Eligibility Criteria for DRDO Scientist-B Posts | Sl. No. | Subject/Discipline | Education Qualification |
| 1 | Electronics & Communication Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 2 | Computer Sc. & Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Computer Sc. & Engg. only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 3 | Mechanical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical Engg. only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 4 | Aeronautical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Aeronautical Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| 5 | Electrical Engg. | Minimum 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engg. Only, from a recognized university or equivalent.Desirable: Knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese. |
| Sl. No. | Subject/Discipline | Posts | Allocation of Posts | ||
| SC | ST | OBC | |||
| 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Aeronautical Engg. | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Electrical Engg. | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | |
| Reserved Category | Age Limit |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | Not more than 31 years |
| SC/ST | Not more than 33 years |
- Central Civilian Govt. Employees working in the same line or allied cadres would get up to 5 years age relaxation
- Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs would get upper age limit relaxation as per the rules in vogue
- Persons with disability (with minimum 40% disability) would be eligible for age limit relaxation, as per Govt. rules in vogue for Computer Sc. & Engg.,only
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