DRDO
What is DRDO?
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's major defence research and development organisation. It works under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India and is involved in developing technologies and systems for India's defence requirements.
DRDO offers career opportunities for candidates from different educational backgrounds, including engineering, science, technical, administrative and other disciplines.
StudySpider's DRDO section will bring together information about DRDO recruitment, eligibility, exam patterns, syllabus, previous year papers, mock tests and preparation resources.
Basic Details
| Organization | Defence Research & Development Organisation |
|---|---|
| Full Form | DRDO |
| Established | 1958 |
| Under | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Organization Type | Government Defence Research & Development Organisation |
| Career Areas | Research, Engineering, Science, Technical, Administration & Support |
| Recruitment | Notification-based |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| StudySpider Status | 🚧 Resources Coming Soon |
DRDO Recruitment
DRDO recruitment is not conducted through one single examination. Different posts and recruitment bodies can have different:
- Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualifications
- Age limits
- Selection processes
- Examination patterns
- Syllabus
- Pay levels
- Recruitment schedules
Therefore, StudySpider will organize DRDO opportunities exam/post-wise.
Major DRDO Career Categories
Qualification-Based Opportunities
DRDO provides opportunities across various educational levels. Exact requirements depend on the recruitment notification.
10th / ITI
Potential DRDO opportunities may include Technician, Trade-based technical positions, and other prescribed posts.
Diploma
Potential opportunities may include Technical Assistant, Technician-related positions, and other technical posts.
Bachelor's Degree
Depending on the discipline: Scientist, Technical positions, Administrative positions, and other professional posts.
Engineering Degree
Possible areas include Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, and other engineering disciplines.
Master's / Science
Possible opportunities may exist in disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and other scientific disciplines.
DRDO Selection Process
There is no single selection process for all DRDO recruitment. A recruitment process may involve one or more of the following:
The actual selection process depends on the specific DRDO post and recruitment notification.
DRDO Salary & Benefits
DRDO salaries vary significantly depending on the post, pay level and recruitment category.
| Career Category | Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientist | Recruitment / Pay Level based |
| Technical Assistant | Recruitment / Pay Level based |
| Technician | Recruitment / Pay Level based |
| Administrative | Recruitment / Pay Level based |
| Other Posts | Notification based |
Working in DRDO can provide benefits associated with Central Government employment, such as structured career progression, research opportunities, and government allowances.
StudySpider Preparation Resources
📘 Syllabus
General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, and Technical Subjects.
🚧 Coming Soon📄 Previous Year Papers
DRDO CEPTAM PYQs, Scientist papers, and Technical post papers.
🚧 Coming Soon📝 Mock Tests
Full-Length Mock Tests, Technical Subject Tests, and Previous-Year-Based Tests.
🚧 Coming Soon📚 Study Material
Technical Notes, Current Affairs, Practice Sets, and Revision Guides.
🚧 Coming SoonDRDO Exams & Posts
| Recruitment / Post | Qualification | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist 'B' | Engineering / Science* | 🚧 Coming Soon |
| CEPTAM | Post-specific | 🚧 Coming Soon |
| Technical Assistant | Diploma / prescribed qualification* | 🚧 Coming Soon |
| Technician | ITI / prescribed qualification* | 🚧 Coming Soon |
| Admin & Allied | Post-specific | 🚧 Coming Soon |
| Other DRDO Posts | Post-specific | 🚧 Coming Soon |
*Eligibility varies by recruitment notification.