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DRDO 2024 notification has been released on the official website drdo.gov.in for the Apprentice post on 200 seats. The application process commenced on Sep 24, 2024, while the DRDO form last date is Oct 15, 2024.
The candidates willing to apply for the DRDO Recruitment 2024 must make sure to fulfil the qualification and age limit. The conducting authority will soon announce the DRDO Exam Date 2024 for the mentioned post. The candidates can follow the DRDO Recruitment apply online link 2024 shared below to access it.
DRDO Notification Out
DRDO 2024 notification has been released by the exam conducting body for the Apprentice post on the official website at drdo.gov.in. Candidates can download the notification PDF from the official website. It contains all the details concerning the number of seats, drdo form last date, eligibility, age limit, exam date, and others.
DRDO 2024 Application Form
DRDO application form 2024 for the recruitment can be submitted by Oct 15, 2024. Candidates can download the application form from the official website. The steps to fill out the forms are shared below.
Candidates will have to be very cautious while giving all the relevant details and documents to fill out the forms. Candidates have to make sure that all the images and documents are in the required format and size before uploading them to the application form.
Any mistakes committed during the form filling cannot be changed once the form is submitted. Candidates have to fill out the application form way before the specified last date to avoid any last-minute hassle.
DRDO Application Fee
The particulars of the DRDO exam 2024 application for each category are tabulated below.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| OC/OBC (Male) | INR 100 |
| SC/ST/PwD | No Application Fee |
DRDO Documents Upload
As mentioned above, candidates will need to upload scanned images of their photographs and signatures. The specifications for document upload for DRDO Recruitment 2024 are shared in the table below.
| Document | Dimensions [in cms] | File Size | File Format |
| Photograph | 4.5 X 3.5 | 20-35KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | -- |
Candidates must scan the self-attested testimonials/certificates and upload them while filling out the Application Form.
Documents Required while Filling the DRDO Application Form 2024
While filling out the DRDO exam 2024 application form, candidates will need to enter their details, and academic details along with their contact information. Candidates should keep a few documents or certificates ready so that they can refer to them during the application process. Following are the documents candidates must have with them.
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate
- Aadhar Card [or any other photo ID proof]
- Caste certificate [if applicable]
Read More: DRDO Application Form 2024
DRDO Vacancy 2024
The latest opening is for 200 seats for the post of Apprentice in different departments. The details of the vacancy break-up are as follows:
| Category | No of Vacancies |
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 40 |
| Trade Apprentice | 120 |
DRDO Eligibility Criteria 2024
DRDO Recruitment eligibility criteria must be met before applying for the exam. At any stage of the recruitment, if the applicant is found to be ineligible then their candidature will be cancelled. DRDO eligibility criteria for various posts are mentioned below:
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Requirement |
| Graduate Apprentice | The candidate must hold a B.E / B.Tech degree (from the batch of 2022, 2023, or 2024 only) with at least 60% of marks. |
| Technician Apprentice | The candidates must have a Diploma degree with at least 60% of marks. |
| Trade Apprentice | The candidates must be an ITI pass-out with an NCVT/SCVT in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, etc., with at least 60% of marks. |
DRDO Age Limit
The age limit for the candidates applying for the Gram Rojgar Sevak post is listed below:
- Minimum age- 18 years
- Maximum age- 35 years
DRDO Posts Salary
The salary structure being offered after selection for various posts has been mentioned below for the candidates.
Payscale for DRDO Apprentice:
- Graduate Apprentice- INR 9,000 per month
- Technician Apprentice- INR 8,000 per month
Payscale for DRDO Gram Rojgar Sevak Post:
- Minimum Salary- INR 11,100/- per month
- Maximum Salary- INR 23,140/- per month
Payscale for DRDO Technical Assistant and Various Other Posts:
- Minimum Salary- INR 27,400/- per month
- Maximum Salary- INR 46,800/- per month
Payscale for Junior Research Fellowship candidate: DRDO offers INR 37,000 per month and medical allowances
Payscale for Research Associate: DRDO will offer an amount of INR 54,000 per month
Payscale: DRDO offers a pay scale of INR 34,000 per month which will be different as per the post (Scientist B, C, D, E).
