted by the
candidates will be entertained once the closing date of online submission is
over.
v) The OBC (Non-creamy Layer) candidates are required to submit requisite
certificate in prescribed format of Government of India, from a competent
authority. The certificate must have been issued on or after 01 Apr 2022 and
must be valid through the Financial Year 2022-23.
vi) The EWS candidates are required to submit requisite certificate (Income &
Assets) in prescribed format of Government of India, from a competent
authority. The certificate must have been issued on or after 01 Apr 2022 and
must be valid through the Financial Year 2022-23.
vii) Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number as vital
information regarding their shortlisting/selection status will be intimated
through SMS.
viii) Shortlisted candidates shall be able to download their admit card for the
Written Examination (Only for Part-I disciplines) /call letter for interview
respectively along with its venue, date & time after successful registration
through RAC website. Intimation in this regard shall be sent as SMS on the
registered mobile number of the candidate. Candidates may please note
that the admit card for the Written Examination/call letter for interview
will not be sent by post/courier.
ix) Detailed guidelines for submission of online application are available on RAC
website (https://rac.gov.in).
x) Candidates are advised to keep visiting RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for
updates issued from time to time.
xi) The number of vacancies may vary.
xii) Translation ambiguity, if any, can be resolved to the English version of the
advertisement published in the Employment News.
xiii) Dispute, if any, will be subject to the courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over
Delhi only.

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 and
debarment from future DRDO recruitment. 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 mentioned
at Para 4, as applicable. 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.

13. IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS

For all queries related to applying online for this advertisement, please
contact phone no. 011-23889528 or email at pro.recruitment@gov.in or
directrec.rac@gov.in