This presentation gives a birds eye-view of the various employment opportunities available for young engineering graduates available in Govt of India and Indian PSU's.

1. Career Opportunities for Young Engineers
“Towards a Challenging & Bright Future”
A. Hafeezur Rahman
Scientist ‘E’, MBT Division
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE)
DRDO, Ministry of Defence Avadi, Chennai-54

2. GOVT OF INDIA - MAJOR R&D ORGANISATIONS
Major R&D
Organisations in India
DRDO
ISRO
DAE
CSIR

3. Defence Research & Development
Organisation (DRDO)

4. CAREERS IN DRDO
Scientist ‘B’
Scientist ‘C’
Scientist ‘D’
Scientist ‘E’
Scientist ‘F’
Scientist ‘G’
Outstanding Scientist ‘H’
Distinguished Scientist
Chairman
&
Secy DDR&D
3 yrs
4 yrs
4 yrs
4 yrs
4 yrs
5 yrs
3 yrs
4 yrs
* Provided ACC 4 yrs
➢ For Scientist ‘B’ Position,
Recruitment is based on GATE
Qualifying Score
➢ General shortlisting (vacancy
to interviewed) is based on a
1:6 ratio
➢ 2018 - A Major recruitment of
almost 450 (approx.) Scientist
B is expected

5. 7 CPC - PAY MATRIX OF DRDO EMPLOYEES

6. CONSOLIDATED PAY OF A SCIENTIST ‘B’ (New Recruit)
a) Basic Pay (BP) = 56100
b) Dearness Allowance = 2244 (4% of BP)
c) House Rent Allowance = 13464 (24% of BP)
d) Transportation Allowance = 3200
e) GMC (New Pension Scheme) = 5610 (10% of BP)
Total (a+b+c+d+e) = 80618
Yearly Non-pay Allowances
➢ Newspaper Allowance = 4000
➢ Telephone Allowance = 18000
➢ Professional Update Allowance = 15000
CTC : 10 Lakhs

7. AS A DRDO SCIENTIST - TANGIBLES & INTANGIBLES
❖ Social status & Prestige – Proud member of the DRDS Cadre
❖ Joining as a Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer of the Union of India
❖ Career Progression is assured (Compared to other Group ‘A’ Services)
❖ Joining pay equivalent to that of a Civil Servant (IAS, IPS, IFS etc.)
❖ Opportunities for Higher Qualification (Post-Graduation, Doctorate & Post-Doctorate)
in IITs, IISc etc.
❖ Opportunities for abroad deputations (TA- Indian High Commissions etc.)
❖ Opportunities for abroad institutions (RMCS-UK, NWC-USA etc.)
❖ Deputations across various Departments & Research Boards
❖ Raise till the level of Secy & Scientific Adviser to RM & then PM of India

8. SCIENTIST ‘B’ - RECRUITMENT NOTICE
For more info pls visit
www.drdo.gov.in/careers

9. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

10. INDIAN SPACE RESEARCH ORGANISATION (ISRO)
❖ Annual Recruitment happens for the Position of Scientist Engineer “SC”
❖ The Pay is approx. Level 10 of the pay matrix of 7 CPC
❖ Method of selection
➢ Fulfil basic eligibility criterion : Min 65% of Marks or CGPA of 6.84/10 (Avg. of all semesters)
➢ Age limit : Upto 35 yrs as on Aug of that year
➢ Domains considered : Mech, EEE, ECE, CSC, Civil, R&AC & Arch
➢ Final Degree certificate to be with the candidate by Aug of that year
➢ Written exam : 80 Questions (2013 QP)
➢ 2017 Shortlisting : Last shortlisted candidate – 139/234 Marks
➢ Personal Interview : To score min 60% of marks for empanelment
➢ 2017 Latest Vacancies : Total 120 Nos.
For more info pls visit
www.isro.gov.in/careers

11. ISRO – 2013 Sample Question Paper - Electronics

12. ISRO – 2013 Sample Question Paper - Computer Science

13. ISRO – 2013 Sample Question Paper - Mechanical

14. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

15. DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)
❖ Annual Recruitment happens for the Position of “OCES & DGFS”
❖ The Pay is approx. Level 10 of the pay matrix of 7 CPC after 1 yr of training
❖ During training pay is approx. 20,000/- p.m
❖ Method of selection
➢ Fulfil basic eligibility criterion : Min 60% of Marks or CGPA of 6.0/10 (Avg. of all semesters)
➢ Age limit : 26-31 yrs
➢ Domains : Mech, EEE, ECE, CSC, Chemical, Metallurgy, Civil, Nuclear, Instrumentation etc.
➢ Two methods of shortlisting : Written exam & GATE Score
➢ Written test / Interview : April or May / June or July of each year
➢ Personal Interview : Sole criterion for selection (Written test / GATE only for shortlisting)
➢ Latest Vacancies : Approx. 460 Nos.

