DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)

RECRUITMENT & ASSESSMENT CENTRE (RAC)

LUCKNOW ROAD, TIMARPUR, DELHI – 110054

RECRUITMENT OF PROJECT SCIENTISTS ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS FOR DRDO, HYDERABAD

ISO 9001 Certified

Advt. No. 146
Closing date : 11th Aug 2023(1600 hrs)
In pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies relevant to national security, DRDO formulates and executes programmes of scientific research, design, development, testing
and evaluation of various systems, subsystems, devices and products required for defence of the nation. DRDO invites applications from highly qualified and competent
technologists for tenure-based engagement, purely on contractual basis, as Project Scientists for Programme of DRDO. Initially the contract will be for 3 years which may be
extended depending upon the performance of the Project Scientist and if the requirement exists.

RAC invites online recruitment applications through RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) for the following posts of Project Scientists in DRDO:

Project Scientist ‘F’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 2,20,717/- ) – 01 Vacancy

Item No. Of Subject/ Equivalent acceptable subjects of Essential

Qualifications & Experience
No. Vacancies Discipline Qualification
1 01 Computer Science & Qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering
Engineering* 2. Computer Networking
Essential: 3. Computer Science & Automation
Engineering / Technology
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 4. Information Technology
5. Computer Science and Engineering/
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Technology
(ii) Minimum 10 Years of working experience in Design and
6. Computer Science & System Engineering
development in the field of application software development 7. Computer Science/Engineering & Info Tech
with programming languages( C, C++) and scripting languages 8. Computer Science / Engineering /
(Python/Perl/Bash). Including, Project management of computer Technology
networks with security features. 9. Computer Science/Technology &
Informatics Engineering/Tech
Desirable: 10. Information Science & Engineering /
Technology
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline. 11. Software Engineering / Technology
12. Information Technology & Mathematical
Innovations
13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Computer Science’
as the main discipline

Project Scientist ‘D’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,24,612/- ) – 12 Vacancies
2 07 Electronics & Qualification: 1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
Communication Engineering
Engineering Essential: 2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 4. Electrical with Communication Engineering
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. 5. Electronics & Communication
Engineering(Avionics)
(ii) Minimum 5 Years experience in Satellite Earth Station.
6. Electronics & Communication System
(iii) Experience in handling test & measurement equipment like Engineering
signal generators, Spectrum analyzers & Network Analyzers. 7. Electronics & Computer Engineering
(iv) Deep knowledge & strong experience with signal processing 8. Electronics & Control Engineering
algorithm development using MATLAB/SIMULINK 9. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
10. Electronics & Telematics Engineering
Desirable: 11. Electronics and Electrical Communication
Engineering
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline. 12. Industrial Electronics Engineering
(ii) Experience in small satellite subsystems design, Integration, 13. Radio Physics & Electronics
Testing. 14. TeleCommunication and Information Tech
(iii) Experience in project Management. 15. Tele Communication Engineering
16. Electronics Engineering
17. Electronics & Tele-Communication
Engineering
18. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Electronics’ as the
main discipline

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 3 03 Computer Science & Qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering
Engineering* 2. Computer Networking
Essential: 3. Computer Science & Automation
Engineering / Technology
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 4. Information Technology
5. Computer Science and Engineering/
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
Technology
(ii) Minimum 5 Years experience in AI/ML, RDBMS, GIS, computer
6. Computer Science & System Engineering
networking, programming language, scripting language,
7. Computer Science/Engineering & Info Tech
software engineering, computer graphics, SQA and algorithm 8. Computer Science / Engineering /
analysis. Technology
9. Computer Science/Technology &
Desirable: Informatics Engineering/Tech
10. Information Science & Engineering /
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline. Technology
11. Software Engineering / Technology
(ii) Experience in Fusion of multi-sensors big data.
12. Information Technology & Mathematical
Innovations
13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Computer Science’
as the main discipline

4 02 Mechanical Qualification: 1. Mechanical & Automation Engineering

Engineering 2. Mechanical & Production Engineering
Essential: 3. Mechatronics Engg
4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Mechanical’ as the
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or
main discipline
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
(ii) Minimum 5 Years experience in the field of design or
development of Mechanical / Aero Systems / Integration /
Assembly and servicing of Material Handling equipment /
Assembly, Integration and QA / QC of Mechanical systems /
design and fabrication of mechanical system.

