Yes, you may be eligible for DRDO recruitment through GATE even if you have a B.Tech in Civil Engineering but wrote the GATE in Computer Science. DRDO's eligibility depends on the specific post and its requirements. Here's a breakdown:

General Eligibility for DRDO via GATE:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • DRDO typically requires a B.E./B.Tech degree in a specific discipline relevant to the post.
     
     
   • For Computer Science positions, having a valid GATE score in the Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) paper is essential.
     
     

2. Relevance of GATE Paper:

   • Your GATE paper must align with the advertised field of study or discipline for the DRDO post.
     
     
   • For example, if the vacancy is for Computer Science, they will accept GATE (CS) scores, irrespective of your undergraduate degree discipline.
     
     

3. Additional Requirements:

   • Minimum qualifying percentage or CGPA in your B.Tech.
   • Fulfillment of other criteria like age, nationality, etc.
     
     Specific to Your Case:

• Civil Engineering Degree + GATE in CS:
  • If the DRDO advertisement specifies GATE in CS as the requirement and doesn't restrict the undergraduate degree discipline, you should be eligible.
    
    
  • Some DRDO posts may require a relevant undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field. Carefully read the job notification.
    
    Steps to Confirm:

1. Check the Job Notification:

   • Visit the official DRDO Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) website: https://rac.gov.in/ .
     
     
   • Read the detailed eligibility criteria for the specific post.
     
     

2. Contact DRDO Support:

   • If the criteria are unclear, email or call DRDO’s recruitment helpdesk for clarification.
     
     Conclusion:

If the post only requires a valid GATE score in Computer Science and does not restrict the undergraduate discipline, you are eligible. However, if the undergraduate degree discipline is explicitly mentioned (e.g., B.Tech in CS/IT), you may not qualify. Always cross-check the specific DRDO job notification.

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