DRDO Recruitment 2023: DRDO CEPTAM, Eligibility, Application, Selection Process, Vacancy, and Salary

DRDO Recruitment 2023: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducts the recruitment process for various posts for eligible candidates aspiring for a career at DRDO. DRDO is currently inviting applications for apprentice and Scientist ‘B’ positions for aspirants with the prerequisite educational qualifications. In addition to this, DRDO conducts the CEPTAM exam for recruitment to Technical Cadre and Admin&Allied Cadre. 

DRDO recruitment applications are open for 181 vacancies for the post of Scientist ‘B’ and 62 vacancies for the post of apprentice. Candidates applying for the Scientist ‘B’ position need the required first class bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and a valid GATE score in their respective discipline to be eligible to apply for the post. Aspirants for the DRDO apprenticeship position need to have a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, or ITI qualification. Read More : DRDO Eligibility 2023

The selection process for the DRDO apprenticeship will be based on academic merit, written test, or interview, as per the requirements of DRDO. The candidates for Scientist ‘B’ positions will be selected on the basis of their GATE scores and performance in Personal interview. Candidates who wish to apply for the apprentice position can download the application form from the DRDO website and email it to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory administration.

DRDO Recruitment 2023

Candidates who want to apply for the Scientist ‘B’ positions need to visit the official website of RAC (Recruitment and Assessment Centre) and fill out the online application form. The application fee for Scientist ‘B’ post is INR 100 for male candidates of General, EWS, and OBC categories. There is no application fee for female candidates and candidates of SC/ST/PWD categories. The salary of Scientist ‘B’ positions lies in Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, and the total remuneration including HRA and other allowances is INR 1,00,000 per month at the current metro city rate. 

DRDO CEPTAM 2023

• DRDO conducts the CEPTAM (Centre for Personnel Talent Management) examination for recruitment to DRTC (Technical Cadre) and Administrative & Allied (A&A) category positions. 
• The Technical cadre consists of posts such as Senior Technical Assistant- B (SAT-B) and Technician-A (Tech-A). 
• The A&A positions include Junior Translation Officer, Stenographer, Administrative Assistant, Store Assistant, Security Assistant, Vehicle Operator, Fire Engine Driver and Fireman. 
• The CEPTAM DRTC examination includes two phases, which are Tier 1 examination for screening and Tier 2 examination for final selection. For the STA-B post, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams are conducted as Computer-Based Tests (CBT) and consist of multiple choice questions. For the Tech-A post, Tier 1 exam(for provisional selection) will be CBT and Tier 2 exam will be a trade test (for final selection). 
• The CEPTAM A&A examination includes Tier 1 (Computer-Based Test) exam and Tier 2 exam. Tier 1 exam consists of multiple choice questions and is for provisional selection. The Tier 2 exam is a Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test and is a qualifying exam. Read More : DRDO CEPTAM Syllabus 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Recruitment 2023

DRDO has released the recruitment notification for Scientist ‘B’ positions on its official website. Candidates can apply for the Scientist ‘B’ post by visiting the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) official website and filling out the online application form. The last date to apply for the position is 21 days from the date of activation of the online application link on the RAC website. Graduate engineers and postgraduates in Science are eligible to apply for the Scientist ‘B’ position, provided that they have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score. 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Eligibility

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for Scientist ‘B’ posts at DRDO from the tables given below. 

Candidates can check their eligibility in terms of age limit for the Scientist ‘B’ post from the table given below. 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Vacancy

Candidates can check the category-wise distribution of vacancies across disciplines for the post of Scientist ‘B’ at DRDO. 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Selection Process

• The selection of the candidates for the DRDO Scientist ‘B’ posts will take place on the basis of the GATE score and personal interview.
• The weightage of the GATE score in the selection process is 80% whereas the personal interview has a weightage of 20%. 
• Only those candidates who secure 70% ( for General category) and 60% (for EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) in the Personal Interview round will be considered for the final merit list. 
• Candidates who have not obtained the minimum percentage in Personal interview will not be considered for the final merit list, irrespective of their GATE scores. 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Salary

The remuneration for the Scientist ‘B’ position at DRDO is INR 56,100 in level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. The total salary which includes house rent allowance(HRA) and other allowances is INR 1,00,000 per month at the present metro city rate. 

DRDO Scientist ‘B’ Application

Candidates can apply for the Scientist ‘B’ position by visiting the official website of the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) of DRDO. The online application form is released on the RAC official website and candidates can apply online for the Scientist ‘B’ post. The last date to apply is 21 days from the date of activation of the online registration link. The steps to apply for the Scientist ‘B’ post are given below : 

• Step 1: Candidates are required to register online at the RAC website
• Step 2: Applicants are required to sign in to the candidate login portal and fill the online application form
  
• Step 3: Aspirants need to upload all the mandatory documents 
• Step 4 : Applicants need to pay the application fee and submit the online application form

Students need to pay an application fee and upload several documents along with the application form. 

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2023

DRDO Apprentice Eligibility Norms

• Candidates who have completed the following qualifications in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 are eligible to apply for the DRDO apprenticeship position : 

1. B.Tech/B.E.
2. Diploma
3. ITI 

• Those who have postgraduate qualifications are not eligible to apply for the position.
• Candidates who have already undergone Apprenticeship Training or are currently going through apprenticeship training are not eligible to apply for the position. 
• Candidates need to be at least 18 years of age on the last date of the application. 
• If a candidate has more than one-year of work experience, they are not eligible to apply for the position.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment: Vacancy and Salary

DRDO Apprentice Application Form

DRDO has released the application form for apprenticeship training on its official website on June 13, 2023. The last date to apply for the apprentice post is June 28, 2023. Candidates can check the steps given below to complete the application process for the DRDO apprenticeship position. 

• Step 1: Applicants with B.Tech/B.E./Diploma qualifications are required to register on the portal:  http://www.mhrdnats.gov.in/
• Step 2 : Applicants with ITI qualification need to register on the portal : http://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
• Step 3: Candidates need to visit the official website of DRDO
• Step 4: On the DRDO homepage, click on the ‘Careers’ tab from menu bar
• Step 5: Candidates are required to download the advertisement cum application form which is given next to the apprenticeship notification
• Step 6: Find the application form in the Annexure-A section
• Step 7: Fill out the application form and upload scanned copies of all the mandatory documents
• Step 8 : Mail the application form along with the documents to admin.dept.nstl@gov.in