Desirable:

(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline.

Project Scientist ‘C’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 1,08,073/- ) – 30 Vacancies

5 12 Electronics & Qualification: 1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation

Communication Engineering
Engineering Essential : 2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 4. Electrical with Communication Engineering
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. 5. Electronics & Communication
Engineering(Avionics)
(ii) Minimum 3 Years of working experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK
6. Electronics & Communication System
Engineering
Desirable: 7. Electronics & Computer Engineering
8. Electronics & Control Engineering
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline. 9. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
(ii) Experience in handling test & measurement equipment like 10. Electronics & Telematics Engineering
signal generators, Spectrum analyzers & Network Analyzers. 11. Electronics and Electrical Communication
(iii) Design, development, assembly, integration and testing of Engineering
digital/RF systems 12. Industrial Electronics Engineering
(iv) Antenna design, simulation, analysis and realization using CST 13. Radio Physics & Electronics
or HSFF tools. 14. TeleCommunication and Information Tech
15. Tele Communication Engineering
16. Electronics Engineering
17. Electronics & Tele-Communication
Engineering
18. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Electronics’ as the
main discipline

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6 10 Computer Science & Qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering
Engineering* 2. Computer Networking
Essential: 3. Computer Science & Automation
Engineering / Technology
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 4. Information Technology
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. 5. Computer Science and Engineering/
(ii) Minimum 3 Years of working experience in MATLAB/SIMULINK Technology
6. Computer Science & System Engineering
Desirable: 7. Computer Science/Engineering & Info Tech
8. Computer Science / Engineering /
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline. Technology
(ii) Independent Verification and Validation (V&V)/Artificial 9. Computer Science/Technology &
Intelligence / Object oriented design. Informatics Engineering/Tech
10. Information Science & Engineering /
Technology
11. Software Engineering / Technology
12. Information Technology & Mathematical
Innovations
13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Computer Science’
as the main discipline

7 02 Electrical Engineering Qualification:

1. Electrical Power System Engineering
Essential: 2. Electrical with Communication Engineering
3. Electronics & Electrical Communications
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent.
4. Power Electronics Engineering
(ii) Minimum 3 Years of working experience in Electrical Integration
5. Power Engineering
of Sub-Systems.
6. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
degree which mentions ‘Electrical’ as the
Desirable:
main discipline
(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline.
(ii) Design, development, assembly, integration and testing of
Electrical systems

8 04 Mechanical Engineering Qualification: 1. Mechanical & Automation Engineering

2. Mechanical & Production Engineering
Essential: 3. Mechatronics Engineering
4. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or degree which mentions ‘Mechanical’ as the
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. main discipline
(ii) Minimum 3 Years of working experience in the field of
structural/thermal analysis.

Desirable:

(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline.

(ii) Design, development, assembly, integration and testing of
Mechanical systems

9 02 Civil Engineering* Qualification: 1. Civil & Structural Engineering

2. Civil & Environmental Engineering
Essential: 3. Civil & Rural Engineering
4. Civil & Water Management Engineering
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5. Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
Technology from a recognized university or equivalent. 6. Construction Engineering & Management
(ii) Minimum 3 Years of working experience embedded systems 7. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying
development especially for electrical and electronic system degree which mentions ‘Civil’ as the main
applications. discipline

Desirable:

(i) Master’s degree in relevant discipline.

(ii) Working experience in the field of structural/ sub-system
Integration building.

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Project Scientist ‘B’ (Consolidated Pay per month (Rs.) : 90,789/- ) – 12 Vacancies
10 No. of Vacancies Electronics & Qualification: 1. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Communication 2. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL
Engineering Essential: 3. Electrical Engineering
(i) At least First Class Bachelor’s
03 01 01 02 01 08 4. Electrical with Communication Engineering
Degree in Engineering or
Technology from a recognized 5. Electronics & Communication Engineering(Avionics)
university or equivalent. 6. Electronics & Communication System Engineering
7. Electronics & Computer Engineering
Desirable: 8. Electronics & Control Engineering
(i) Master’s degree in relevant 9. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
discipline. 10. Electronics & Telematics Engineering
(ii) Valid GATE score. 11. Electronics and Electrical Communication
(iii) Upto 3 Years experience in Engineering
MATLAB/SIMULINK. 12. Industrial Electronics Engineering
13. Radio Physics & Electronics
14. TeleCommunication and Information Tech
15. Tele Communication Engineering
16. Electronics Engineering
17. Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering
18. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree
which mentions ‘Electronics’ as the main discipline

