MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO) RECRUITMENT AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC)
Advt. No. 117 Closing Date: 20 days from the date of publication of Advt. in the Employment News IN PURSUIT OF SELF-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 EMPLOYS HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS IN GROUP A (CLASS I) TECHNICAL SERVICE KNOWN AS DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (DRDS). RAC invites Online Recruitment Applications (ORAs) through RAC Website http://rac.gov.in for the post of Scientist B in DRDS Cadre of DRDO under Direct Recruitment Scheme SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR OBC/SC/ST CANDIDATES * 1 vacancy is reserved for PH (OH) and 1 vacancy is reserved for PH (HH) person. Item No. No. of Posts Reservation Status Subject/ Discipline Qualifications SC ST OBC 1 06 1 3 2 Electronics & Communication Engg. Essential: At least First 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 04* 1 1 2 Computer Sc. & Engg. Essential: At least First 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 08 2 2 4 Mechanical Engg. Essential: At least First 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 03 0 1 2 Aeronautical Engg. Essential: At least First 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 02 1 1 0 Electrical Engg. Essential: At least First 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.

II. AGE LIMITS (as on closing date of advertisement):

(a)

(b)

III. Relaxation in the upper age limit:

(a)

(b)

(c)

IMPORTANT NOTES Mobile phones are not allowed in the premises of RAC/Interview hall.

IV. The applicants should ensure that they satisfy the essential eligibility criteria upto the closing date of advertisement. The prescribed Essential Qualifications are bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidate to be called for personal interview. In the event of number of applications being large, RAC will adopt short listing criteria to restrict the number of candidates to be called for personal interview to a reasonable number by adopting any one or more of the following methods:

(a) On the basis of educational qualifications higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement or on the basis of higher percentage of marks secured in the prescribed essential qualification duly supported by the documentary evidence.

(b) By holding a Screening Test.

(c) By following any other method.

The candidates should mention all qualifications possessed including the essential minimum qualifications.

Note 1: If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than English or Hindi, a duly self attested transcript of the same is to be attached. Note 2: The candidates are advised to submit/lock the online recruitment application well in advance without waiting for the closing date.

V. HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to submit their applications online alongwith legible and lighter file containing scanned copies of certificates for essential and higher educational qualification alongwith percentage of marks (duly supported by the marksheets), experience claimed if any in the column pertaining to employment history of online application, document/certificate in support of last pay drawn (if applicable), a recent passport size colour photograph (size not exceeding 30 KB; resolution of 110 x 140 pixels) and the required fee through RAC website http://rac.gov.in . The maximum file size of each attachment should not exceed 500 KB and it must be legible when a printout is taken. All candidates, whether in Govt. service or in Govt. owned organisations, should also submit their applications online directly to the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) and such candidates are required to upload a signed declaration (as per the proforma available at RAC website) that they have informed their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) in writing, that they have applied for the post in DRDO. However, such candidates, if in regular service whether in permanent or temporary capacity, are required to produce a No Objection Certificate from their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) as per the proforma available at RAC website at the time of interview, in addition to the aforesaid declaration. If Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) considers withholding the NOC, the candidate should inform RAC within 30 days of the closing date. Candidates are advised to retain a copy of the online recruitment application (pdf) generated after locking of online application form.

VI. Application Fee of ` 50/- (fifty) shall be paid online. No fee is payable by SC/ ST/ PH (with minimum 40% disability) / Women candidates.

VII. Only Indian nationals need to apply.

VIII. Fare concession is given by railways to unemployed youth in second class when travelling to attend interviews for jobs in Central Govt. Deptts. To avail free railway tickets, the candidate is required to submit an attested copy of (i) call/interview letter (ii) a copy of application form to railway authorities, if the place is connected by rail. The candidates, who are unemployed, are advised to utilise this facility given by the railways, as no rail fare will be paid by this office in such cases.

IX. Candidates will have to produce all certificates/ marksheets, in original, for verification at the time of interview.

X. Applications received without legible scanned copies of certificates/ marksheets for the requisite essential educational qualification, proof of age certificate and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. No correspondence would be entertained in this regard.

XI. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one item must apply separately for each item.

XII. Selected candidates will have the liability to serve anywhere in India.

XIII. Number of vacancies are tentative and may vary.

XIV. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATE.

XV. Our e-mail addresses are director@recruitment.drdo.in and specialdrive@recruitment.drdo.in

XVI. CHECK LIST

Please ensure that you have:

(a) Attached a legible scanned copy of each of the requisite certificates/ marksheets and proof of age certificate with online recruitment application (ref para V).

(b) Uploaded recent passport size colour photograph.

(c) Paid requisite fee through online mode, if you belong to OBC Category (except Women /SC/ST/PH candidates).

(d) Attached a requisite caste/ disability certificate, in case you belong to SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-creamy layer) /PH category. Uploading OBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate/ PH category certificate (with minimum 40% disability) wherever applicable is mandatory. SC/ST candidate may upload any proof viz. Matriculation school leaving certificate or birth certificate indicating caste or community in support of their claim as belonging to SC/ST if the caste certificate in the prescribed format is not available.

(e) Forwarded release certificate in case you are a retired Armed Forces personnel.

(f) Retained a printout of the online recruitment application (pdf) generated after locking of online application form.

(g) Uploaded the requisite declaration if you are in Govt. Service or in Govt. owned organisation.

WARNING Candidates will be shortlisted for personal interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications. Candidates must ensure that information provided by them is true. 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 applications is found to be false, their candidature will be liable to be rejected and they may also be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from appearing in any future examination or selection activity conducted by RAC.

For more information please do visit RAC website http://rac.gov.in