DRDO Exam Information

DRDO Exam Information

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, responsible for the development of technology for use by the military, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production with the Defence Science Organisation.

DRDO has a network of 52 laboratories which are deeply engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields, like aeronautics, armaments, electronic and computer sciences, human resource development, life sciences, materials, missiles, combat vehicles development and naval research and development. The organization includes more than 5,000 scientists and about 25,000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel.

DRDO Scientist Entry Test (SET) is conducted on all India bases exam every year in order to provide equal opportunity to all students from different educational institutions in view of the increasingly wide variation in the marking pattern of different educational institutions in the country.

DRDO Exam Eligibility

First class Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in Following Branches:
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering.
First class Master's Degree in Science in Chemistry/Physics from a recognized University in respective/relevant discipline.

Age Limit:

The upper age limit is 28 years (as on 31st May 2010). It is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/HH/OH candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them as per rules in vogue. Age is also relaxable for Armed Forces Personnel as per rules in vogue.

Nationality:

Only Indian nationals need apply.

DRDO Exam Syllabus

1. 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
2. Computer Science and Engineering - CS
  • Theory of Computation
  • Digital Logic
  • Computer Organization and Architecture
  • Programming and Data Structures Algorithms
  • Compiler Design
  • Databases
  • Computer Networks
3. Electronics and Communication Engineering - EC
  • Networks
  • Electronic Devices
  • Analog Circuits
  • Digital Circuits
  • Signals and Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Communications
  • Electromagnetics:
4. Electrical Engineering - EE
  • Electric Circuits and Fields
  • Signals and Systems
  • Electrical Machines
  • Power Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical and Electronic Measurements
  • Power Electronics and Drives
5. 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
6. 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

DRDO Exam Pattern

The DRDO Scientist Entry Test (SET) examination is of three hours duration. Each candidate appearing for the Test will be given one Question Booklet containing objective type questions, in two separate sections.

Section 'A' will consist of 100 questions to test the candidate's knowledge in the subject as per syllabus given in Section V of this brochure. Each question will have 4 choices one of which will be correct. Each correct answer will fetch 4 marks. For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

Section 'B' will consist of 50 questions to test the candidate's aptitude relevant to Applied Research & Development. Each question will have 4 choices one of which will be correct. Each correct answer will fetch 2 marks. For each incorrect answer, 1/2 mark will be deducted. Section 'B' will test the candidate's aptitude relevant to Applied Research & Development. The distributions of 50 questions for Section 'B' are given below:

  • Logical Relations 10 Questions
  • Spatial Reasoning 10 Questions
  • Concept Formation 10 Questions
  • Abstract Reasoning 10 Questions
  • Numerical Reasoning 10 Questions

Apply for DRDO Exam

Candidates can apply for the application for online by logging on to the official website of DRDO. www.drdo.gov.in

Candidates need to apply in a prescribed format available in the notification Within 30 days from advertisement date. Fill the Application Form properly.
Attach the required Enclosures with the duly filled Application Forms and send to the following Address:

"To The Director,
CVRDE, Avadi,
Chennai-600 054"


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