How to be a Scientist at DRDO | Indian Physicist

1. How to be a Scientist at DRDO?

3. If you have ever wondered about ‘How you can contribute to India’s development in the Field of Defence Technology’ and want to go for a career in Science at the same time, the best option for you is to become a Scientist at DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization) & in this article we will show the steps you will need to  become a scientist at DRDO. • The most Noble thought one can ever come across is to contribute something to the Nation. DRDO that is Defence Research and Development Organisation gives you an opportunity to Utilize your Science Education, Curiosity and your Patriotism for the Empowerment of the Country. DRDO has made India self dependent in the field of Military Technology. The institution deals with the research and development in the fields of Aeronautics, Missile Systems, Artillery, Arms & Ammunitions, Electronic warfare & RADARS, Combat Vehicles like Tanks, Satellite programmes and many more important fields. • This Article will give you a detailed insight about the educational qualification and the eligibility for becoming a Scientist at DRDO, the exam required to pass for joining DRDO as a Scientist, the Advantages of being a DRDO scientist, etc. 

4. History & Achievements of DRDO • DRDO has proved to be the most promising organisation of government of India. DRDO Comes under the Ministry of Defence, established in 1958 in order to strengthen India’s own Defence Technologies. Its headquarters are situated in Delhi. • DRDO has made India self-sufficient or rather placed India in the list of top contenders for the next global superpower. The missile program of India IGMDP is a project of DRDO which has developed a varied range of Missiles through the last few decades. Short Range Ballistic missiles like Prithvi series and the Long range type Ballistic missiles series of Agni are the products of IGMDP. IGMDP has also developed cruise missiles like BRAHMOS which is a joint-project of Russia and India. DRDO has also developed Air-to-air, Air-to-surface, surface-to-air, types of missiles.

5. Areas of Research at DRDO • There is a network of around 52 laboratories of DRDO across the country which are dedicated to the research in various fields like Aeronautics, Armaments, Electronics, Combat Engineering, Life sciences, materials, Missiles, Naval systems, etc. One who desires to be a Scientist in DRDO can choose his/her career in the areas of research in accordance with his/her field of study or specialization

6. Aeronautics • DRDO develops military Aircrafts like Fighter jets, Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV or Drone), Helicopters and Electronic Warfare systems like AEW & CS. The notable products of DRDO are LCA tejas which has proved to be quite reliable and is also under prototype stage for Naval variant. The helicopter HAL Dhruv and HAL LCH have also been proved to be of great reliability. DRDO also works on upgrading of the present aircrafts and their armaments. DRDO has recently launched the 5 generation aircraft program of AMCA (advanced medium combat aircraft).

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