11 No. of Vacancies Computer Science Qualification: 1. Computer & Communication Engineering

UR SC ST OBC EWS TOTAL & Engineering* 2. Computer Networking
Essential: 3. Computer Science & Automation Engineering /
02 01 0 01 0 04 (i) At least First Class Bachelor’s Technology
Degree in Engineering or 4. Information Technology
Technology from a recognized 5. Computer Science and Engineering/ Technology
university or equivalent. 6. Computer Science & System Engineering
7. Computer Science/Engineering & Info Tech
Desirable:
8. Computer Science / Engineering / Technology
(i) Master’s degree in relevant
9. Computer Science/Technology & Informatics
discipline.
Engineering/Tech
(ii) Valid GATE score.
10. Information Science & Engineering / Technology
(iii) Upto 3 Years experience in
11. Software Engineering / Technology
MATLAB/SIMULINK.
12. Information Technology & Mathematical Innovations
13. Any other relevant discipline with qualifying degree
which mentions ‘Computer Science’ as the main
discipline

(*) marked posts are the ones in which candidates from all Divyang / PwD categories can apply/ Remaining posts are the ones in which only specific categories of Divyang/PwD candidates viz.,
Acid Attack Victims and Dwarfism can apply.

1. Eligibility For Recruitment To Posts

1.1. Academic Requirements

As described above for different posts, the applicants should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria as on the closing date of advertisement. Candidates should
be in possession of First-Class degree certificate awarded by a recognised University. Candidates should possess the prescribed experience in the relevant field as
mentioned under the column “Qualifications & Experience” and must have documentary proof for establishing the fact. The prescribed Essential
Qualifications/experience is bare minimum and mere possession of same does not entitle candidate to be called for personal interview.

Weightage for higher qualification will be given based on the following conditions:

(a) Weightage for higher qualification is equated to research experience and is given as:

(i) Post Graduate Qualification in Engineering: 2 years of weightage.

(ii) Doctorate Degree in Engineering: 4 years of weightage.

Note : Dissertation of ME/M.Tech or Project/ Dissertation/ Thesis in case of Doctorate Degree in Engineering must be in the field relevant to the required area
of experience for the given post.

(b) In case of candidate(s) possessing both (i) & (ii) above, weightage of higher degree only will be given subject to the note above.
(c) Maximum weightage upto 3 years only will be given for the work experience as Research Fellow / Research Associate etc. (for every completed
year of experience) and in case of such candidate(s) possessing ME/M.Tech degree, weightage of one year only will be given for experience subject
to the note above. However, the JRF/SRF from ADA Bengaluru whose designations have been changed to Project Assistant will continue to get the
benefit of weightage in experience. The period of study should not overlap with work experience.

(However, the weightage is not automatic. It will depend on the relevance of the higher qualification and research carried out by the candidate with that required by
DRDO).

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 1.2. Age Limit For Candidates (as on closing date of advertisement)

For Project Scientist ‘F’ : not exceeding 55 years

For Project Scientist ‘E’ : not exceeding 50 years
For Project Scientist ‘D’ : not exceeding 45 years
For Project Scientist ‘C’ : not exceeding 40 years
For Project Scientist ‘B’ : not exceeding 35 years

Note: Maximum age shall not exceed 56 years including age relaxation

Relaxation in upper age limit (As per Govt rules) :

a. Upto 10 years for Divyang/PwD candidates.

b. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for serving Civilian Central Govt. employees working in posts which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a
relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of the advertised posts.

c. The upper age limit is relaxable for Ex-servicemen including Ex SSCOs/ECOs as per rules in vogue.

d. Age relaxation as per Govt. of India Rules for reserved categories is allowed for those posts only wherever category reservation is applicable. Accordingly, age relaxation
against reserved category is applicable to Item No. 10 (Project Scientist-B post) only.

