The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released a notification related to DRDO recruitment 2024. The DRDO has released 4146 posts for 2024 recruitment on its official website. The application process will be conducted online, and interested candidates can fill out their application process.
About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is a Ministry of Defence department responsible for research and development. Its main objective is to make India self-reliant in critical technologies relevant to national security, DRDO formulates and executes programs of scientific research, design, development, testing, and evaluation of various systems, subsystems, devices, and products required for the defence of the nation. DRDO has successfully developed Indigenous military systems and platforms such as the Agni and Prithvi series of missiles, light combat aircraft, Tejas, multi-barrel rocket launchers, Pinaka, air defence systems, and radars. It plays a vital role in building India’s defence system by ensuring technological advancements in it. DRDO employs highly qualified and competent scientists and technologists who constitute the Group 'A' (Class I Gazetted) Service known as the Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS).
Features of DRDO
DRDO takes utmost care of the career- advancement of its scientists and operates a merit-based promotion scheme under the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) up to the level of Scientist 'H' which means that each promotion is based purely on the merit basis of the scientist in the assessment board/ Peer Committee. In addition to the Basic Pay, DRDS scientists are entitled to get a House Rent Allowance of up to 24% of Basic Pay in case of non-availability of Government accommodation and other allowances viz, DA, Transport Allowance with DA on it, etc. as admissible to Central Government employees. Perquisites like Leave Travel Concession, Medical facilities, and Advances for PCs/ House Building are also admissible. Professional update allowance of Rs 22,500/- (for Scientist 'B', 'C' and 'D'), Rs 45,000/- (for Scientist 'E' and Scientist 'F') Rs 67,500/- (for Scientist G onwards) per annum and reimbursement of expenditures on newspapers/periodicals also admissible by provisions of relevant Rules.
DRDO Recruitment 2024
Post-Wise Qualification
Steps to Fill DRDO Application Form 2024
· To fill out the application form visit the official website of the Department of Defence Research and Development.
· Click on the homepage and then click on the recruitment option.
· Click on DRDO Recruitment 2024 and then click on apply.
· Fill out the application carefully by reading all the instructions.
· Once you submit the application, a unique number will pop up on your screen.
· Pay the fees
· Download and take out a printout of the payment receipt.
DRDO Application Fees
The DRDO application fees can be paid online through a Debit Card/Credit Card/ Net Banking/ E-challan.
SELECTION PROCESS
The DRDO selection process for recruitment in 2024 begins with shortlisting the candidates. Then shortlisted candidates will go through the interview round and document verification phase.