DRDO 2024 Exam Date
DRDO exam dates are announced by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on the official portal. Candidates who are willing to take the DRDO exam must be aware of the DRDO exam dates. The exam dates for the latest opening shall be notified soon.
DRDO Admit Card 2024
DRDO 2024 admit card can be downloaded by the candidates using their application number, date of birth and security pin that is provided while registering for the exam. Candidates must take the admit card to the examination hall on the day of the exam. Candidates without an admit card will not be allowed to attend the exam. All the candidates must carry a government ID proof along with the DRDO 2024 Admit Card to the exam centre.
Details Mentioned on DRDO Call Letter 2024
DRDO 2024 exam admit card will have the following information displayed on it:
- Name of the candidate
- Father's Name
- Address of the allotted exam centre
- Exam Centre Code
- Photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Exam timings
DRDO Exam Centres
DRDO recruitment exam is conducted in 45+ different cities across India. You will be allowed to select the exam centres of your choice at the time of filling out the application form. Candidates must choose their preferred Exam Centre at the time of filling out the Application Form. DRDO Exam Centres 2024 are enumerated below:
| Exam Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agra | Hyderabad | Nasik |
| Ahmedabad | Imphal | Panaji |
| Balasore | Itanagar | Patna |
| Bengaluru | Jabalpur | Port Blair |
| Bhopal | Jaipur | Prayagraj |
| Bhubaneswar | Jammu | Pune |
| Chandigarh | Jodhpur | Raipur |
| Chennai | Kanpur | Ranchi |
| Coimbatore | Kochi | Siliguri |
| Chennai | Kolhapur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Kolkata | Varanasi |
| Delhi/NCR | Lucknow | Vijayawada |
| Gorakhpur | Mumbai | Visakhapatnam |
| Guwahati | Mysore | - |
| Gwalior | Nagpur | - |
Change in Centre
After a DRDO test centre is assigned, it won't be changed under any circumstances. So, it is advised that you decide on your exam centres in such a way that it is convenient for you to access them.
DRDO Exam Pattern
DRDO 2024 will be conducted offline i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PBT) for both papers. For every right answer, 2 marks will be awarded for correct answer and for every wrong answer, 0.5 marks will be deducted. Candidates will get 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes to complete the papers. Candidates who qualify for both the exams (Section A and Section B) will be called for a Personal Interview.
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 100 | 400 |
| Section B | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 500 |
DRDO Exam Pattern 2024 may change depending on the field of interest of the applicant.
DRDO Exam Syllabus
DRDO 2024 syllabus for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellows is different for different departmental exams. Candidates can follow the DRDO Syllabus below which is prescribed by the conducting authority.
Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
- Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Instrumentation and Process Control
- Plant Design and Economics
- Chemical Technology
Computer Science and Engineering (CS)
- Theory of Computation
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Programming and Data Structures Algorithms
- Compiler Design
- Databases
- Computer Networks
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Networks
- Electronic Devices
- Analog Circuits
- Digital Circuits
- Signals and Systems
- Control Systems
- Communications
- Electromagnetics
Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Electric Circuits and Fields
- Signals and Systems
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems
- Control Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements
- Power Electronics and Drives
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- Theory of Machines
- Vibrations
- Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat-Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Applications
- Engineering Materials
- Metal Casting
- Forming
- Joining
- Machining and Machine Tool Operations
- Metrology and Inspection
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Production Planning and Control: Inventory Control
- Operations Research
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
- Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
- Analog Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Signals, Systems and Communications
- Electrical and Electronic Measurements
- Control Systems and Process Control
- Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation
DRDO 2024 Result
DRDO exam results will be announced online by the conducting authority soon after the successful conduct of the examination. Candidates can check their DRDO 2024 results by following the given steps.
- Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website.
- Step 2: Login using the credentials (username and password) given at the time of registration.