1.3. Nationality
Only Indian Nationals need apply.

2. How To Apply
a. Candidates are required to first register online at the RAC website (https://rac.gov.in). Detailed guidelines will be available on candidates login at RAC website
(https://rac.gov.in).
b. On successful registration, the candidates may login before the closing date of the advertisement to fill the application form online. The candidates are required to upload
all requisite certificates/related documents and make payment of requisite fee. After previewing the application along with uploaded certificates/documents, the
application needs to be locked for submission. Only locked/finalised applications in all respects shall be considered.
c. If any document is in any language other than English/Hindi, then its English/Hindi transcript should also be attached failing which the said document will be rejected.
d. Candidates are also advised to retain a printout /copy of the online recruitment application (pdf format) after submission.
e. Candidates desirous of applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post. In such case, please mention the item no. (nos.) of all other posts where you
have applied/intend to apply.
f. The applicants are advised to fill in all their particulars carefully in the online recruitment application and verify it carefully before locking. No correction in the
data/application will be allowed and no document will be accepted once finally submitted.
g. All serving candidates (whether in permanent or temporary capacity) working in Government or in Government owned organizations (PSU/Joint venture, Government
promoted societies and Government / Non-Government companies / Agencies / Entities where Government or Government promoted companies/ Agencies/Entities have a
combined controlling stake of 50% or more) need to upload a signed declaration as per format given on the web site that they have informed in writing to their Cadre
Controlling Authority (CCA) that they have applied for the post in RAC, DRDO and in case of any objection, the employer may communicate with RAC (at email:
[email protected]) directly within 15 days of the closing date of online registration. Candidates shall ensure that the intimation will be made to the employer
in the prescribed format only mentioning the clause for ‘objection’ else the intimation in any other format will not be considered. Candidates should note that in case a
communication from the employer is received by RAC withholding the permission to the candidate applying for the post, their candidature will be liable for cancellation.
The candidates will be required to produce a copy of proof of their communication with their employer i.e.THE INTIMATION TO THE EMPLOYER AND THE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIVED FROM EMPLOYER regarding their application for the desired post at the time of interview (if called for).
h. Weightage of higher qualifications to be equated as experience only when the higher qualification is in the relevant discipline. Candidates are therefore, advised to
highlight the experience acquired (either through Higher Qualification or Job Experience) matching to requirements mentioned under Essential and/or Desirable
Qualification while filling the Justification column under ‘Other’ Section in the online Application form.

3. Documents To Be Uploaded Online While Filling Application Form

The maximum file size of each document/certificate to be uploaded should not exceed 500 KB and it must be legible when a printout is taken. For that, the applicant may scan
the certificate into 200 dpi grey scale.
a. Date of Birth (DOB) proof: Self attested Matriculation certificate/High School certificate/Birth Certificate issued by appropriate Local Authority etc. Ensure that DOB proof
mentions birth date.
b. A recent passport size colour photograph (size not exceeding 30 KB; resolution of 110 x 140 pixels).
c. Scanned sample of candidate’s signature.
d. Self-attested certificates/testimonials regarding Essential and Higher qualification along with mark-sheets, caste, ex-servicemen, Disability certificate (wherever applicable),
employment and experience etc.
e. The candidates, whether in Govt Service or in Govt owned organisations, should upload a signed declaration (as per the proforma available at RAC website) that they have
informed their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) in writing regarding their application for the post of Scientist in DRDO.
f. In case of mismatch in candidate name and/or parent(s) name(s) of the candidate as mentioned in the application form with any of the documents/certificates being
uploaded, the relevant affidavit in support shall essentially be uploaded.
g. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than English or Hindi, a duly self-attested transcript of the same should be attached.
h. Candidates should attach all experience certificates and salary slips as proof of pay drawn for the experience claimed. The period of experience (date of joining/date of
leaving/current job status) claimed should be easily verifiable from the salary slips/experience certificates/documents attached. (Please refer Para 9 for detailed experience
requirement)
i. Upload requisite caste/ disability certificate, in case you belong to SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/Divyang category.
j. Upload Release certificate in case you are a retired Armed Forces personnel. In case Age relaxation is being sought then the candidate must ensure that the age relaxation
under Ex-serviceman category has not been claimed previously and relevant proof is required to be uploaded for the same.

