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Defence Research & Development Organisation Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Apr 2025

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Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Apr 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Instrumentation basic conceptual Questions
  • Q2. Control systems, communications,transducers

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read basic concepts and be confident

Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 29 Jun 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: After filling a bio-data form mentioning the details regarding projects/papers published and BTP/DDP, shortlisting is done based on the following points:CG cut-off 6.75. Shortlisted after comparing the test scores of all the students.
Objective type test is conducted on the basis of aptitude and core questions.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a Skype interview with a panel of 8 and questions were asked about core engineering,internship and projects.Additional questions were asked regarding the branch one is interested in.Questions were asked about the work DRDO has done and is doing and about BTP.

General Tips: One need to be thorough with core subjects,at least the one you are interested in.Be confident while answering questions and avoid talking about something of which you have no knowledge.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

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Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 7 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Tips: Concentrate on basic Naval architecture and Ocean engineering topics and Fluid mechanicsPrepare well on your project as they tend to focus on DDP/BTPAdvantage if your project matches with DRDO interests

College Name: IIT Madras

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why this company?

I applied via Employment News and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is Go NoGo gauge ?
  • Ans. 

    Go NoGo gauge is a precision measuring tool used to check if a part meets the specified tolerances or not.

    • It is a simple pass/fail gauge used in manufacturing and quality control.

    • It has two ends, one for the maximum limit and the other for the minimum limit.

    • If the part fits in the maximum end and not in the minimum end, it passes the test.

    • If the part fits in the minimum end and not in the maximum end, it fails the test...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be through with your core engineering subjects and have clarity about your B.Tech / BE final year projects.

Intern Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 22 Aug 2017

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics questions from thermodynamics were asked. But I was unable to solve deflection problem in Strength of material

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Quantitative analysis questions were easy but technical questions were hard enough. I had cleared the Aptitude test
Tips: Go through the basics of each subject in your respective branch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We were given 5 minutes for preparation and then discussion started. I made a mistake by cross questioning the people in my group, but still i got selected
Tips: Try to start the discussion or try to give the conclusion.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did not get selected for next round

College Name: Sinhgad College Of Engineering (SCOE)

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We started off with introductions and then started the group discussions. One guy was very hyper excited and didn't let anyone else speak initially.
Tips: Put relevant points and don't be hyper.
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: SRM University
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of Mechanical Engineering

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tolerance Stack Up

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company to join and Excel in carrier
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your final year project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - you will get a chance to explore more about aircrafts
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Application of ML with an example utilised in current machines

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction and what do you know about the company
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong interest in [Company Name].

    • The company was founded in 2005 by a group of entrepreneurs.

    • It specializes in providing innovative solutions in the tech industry.

    • The company has won several awards for its cutting-edge products and services.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do you think about a given problem, explain your process
  • Ans. 

    I approach a problem by breaking it down into smaller parts, analyzing each part individually, brainstorming potential solutions, and then evaluating and implementing the best solution.

    • Break down the problem into smaller, more manageable parts

    • Analyze each part individually to understand its significance

    • Brainstorm potential solutions for each part

    • Evaluate and compare the potential solutions to determine the best course ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and try to answer as much as you can, if you don't know it or understand it then say it to them
They're polite but will test you a little harshly

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