16. DAE – 2017 Question Paper Pattern
For more info pls visit
www.barc.gov.in/careers

17. Council for Scientific & Industrial Research
(CSIR)

18. COUNCIL FOR SCENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
❖ Annual Recruitment : Post-Graduate Research Program in Engineering under QHS
❖ The Pay is approx. Level 11 of the pay matrix of 7 CPC after 2 yr of course (PGRPE)
❖ During Course stipend is approx. 25,000/- p.m
❖ Course fess is 48,000/- Per Annum
❖ Course should be completed with CGPA of 7.0 above for absorption
❖ Method of selection
➢ Fulfil basic eligibility criterion : Min 70% of Marks or CGPA of 7.0/10 (Avg. of all semesters)
➢ Age limit : 25 yrs for Gen Cat
➢ Domains : Mech, EEE, ECE, CSC, Chemical, Metallurgy, Civil, Instrumentation etc.
➢ Methods of shortlisting : GATE Score (Added advantage but not mandatory)
For more info pls visit
www.csir.gov.in/careers

19. Public Sector Undertakings in India

20. MAJOR PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS (PSUs)
Major PSUs in India
(Maha & MiniRatna only)
BEML BEL BHEL BPCL BSNL CPCL
CIL
Cochin
Shipyard
DVC
GAIL
GRSE
Goa
ShipyardHALHPCLIOCLMDL
NHPC
NALCO
NLC
NTPC ONGC OIL
PGCIL SAIL

21. PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS (PSUs) – Recruitment Methods
PSU Selection method Latest Vacancy Position Pay
BEML Written Test + Interview 50 MT 16400-40500
BEL Written Test + Interview 66 Prob. Engg 16400-40500
BHEL GATE + Interview 50 Engg. Trainees 20600-46500
BPCL GATE + GD + Interview 50 MT 24900-50500
BSNL Written Test + Interview 2700 JE 13600-25420
CPCL Written Test + Interview 33 Engineer 24900-50500
CIL Written Test + Interview 750 MT 20600-46500
Cochin Syd Interview 5 Executives 24900-50500
DVC Written Test + Interview 15 AE 24900-50500
GAIL GATE + GD + Interview 73 ET 24900-50500
GRSE Written Test + Interview 24 Asst. Mgr 16400-40500
Goa Syd Written Test + Interview 21 MT 16400-40500

22. PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS (PSUs) – Recruitment Methods
PSU Selection method Latest Vacancy Position Pay
HAL GATE + Interview 125 MT 20600-46500
HPCL GATE + Interview 50 (Approx.) Officer A 20600-46500
IOCL GATE + Interview 50 (Approx.) Officer/Engr 20600-46500
MDL GATE + Interview 26 Sr. Engr 16400-40500
NHPC GATE + Interview 628 ET 20600-46500
NALCO GATE + Interview 45 GET 20600-46500
NLC GATE + Interview 100 GET 20600-46500
NTPC GATE + GD + Interview 120 EET 24900-50500
ONGC GATE + Interview 75 (Approx.) MT 20600-46500
OIL GATE + Interview 38 MT 20600-46500
SAIL GATE + Interview 48 MT 20600-46500
PGCIL GATE + GD + Interview 25 ET 20600-46500

23. Indian Railways

24. INDIAN RAILWAYS
❖ Annual Recruitment : Senior Section Engineer
❖ Pay : 9300-34800 with GP of 4600 6 CPC (Eq compare in 7 CPC Matrix)
❖ Position : Group “B” Central Service
❖ Method of selection
➢ Fulfil basic eligibility criterion : Min 60% of Marks or CGPA of 6.0/10 (Avg. of all semesters)
➢ Age limit : 21-34 yrs
➢ Domains : Mech, EEE, ECE, CSC, Civil etc.
➢ Methods of shortlisting : Written exam + Interview
➢ Number of vacancies expected for 2017 : 4528
➢ Notification expected by : Sept 2017

25. Engineering Services Exam

26. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE
Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total No of Group “A” Posts : 440 for 2017

27. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE
Conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total No of Group “A” Posts : 440 for 2017

28. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE – Exam Pattern

29. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE – Exam Pattern

30. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE – Exam Pattern

31. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE – Exam Pattern

32. INDIAN ENGINEERING SERVICE – Exam Pattern

33. Consolidated Vacancies for Engineers 2017

34. CONSOLIDATED VACANCIES FOR ENGINEERS - 2017
Sl No Organisation Post Expected Pay No of Vacancies
1 DRDO Scientist B Level 10, 7 CPC 450
2 ISRO Scientist Engineer SC Level 10, 7 CPC 120
3 DAE OCES Level 10, 7 CPC 460
4 CSIR PGRPE Level 10, 7 CPC 100
5 PSUs ET / MT / AE / EE 16400-40500 5167
6 Indian Railways Senior Section Engineer Level 8, 7 CPC 4528
7 ESE Indian Engineering Service Level 10, 7 CPC 440
*8 CPSU Banks Probationary Offrs (IT & CSE) Level 9, 7 CPC 4000 (Min)
Total No of vacancies for 2017 & Likely Expected for 2018 15265

35. HOW TO KNOW ABOUT RECRUITMENTS ?
❖ Employment News of the Govt of India (Online & Print)
❖ Website browsing regularly for advertisement
❖ Certain websites even offer alert SMS

36. APPROACH TOWARDS RECRUITMENT
❖ Prepare for GATE syllabus – Double takeaway
❖ Thorough preparation from standard textbooks with MCQ guides
❖ Taking Self-Notes for Syllabus
❖ Previous GATE Question papers & Practice papers
❖ Coaching classes exclusively for GATE if needed (Weekends)
❖ Prepare exhaustively for Logical Reasoning, Quantitative & English
❖ Organise Mock interviews & Group Discussions among yourself
❖ Refer to current affairs through competitive exam magazines