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4. Application Fee & Mode Of Payment
General, OBC and EWS male candidates are required to pay a non-refundable non-transferable application fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. One Hundred only) payable online only while filling
form. There is no application fee for SC/ST/Divyang and Women candidates.

5. Screening/ Shortlisting
All applications received within due date will be screened and shortlisted for further selection process by adopting any one or more of the following methods:

a. On the basis of educational qualifications and / experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement duly supported by the Documentary evidence
b. Relevance of experience as filled in application by candidates
c. On the basis of Desirable Qualification (DQ), if more than one DQ is prescribed, on any one or all of the DQs
d. By holding a Screening Committee Meeting including Technical Experts from Industry and Academia

Candidates will initially be short listed as per one or more of the above mentioned methods. In case, the no. of candidates shortlisted in accordance to any of above mentioned
methods is large, then further shortlisting may be carried out by conducting a Preliminary Online Interview of short duration (10-15 minutes). The number of candidates to be
shortlisted for Preliminary Online Interview is as under (subject to their availability):

(i) For one Post Upto 24 candidates

(ii) For 2-3 Posts Upto 48 candidates
(iii) For 4-6 Posts Upto 72 candidates
(iv) For 7-9 Posts Upto 96 candidates
Upto 100 candidates or
For 10 Posts and
(v) above( 10 times of the
above
number of posts)

In case, for any Item the initial screening (based on biodata only) does not result in sufficient number of administratively eligible candidates (as many as the maximum number
required for the Final Personal Interview), then the number of posts for that item will be reduced to the number for which the number of administratively eligible candidates is
found to be sufficient. If it is not sufficient for even one vacancy then the recruitment process for that item will be cancelled.

Based upon the performance in the Preliminary Online Interview, candidates will be shortlisted for the Final Personal Interview in the following ratio subject to their
availability:

(i) For one Post Upto 12 candidates

(ii) For 2-3 Posts Upto 24 candidates

(iii) For 4-6 Posts Upto 36 candidates

(iv) For 7-9 Posts Upto 48 candidates

Upto 50 candidates or
For 10 Posts and
(v) above ( 5 times of the
above
number of posts)

Additionally, in case the technical screening does not result in sufficient number of candidates (as many as 5 candidates per vacancy for Final Interview), then the number of
vacancies will be reduced to the number for which the number of candidates is found to be sufficient for Final Interview. If it is not sufficient for even one vacancy then the
recruitment process for that item will be cancelled. In case of cancellation of recruitment process due to any of the above mentioned reasons, the respective posts may then be
re-advertised.

The candidates should, therefore, mention all qualifications/ experience/ achievements/ specialisation in relevant fields including those over and above the minimum
qualifications.

Note : RAC reserves the right to modify the screening/shortlisting procedure depending upon the availability of suitable candidates.

6. Selection Process
a. The shortlisted candidates will be advised to appear for a final personal interview to be conducted as per rules at the venue and date, which will be intimated through the
call letter.
b. Candidates serving in Govt. or in Govt. owned organizations will be required to produce a copy of proof of their communication with their employer i.e. the intimation
regarding their application for the desired post and acknowledgement received from employer regarding their application for the said post.
c. The final selection of candidates will be purely on the basis of merit of marks scored by a candidate in the final personal interview only. The minimum qualifying marks
required by the candidate in the personal interview for consideration for selection are 70% for all Unreserved vacancies and 60% for all reserved vacancies.

7. Liability To Serve
As per the Central Government Rules, selected candidates will have the liability to serve anywhere in India including remote/ field area locations.

