Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) works under Department of Defense Research and Development of Ministry of Defense. DRDO every year conducts a Scientist Entry Test (SET) on all India basis for the recruitment of scientists ‘B’ posts. A huge number of candidates appear for DRDO SET test.

DRDO SET Registration / Application Form

DRDO SET Application Form:-

DRDO SET Exam Dates

The advertisement for DRDO SET is generally published in the month of April or May every year. 

Due to administrative reasons, DRDO SET is not being conducted.

However, candidates are advised to refer to RAC and DRDO website regularly for updates.

In case of few vacancies, individuals will be shortlisted and directly called for interview.

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DRDO SET Syllabus

Below you may find detailed topics of all the subjects which are being expected in the exam:

Chemical Engineering:

Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Instrumentation and Process Control
Plant Design and Economics
Chemical Technology

Computer Science and Engineering:

Theory of Computation
Digital Logic
Computer Organization and Architecture
Programming and Data Structures
Algorithms
Compiler Design
Operating System
Databases
Computer Networks

Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Networks
Electronic Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Signals and Systems
Control Systems
Communications
Electromagnetic

Electrical Engineering:

Electric Circuits and Fields
Signals and Systems
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Control Systems
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Analog and Digital Electronics
Power Electronics and Drives

Instrumentation Engineering:

Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
Analog Electronics
Digital Electronics
Signals, Systems and Communications
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Control Systems and Process Control
Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation

Mechanical Engineering:

Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Theory of Machines
Vibrations
Design
Fluid Mechanics
Heat-Transfer
Thermodynamics
Applications
Engineering Materials
Metal Casting
Forming
Joining
Machining and Machine Tool Operations
Metrology and Inspection
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Production Planning and Control
Inventory Control
Operations Research

Paper Pattern

DRDO SET exam is of three hours duration consisting of two sections viz. Section 'A' of 100 questions to test the candidate's knowledge in the subject of their BE/ BTech (for Engg discipline) or MSc ( for Science Discipline) and Section 'B' of 50 questions to the candidate's ability in analytical and qualitative skills, current affairs and general awareness to test the aptitude and scientific knowledge required for Applied Research & Development. Based on the organisation's requirements, DRDO SET is conducted in Engineering Subjects such as Aero, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Electronics/Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy etc and Science subjects such as Chemistry, Physics and Maths/ Operations Research/ Statistics etc.

DRDO SET Preparation

Find some tips on how to crack DRDO SET:

Plan your time according to your subjects and topics to be covered in a span of time.
Collect the proper study material before you start your preparation.
A proper guidance is required, hence join best coaching institute.
Revising is most important, set a time for it on daily basis.

DRDO SET Notification

Exam is scheduled to be held in the first week of September every year.