DRDO Scientist B Eligibility 2022- : Age limit, educational qualifications, and number of attempts

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DRDO has announced the latest vacancy for a Scientist in the organization. The DRDO Scientist B recruitment is the most awaited vacancy under DRDO. As per the latest notification released on 6 th of June the candidates can now make an application for the DRDO Scientist B Examination. The candidates must note the the official notification has all the details related to the eligibility, syllabus and salary structure for the posts. Out of which at this stage eligibility must be known to all before making an application. The DRDO Scientist Eligibility is based on the number of criteria that all the candidates must satisfy before making an application. The details related to the DRDO Scientist eligibility are as follows:
  • DRDO Scientist B recruitment is comprises of 3 opportunities- 
    • Part 1 (3 disciplines), 
    • Part-II (8 disciplines), 
    • Part-III (1 discipline). 
  • The educational qualification of the posts under all 3 varies from stream to stream and will be mentioned in detail in the later section of the article. 
  • The maximum age limit for the Un-Reserved (UR) /EWS is 28 years, OBC (Non-creamy layer) is 31 years and SC/ST is 33 years. 
The candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility and have the relevant documents to prove the same. The space below has all the details related to the DRDO Scientist B eligibility and other details. 

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DRDO Scientist B Eligibility


The eligibility for the apprentice opportunity is based on the following parameters:
  • Nationality
  • Age Limit 
  • Educational Qualification

The details related to the above-mentioned parameters are as follows:

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DRDO Scientist B Eligibility- Nationality 


Only Indian Students can apply for this opportunity.

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DRDO Scientist B  Eligibility- Age Limit 


The official notification has details related to the age limit that the candidates must in order to be eligible. The age limit is the maximum age till which candidates can make an application for the examination. The details related to the DRDO Scientist B age limit are as follows:

The Maximum age criteria for the candidates should be:
 

Category  Age Limit 
Un-Reserved (UR) /EWS 28 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer) 31 years
SC/ST 33 years 
 

There is certain age relaxation given by DRDO as per the official notice which is mentioned below:

  • PwD (HH) and PwD(OH) - 10 years
  • Central Civilian Govt. employees - 5 years
  • Relaxable for Ex-servicemen(Ex SSCOs/ECOs)
 
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DRDO Scientist B  Eligibility- Educational Qualification


As this is a Scientist vacancy the educational qualification for all three opportunities is important. The candidates must note that eligibility as per the education is the most significant factor in determining eligibility for the post. The detailed educational qualification for all three types of opportunities are as follows:
 

Sr. No.

Disciplines

Essential Qualification & Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

1

Electronics & Comm. Engineering

  • Candidate should have a first class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized university/equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering OR
  • Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an Indian Institute of Technology/ National Institute of Technology

2

General Studies

  • The candidate should have a first class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering OR
  • Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT

3

Computer Science & Engineering

  • Candidate should have at least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Computer Science & Information Technology OR
  • Minimum 80% aggregate marks in EQ degree, if done from an IIT or NIT

Part 2: Disciplines mentioned below will be based on a valid GATE score and a Personal Interview.

Sr. No.

Disciplines

Essential Qualification & Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

1

Electrical Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Electrical Engineering

2

Material Science & Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering

  • The candidate should have a First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Metallurgy from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Metallurgical Engineering

3

Physics

  • Candidate should have at least First Class Master’s Degree in Physics from a recognized university or equivalent.

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Physics

4

Chemistry

  • Candidate should have at least First Class Master’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  •  Valid GATE score in Chemistry

5

Chemical Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering

6

Aeronautical Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg from a recognized university or equivalent.

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Aerospace Engineering

7

Mathematics

  • The candidate should have a first class Master’s Degree in Mathematics from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  •  Valid GATE score in Mathematics

8

Civil Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engg from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Civil Engineering

9

Instrumentation Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Instrumentation Engineering

10

Material Science

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Material Science from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Engineering Sciences

11

Naval Architecture

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Naval Architecture from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Naval Architecture

12

Environmental Science & Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Environmental Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Environmental Science & Engineering

13

Atmospheric
Science

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Atmospheric
    Science from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Engineering Sciences

14

Microbiology

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Life Sciences

15

Electronics &
Communication Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication
    Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Electronics & Communication
    Engineering

16

Computer
Science & Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer
    Science & Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Computer
    Science & Engineering

17

Mechanical
Engineering

  • Candidate should have a 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in
    Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

  • Valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering



DRDO Scientist B  Eligibility- Number Of Attempts 

 
 There is no bar on the number of attempts is you meet the other criteria.

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PSU Recruitment Through GATE 

Openings for various PSUs are announced from time to time. Candidates should keep checking the official websites of PSUs for various opportunities. Below we have provided the details of different PSUs and the discipline for which there are openings.

PSU Name

Discipline

IOCL

C.H., C.E., E.E., ME, IN

Power Grid

Electrical, Electronics, Civil

SAIL

Mechanical, Metallurgy, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation and Mining Engineering

EIL

ME,EE,CE,CH,IN

MRPL

ME, E.E., IN, CH, C.S., C.E., CY

NTPC

Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation

ONGC

ME, C.E., E.C.E., C.S., I.T.,  EE

NPCPCIL

Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Civil, Industrial, & Fire Safety Engineering

POSOCO

Electrical/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)/ Computer Science/ CS/IT 

BHEL

ME, EE

BMRCL

CE

BPCL

ME

BSPHCL

EE, CE

MDSL

EE, ME

GAIL

Chemical,

Instrumentation

DRDO

EC,CS,ME

DDA

Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

WBSEDCL

CE, EE

NFL

CH, ME, E.E., IN, CS

Midhani

ME, MT, EE

NBCC

Civil, Electrical

RITES

CE, ME, E.E., EC

CEL

ECE, ME, EE

HAL

Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil

HPU

Electrical

THDC

EE, ME, CE

PSTCL

EE, EEE

ECIL

ME, E.C.E., CS

NALCO

ME, E.E., E.C.E., IN, MT

NHPC

EE, E.C., C.E., ME, PE, GG

IRCON

CE, EE

NHAI

CE

What is the minimum age limit of the DRDO Scientist B Eligibility 2022?

The minimum age limit of the DRDO Scientist B 2022 is 18 years.

I have qualified GATE 2022. Am I eligible to apply for DRDO Scientist B recruitmnet?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for the recruitment. Check the detailed eligibility above. 

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