Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has invited applications for various post. Graduation/ diploma in related subjects, is the minimum qualification for application. Recruitment is carried out on the basis of written test and interview.
Educational Qualification

Those who have completed full time three years diploma in relevant subject from a recognized technical institute are eligible to apply in the post of Senior Technical Assistant- ‘B’ in below mentioned disciplines.

• Automobile Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Photography

Candidates who have graduation or diploma in any of the following subjects from a recognized University are eligible to apply for the respective departments.

• Botany
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Food Science
• Library Science
• Mathematics
• Geology
• Zoology
• Physics
• Printing Technology
• Rubber Technology
• Veterinary Science

Those who have completed Matriculation and Certificate course in respective trades from any recognized Industrial Training Institutes are eligible to apply for the post of technician in below mentioned departments.

• Carpenter
• CNC Operator (Machinist)
• Electrician
• Draughtsman (Mechanical)
• Electronics
• Refrigeration & AC Mechanic
• Machinist
• Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
• Photographer
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Fitter
• Boiler Attendant
• Welder
• Turner
• Book Binder
• Fiber Reinforced Plastic Processor
• Mill Wright Mechanic
• Pattern Maker
• Printing
• Diesel Mechanic
• Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Eligibility Criterion for Recruitment in Administrative & Allied Cadre

Assistant Hindi: Candidates who have completed Post Graduation in Hindi or English from a recognized university. In addition to this they should have studied Hindi or English as an elective subject in degree course. Those who have completed graduation in Hindi and studied English as a compulsory subject are also eligible to apply for this post. Apart from this, candidates should have 2 years professional experience of translation from Hindi to English or vice versa.

Store Assistant (Hindi Typing): Higher Secondary education in any stream from a recognized board of education. They should have typing speed on computer of thirty words per minute in Hindi.

Store Assistant (English Typing): Higher Secondary education in any stream from a recognized board of education is the desired qualification. In addition to this, aspirants should have typing speed on computer of thirty five words per minute in English.

Security Assistant: Higher Secondary education recognized by Central/ State Governments and certificate awarded by Armed Forces. Candidates should have physical fitness as per the norms issued by the organization.

Age Restriction: Candidates who fall in the age group of 18 to 28 years at the time of recruitment are only eligible to apply for the post of Senior Technical Assistant and Technician. Those who are belonging to reserved categories can seek relaxation in upper age limit as per the norms issued by the government of India.