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DRDO Senior Technical Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2024
The DRDO Senior Technical Assistant 2024 exam is a golden opportunity for those aspirants who wish to have an exciting and challenging career, wherein they will get opportunities to work on defence systems, infrastructure & related activities in a broad spectrum of subjects/disciplines at DRDO.
Thus, before you apply for the DRDO (STA-B) 2024 exam, you must make sure that you fulfill the DRDO Senior Technical Assistant eligibility criteria as on September 23, 2022, which is mentioned as the crucial date of eligibility in the DRDO Senior Technical Assistant 2024 notification. Your candidature will stand cancelled if you do not conform to the DRDO Senior Technical Assistant 2024 eligibility criteria. All the details regarding the eligibility criteria have been discussed below.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India
Essential Qualification Requirement
DRDO provides the Essential Qualification Requirement (EQR), which must be fulfilled if you want to apply for the post of Senior Technical Assistant at DRDO. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Diploma in Engineering or Technology or Computer Science or Allied Subjects, in the required discipline.
Moreover, the candidates must be from recognized institutions and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). More importantly, the candidates must have completed the EQR by September 23, 2022.
| POST CODE | SUBJECT | ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT (EQR) |
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| 0101 | Agriculture | B.Sc. degree in Agriculture/ Agricultural Science from recognized University/ Institute. |
| 0102 | Automobile Engineering | Three years Diploma in Automobile Engineering from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0103 | Botany | B.Sc. degree in Botany from recognized University/ Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. may also apply). |
| 0104 | Chemical Engineering | Three years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0105 | Chemistry | B.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Chemical Science from recognized University/ Institute (candidates of PCM/ZBC/PCB etc. May also apply). |
| 0106 | Civil Engineering | Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0107 | Computer Science | B.Sc. degree Or Three years Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering/ Technology/ Information Technology from recognized University/ Technical Board/ Institute (Courses by DOEACC/BCA/MCA are not eligible) |
| 0108 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Three years Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0109 | Electrical Engineering | Three years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0110 | Electronics & Instrumentation | Three years Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation from recognized Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0111 | Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | B.Sc. degree Or Three years Diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from recognized University/ Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0112 | Instrumentation | B.Sc. degree Or Three years Diploma in Instrumentation or Instrumentation & Control Engineering from recognized University/ Technical Board/ Institute. |
| 0113 | Library Science | Degree in Science with minimum one year Diploma in Library Science from recognized University/Technical Board/ Institute |
| 0114 | Mathematics | B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from recognized University/ Institute (candidates of PCM etc. may also apply). |
| 0115 | Mechanical Engineering | Three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engg. (Production/ Automobile/ Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning/ Maintenance etc.) from Technical Board/ Institute |
| 0116 | Metallurgy | Three years Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering from recognized Technical Board/ Institute |
| 0117 | Medical Lab Technology (MLT) | B.Sc degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or 10+2 with Science subjects and minimum 02 year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology recognised by Central Government or State Government with 01 year relevant experience in a Medical Laboratory |
| 0118 | Photography | B.Sc. degree Or Three years Diploma in Photography or Cinematography (Vocational Photography & Cinematography) from recognized University/ Technical Board/ Institute (Applied courses and Bachelor in Fine Arts are not eligible) |
| 0119 | Physics | B.Sc. degree in Physics from recognized University/ Institute (candidates of PCM/PCB etc. may also apply). |
| 0120 | Printing Technology | B.Sc. degree in Printing Technology from recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in Printing Technology/Engineering recognised by AICTE. |
| 0121 | Psychology | B.Sc. degree in Psychology from recognized University/ Institute |
| 0121 | Textile | B.Sc. degree in Textile/Textile Chemistry from recognised University/Institute Or Diploma in Textile Chemistry or Textile Engineering/ Technology recognised by AICTE. |
| 0122 | Zoology | B.Sc. degree in Zoology/ Life Science from recognized University/ Institute (candidates of ZBC etc. |
Note-
- Candidates who are awaiting the results of the final examination as on the crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification will not be eligible to apply for the DRDO (STA-B) 2024 exam.
- B.Sc. candidates must have read the required subject for at least 02 years in the course of B.Sc. programme.
- The candidates possessing higher qualification, viz., M.Sc. or B.Tech. or B.E. or Ph.D. degree etc., as on the crucial date of eligibility, will not be considered for the recruitment.
Age Criteria
To be eligible for the post of Senior Technical Assistant at DRDO, a candidate must be between the 18 and 28 years of age as on September 23, 2022.
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Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. It is also important to note that SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying against Unreserved vacancies will not be eligible for age relaxation. Furthermore, for relaxation, proforma for certificates may be downloaded (if required) from the CEPTAM notice board on DRDO website.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity which may interfere in efficient discharge of duties. Before the appointment is issued, the provisionally shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a medical examination as prescribed by the competent authority. If a candidate is found unfit, he/she will not be offered an appointment. For PWD candidates, medical fitness standards will be as per Government of India rules.
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Candidates serving in Government, PSU, Autonomous organizations and Departmental candidates must apply through the proper channel. Moreover, candidates will have to obtain NOC from the present employer at appropriate time. Applications submitted without NOC will be treated as provisional. Furthermore, if shortlisted, the NOC must be submitted along with other documents at the time of document verification.
