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Talent Search Scheme (exclusively for NRIs)
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Candidates holding qualifications from abroad are requested to submit its recognition and equivalence to the degrees awarded by the Indian Universities duly certified by AICTE incase of Engineering/ Technical qualifications and by UGC for others.
 

Adhoc Appointment of Scientists (for Non Resident Indians only)

 

  1. The provision of appointing scientists on adhoc basis is a measure to reduce the response-time and get the talented manpower inducted in the organization on a fast track.

  1. The adhoc appointment is considered for such NRI scientists who would have returned  to the country during preceding six months time, and be not holding any position in India.  Also such NRIs who may be planning to return to the country, or who may be desirous  of  returning to the country would also be considered. 

  1. The candidate for adhoc appointment should have acquired academic qualifications preferably higher than the minimum required viz. MS or PhD for appointment as scientist.  The  candidate should have also acquired working experience in an area which is of direct interest to DRDO.  The other factors specified in the job specification, the age limit, shall have to be met, in case the scientist is considered for regularization.  Practical working experience matching to the level of considered appointment would be a pre-requisite.


Grade
Pay Band Rs.
Grade Pay Rs.
Initial Pay in Pay Band Rs.
Scientist 'B'
15,600-39,100/-
5400/-
15,600/-
Scientist 'C'
15,600-39,100/-
6600/-
18,750/-
Scientist 'D'
15,600-39,100/-
7600/-
21,900/-
Scientist 'E'
37,400-67,000/-
8700/-
37,400/-
Scientist 'F'
37,400-67,000/-
8900/-
40,200/-
Scientist 'G'
37,400-67,000/-
10,000/-
43,000/-
Scientist 'H' (Outstanding Scientist)
67,000-79,000/-
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67,000/-
Distinguished Scientist (DS)
75,500-80,000/- (HAG+Scale)
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Secretary DD R&D, DG R&D and Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (SA to RM)
80,000 (fixed)
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  1. Normally adhoc appointments shall be made at appropriate grades higher than the level of scientist `B’.

  1. The adhoc appointment would be made for a maximum period of one year and normally shall not be extended.

  1. The prospective candidate  are advised to visit DRDO Labs/Estts through DRDO website for matching their area of work and should make a formal request to the organization in a standardised proforma which gives full details needed for him to be considered for Adhoc Appointment.  The proforma is available on RAC Web Site i.e. http://rac.drdo.in

 

  • On receipt of  an application form at RAC from NRI the papers will be sent to the concerned labs/Estt for their preliminary suitability assessment. The Director of the lab  sends the application along with the recommendations to Director RAC.  On completion of preparatory action, Director RAC convenes meeting of the Empowered Committee (EC) which interact with the candidate through video interviewing  mode.

  • Based on the recommendation of the Empowered Committee, outstanding candidates are offered appointment in DRDO at suitable grade subject to medical fitness for Group A(Class-1 Gazetted) technical posts of Government of India with field service liability.

  • Keeping in view the performance of the scientists  his/her keenness to continue, further action for regularization is initiated on the recommendation of the Lab Director. The entire process is completed within one year.

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    This mode of induction is applicable when it is not feasible to conduct formal interview in the near future and is normally restricted to outstanding Non Resident Indian Citizens for the posts of Scientist 'C' to 'G'. The age of the candidates should be at least 1 to 2 years less than that prescribed in DRDS rules i.e 35 years for Scientist 'C', 45 years for Scientist 'D' & 'E' and 50 years for Scientist 'F' &'G'. The relevant experience should be at least 3 years for Scientist 'C', 7 years for Scientist 'D', 10 years for Scientist 'E', 13 years for Scientist 'F' and 15 years for Scientist 'G'. Experience claimed should be supported by appointment letters/release certificates with salary/perks received. Testimonials/appreciation letters from immediate superiors should not be used in lieu of formal organisational certificates. In addition to the prescribed minimum relevant experience, job level experience is also considered for assessing suitability for various grades. Director RAC convenes meeting of the Empowered Committee on completion of preparatory action. Based on the recommendation of the Committee, outstanding candidates are offered adhoc appointment in DRDO at suitable grades subject to fulfilling requirements like medical fitness for Group `A' (Class I Gazetted) technical posts of Government of India with field service liability. In case the Lab Director is satisfied with the performance of the Scientist and the Scientist is keen to continue, the Scientist may get an opportunity for interview by the Recruitment Board which may recommend selection on regular basis. The entire process is completed within one year .

    Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS)

    As per recommendations of the 6th CPC DRDO has implemented the PRIS by way of granting variable increments to meritorious scientists on their promotion to next higher grade based on their performance in the lower grade.

    How to Apply ?

    Candidates desirous of availing this scheme are advised to visit the DRDO Labs on this website and send the Application in the prescribed format to the Director of the Lab (please refer http://www.drdo.com for the contacts of respective lab Directors) with matching area of work. Lab Director sends recommendation to Director RAC along with application of the candidate. In case of multiple Labs with matching areas of work, the application should be sent to Director RAC who will obtain recommendation of the concerned Lab Directors.



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