Join DRDO after BE in Mechanical Engineering

Can you tell me if I can join DRDO (Defense Research Development Organization) after completion of BE in Mechanical Engineering?

[Arun Vats]

Yes, you can definitely join DRDO (Defense Research Development Organization) after completion of BE in Mechanical Engineering. You need to clear Scientist Entry Test (SET) exam conducted by DRDO on all India bases for the recruitment of scientists ‘B’ posts.

Qualification
At least First class Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Communication Engg / Mechanical Engg / Computer Science & Engg/ Chemical Engg/ Electrical Engg from a recognized University in respective/relevant discipline

Age relaxation:
Maximum relaxation in upper age limit will be as under:-
i) Up to 05 years in case of SC/ST candidates
ii) Up to 03 years in case of OBC candidates
iii) Up to 05 years for Physically Handicapped Persons (10 years for SC/ST and 08 years for OBC candidates) in identified disciplines even if no posts are reserved for them in these areas.
iv) In case of Ex-serviceman, services rendered in the armed forces plus 3 years

Nationality
Only Indian nationals can apply.

DRDO Entry Test



DRDO SET Syllabus
Below you may find detailed topics of all the subjects which are being expected in the exam:
Chemical Engineering:
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:
Theory of Computation Digital Logic Computer Organization and Architecture Programming and Data Structures Algorithms Compiler Design Operating System Databases Computer Networks

Electronics and Communication Engineering:
Networks Electronic Devices Analog Circuits Digital Circuits Signals and Systems Control Systems Communications Electromagnetic

Electrical Engineering:
Electric Circuits and Fields Signals and Systems Electrical Machines Power Systems Control Systems Electrical and Electronic Measurements Analog and Digital Electronics Power Electronics and Drives

Instrumentation Engineering:
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

Mechanical Engineering:
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