The essential educational qualification for the Scientist 'B' post, recruited primarily through the Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), is a First Class Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, or a Master's degree in a relevant Science subject.
- Primary Qualification: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech.) from a recognized University or equivalent in the specified discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science).
- Mandatory Criteria: A valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score in the relevant discipline is generally mandatory for shortlisting candidates for the interview. Alternatively, candidates from IITs/NITs may be exempted from GATE if they meet a very high aggregate mark/percentage (e.g., minimum 80%).
- Upper Age Limit (UR/EWS): The maximum age limit for the General (UR) and EWS categories is typically 35 years as on the prescribed crucial date.
- Relaxations/Exceptions (Upper Age Limit):
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (Max 38 years).
SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (Max 40 years).
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PwBD: 10 years relaxation (Max 45 years for UR).
- Clarification: The exact discipline and corresponding GATE subject requirement, and the applicable cut-off date for age calculation, are strictly specified in the official RAC recruitment advertisement.