8. Closing Date
Online submission will remain available on RAC website upto 11th Aug 2023(1600 hrs.)

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9. Important Instructions related to work experience/Employment:
a. The required experience will be counted only after the date on which the essential qualification has been acquired. While counting the experience, the suitability of the level
of experience possessed will also be considered. All experience certificates/documents indicating length and nature of experience for each employment record should be
uploaded. Any experience below the Pay Level-8 as per 7th CPC or equivalent will not be considered.
b. Candidates who have worked or are currently working in Private Sector must submit proof of Pay drawn/Cost to Company (CTC) during the period claimed as experience for
the post. While determining the level of experience, the Pay drawn in preceding years /CTC will only be the sole criteria to determine experience at suitable level.
c. The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, trainee or as a Visiting/Guest Faculty, Technical Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Research
Assistant, Project Assistant (except for ADA) etc. will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for eligibility of candidates for interview.
d. Experience certificates/proofs should contain name of individual, designation, salary drawn, date of joining/leaving and areas of work. Passbook entries, Bank Account
statements etc. will not be considered as salary/fellowship proofs.
e. Candidates should upload all experience certificates, salary slips, promotion orders or proofs related to change in designation/pay scales etc. (wherever applicable) for the
experience claimed. The length of experience i.e. date of joining and end date of each employment record should be available to verify the period of experience.
f. The experience certificate/proof issued by Admin/ HR Head / Director / Principal / Dean / Registrar / Competent Authority of the Institution will only be acceptable. The
experience certificates issued by Group/Division Head/ Project Head/ Professor or Head of department etc. will not be accepted. Experience certificates related to
Fellowships must be issued by the aforesaid competent authority and shall contain the start date and end date of the fellowship so as to establish the duration of Fellowship.

10. General Instructions:

a. The applicants should ensure their eligibility in respect of age, essential qualification, experience etc.
b. The number of vacancies may vary.
c. Applicants are advised not to change their registered mobile number/email ID as vital information regarding their shortlisting/selection status may be intimated through
SMS/Email.
d. Candidates are advised to keep visiting RAC website (https://rac.gov.in) at least twice a week for updates issued from time to time.
e. Translation ambiguity, if any, will be resolved to the English version of the advertisement published in the Employment News.
f. Dispute, if any, will be subject to the Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.
g. Candidates will have to produce all certificates, in original, for verification at the time of interview, if and when called for.
h. Applicant must clearly mention details of relatives presently working in DRDO, if any.
i. Date for determining the eligibility of all candidates in every respect shall be the prescribed Closing Date.
j. Candidates will be shortlisted for personal interview on the basis of the information provided by them in their online applications. They must ensure that information
provided by them is correct. If at the time of interview or at any subsequent stage, any information given by them or any claim made by them in their online application is
found to be false/ incorrect, their candidature will be rejected and they may also be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from appearing in any future
selection activity conducted by RAC.
k. All decisions by RAC in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of application shall be final and binding. No enquiry or correspondence will be
entertained in this connection from any individual or his/her agency. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
l. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
m. As the engagement is purely on contract basis, the Project Scientists will not be entitled for any right or claim for any permanent appointment/employment or absorption
in DRDO against this contractual employment.
n. The Project Scientists engaged on the contract basis shall be paid a monthly consolidated remuneration for the period of contract. Annual increment of 7% on consolidated
pay will be awarded.
o. No allowances will be admissible except the annual premium for Medical Insurance cover upto maximum amount of Rs. 15000/- .

11. Check List

Please ensure that:
a. DOB proof uploaded mentions birth date.
b. Essential Qualification degree has been uploaded.
c. Documents uploaded are legible/readable and not password protected.
d. Fees has been paid, if you belong to UR/OBC/EWS Category (except Women candidates).
e. Experience certificate has been attached with the start and end date of the experience claimed.
f. The experience certificate has been issued by competent authority like Admin/ HR Head / Director / Principal / Dean / Registrar etc.
g. Proper salary proofs are uploaded as Passbook entries, Bank Account statements etc. will not be considered as salary proofs.
h. Fellowship proofs if uploaded clearly mention the start date and end date of fellowship.
i. If any document/certificate furnished is in a language other than English or Hindi, a duly self attested transcript of the same has been uploaded.

12. Caution
Misrepresentation or falsification of facts detected at any stage of the selection process or instances of misconduct/misbehaviour at any stage during selection process shall
result in cancellation of candidature without any notice and no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Please note that RAC does not request for any payment at
any stage of recruitment process except the application fee as applicable (para 4). Candidates may note that no such demand, if any, should be entertained and the matter
may be brought to the notice of the Chairman, RAC by e-mail, [email protected] or by post to The Chairman, RAC, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054. The
identity of the candidate will be kept confidential.

13. Contact Details

(i) For all queries related to applying online for this advertisement, please contact phone no. 011‐23889578 or email at [email protected]

(ii) For any other queries related to this advertisement, please contact PRO at 011‐23830599 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]

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