- Step 3: In the notification section of the homepage choose the results link.
- Step 4: The result will be displayed next to the admit card number.
- Step 5: View the result and take a printout of it for further usage.
The Defence Research & Development Organisation will release the DRDO 2024 answer key on its official website. Candidates can view the answer key and download it from the official website by logging into the site with the credentials provided at the time of registration. Candidates can cross-check their answers with the ones in the answer key to arrive at the possible score to get a brief idea about the result.
A separate interview is conducted for all the candidates who cleared the DRDO 2024. For information purposes, the candidates who don't clear the DRDO 2024 exam, their status would be marked as "Not Qualified" in their DRDO 2024 Exam Result.
About DRDO Exam
The full form of DRDO is the Defense Research & Development Organization. It is a National Level Entrance Examination that will be conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence for the position of Junior Research Fellow.
DRDO dedicatedly works towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to the production of world-class weapon systems and equipment per the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services.
DRDO Working Areas
DRDO is working in various areas of military technology which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation, and life sciences. DRDO conducts a National Level Entrance Examination once every year.
DRDO has its headquarters at DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi, India. DRDO conducts the examination every year to hire skilled graduates from all over India for the post of Junior Research Fellows.
| Exam Name | DRDO |
| Full Form | Defense Research and Development Organization |
| Level | National |
| Conducting Body | Defense Research and Development Organization of the Ministry of Defence |
| Mode | Offline i.e. Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT) |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility | Passed Bachelor'/ Master's Degree or Final Year Candidates or GATE Score of 2016/ 2017/ 2018 |
| No. of Sections | Section A and Section B |
| Duration | 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes |
| Marking Pattern | Section A - 400 marks; Section B - 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | Section A - 1 marks ; Section B - 1/2 marks |
| Age Limit | 18-27 Years |
| Website | drdo.gov.in |
DRDO Contact Details
Director
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054.
Phone: 011 - 23882323 (04 Lines), 23819217
Fax: 011-23810287
Email: director@ceptam.drdo.in
FAQs on DRDO Recruitment
Q: How is recruitment for various posts done by DRDO?
A: Recruitment and Assessment Centre(RAC) takes care of recruitment for Group 'A Gazetted posts (Scientists).CEPTAM takes care of the recruitment of Group 'B' and 'C' posts (DRTC/Admin/Allied cadre)
Q: How can we address our DRDO 2024 recruitment related queries to the authorities?
A: You can visit the official page www.rac.gov.in/feedback_form to address your queries related to the recruitment process.
Q: Can a candidate join higher posts in DRDO 2024 if he/she has experience in R&D in the related domains?
A: For Scientist 'C' Posts DRDO 2024 has a Lateral Entry. This is based on the requirement in the Labs. It will be notified with an official advertisement for the openings. Through Talent Search Scheme DRDO recruits NRI's for Scientist 'C' post. This is subjected to the requirement in the labs and will be notified with an official advertisement.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for DRDO 2024 Technician 'A' post?
A: Candidate should be class 10 qualified or equivalent from a recognized board/institute. The candidate should also possess a certificate from a recognized Industrial Training Institute. If an ITI doesn't provide a certificate for the course that the candidate is interested in, he/she should at least have a 1-year certificate from a recognized institute (or) a National Trade Certificate (or) a National Apprenticeship Certificate in the required discipline.
Q: Can I change the DRDO 2024 exam centre after submitting the application?
A: No, once you've opted for a centre while submitting your application form another chance will not be given to change it. Because after an exam centre is assigned, it won't be changed under any circumstances. So, it is advised that you decide your exam centres in such a way that it is convenient for you to access it.
Q: Is holding a PhD compulsory to apply for the post of Research Associate?
A: Yes, holding a PhD or an equivalent degree in the relevant discipline is compulsory to apply for these posts.
Q: How many seats are there for the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2024?
A: The latest Apprentice recruitment has been announced for 108 seats for different trades, i.e., Graduate, Technician, and Diploma.
