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Age 20. H.S. Passed with sci back. Name joyjit roy. A gap between 12 and b.tech . What i have 2 do to be engg/ scientst at NASA ?

NASA is an agency of US Government which is specialised for the Nation's Aeronautics, Aerospace and Space Program.

Become a NASA(The National Aeronautics and Space Administration)scientist, you will have to do these things:-

1) Studying Hard:-
Learn about the different opportunities with NASA.
Identify your academic talents.
Identify your passions and interests, too.
Design a course of study.
Study hard.
Choose the right school.
Research the resumes of current NASA employees.
Determine whether you can follow a similar path.
Study broadly.
Become well-rounded.

2) Identifying the Various Paths to NASA:-
Learn about the NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP).
Search for available internships with the Pathway Program.
Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
Meet any additional requirements.
Apply for the Pathways Internship Program.
Consider applying to the NASA Pathways Recent Graduates Program (RGP).
Meet the eligibility requirements for the RGP.
Apply for the RGP.
Learn about NASA Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF).
Determine if you are eligible for the PMF Program.
Choose the fellowship you'd like to compete for.
Learn about the Astronaut Candidate Program.
Meet the basic educational requirements to be eligible to apply for the Astronaut Candidate Program.
Gain additional experience before applying for the Astronaut Candidate Program.
Meet the physical requirements to be eligible to apply as an Astronaut Candidate.
Apply through USAJOBS.

3) Applying to NASA Through USAJOBS:-
Apply to NASA even if you didn't participate in a Pathways Program.
Visit USAJOBS to find open positions with NASA.
Use the notification service from USAJOBS.
Apply only to advertised jobs.
Think carefully about applying through mail.
Tailor your USAJOBS resume.
Keep your resume format simple.
Avoid copying and pasting your resume.
Refer to the job ad often when composing your resume.
Avoid padding your resume.
Omit work history which is not relevant.
Provide complete information for the work experience you include.
Be prepared with extra information if you are or were a Federal employee.
Include complete information about your educational history.
List your accomplishments.