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DRDO DRDL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for 16 Posts

OrganizationDefence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)
Post NameJunior Research Fellow
Total Vacancies16
Application ModeWalk-in
Job LocationPan India
Job TypeContractual
Last Updated13 May 2026
16
Vacancies
Last Date
Walk-in
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The latest Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), DRDO Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts! Published at drdo.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 16 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the maximum age of 28 years and possessing a B.Tech./B.E First Class in the relevant Engineering discipline with valid GATE score or M.E./M.Tech First Class in the relevant discipline can attend the walk-in interview from 01 June 2026 to 05 June 2026. Find all details about the DRDL JRF 2026 vacancy, including eligibility, walk-in details,

Important Dates

Interview Date1 June 2026
Event / DateDate

Application Fee

General / UR
Nil
SC
Nil

Age Limit

Age DetailsMax: 28 years
DetailsMaximum Age Limit: 28 years Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationB.Tech./B.E First Class in relevant Engineering discipline with valid GATE score, M.E./M.Tech First Class in relevant Engineering discipline with B.Tech./B.E First Class
Matched QualificationsB_Tech_BE, M_E_MTech, CA, CS
DetailsJunior Research Fellow (JRF-01) Mechanical Engineering: B.Tech./B.E with First Class in Mechanical Engineering from UGC recognized University with GATE valid score (Paper code: ME) (or) M.E/M.Tech with First-Class in Mechanical Engineering from UGC recognized University and B.Tech/B.E (Mechanical Engineering) with First Class from UGC recognized University. Junior Research Fellow (JRF-02) Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering: B.Tech./B.E with First Class in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering from UGC recognized University with GATE valid score (Paper code: AE) (or) M.E/M.Tech with First-Class in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering from UGC recognized University and B.Tech/B.E (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering) with First Class from UGC recognized University. Junior Research Fellow (JRF-03) Electronics Communication Engineering: B.Tech./B.E with First Class in Electronics Communication Engineering from UGC recognized University with GATE valid score (Paper code: ECE) (or) M.E/M.Tech with First-Class in Electronics Communication Engineering from UGC recognized University and B.Tech/B.E (Electronics Communication Engineering) with First Class from UGC recognized University.

Vacancy Details

Sr.Post NameTotal Posts
1Junior Research Fellow (JRF-01) Mechanical Engineering9
2Junior Research Fellow (JRF-02) Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering4
3Junior Research Fellow (JRF-03) Electronics Communication Engineering3
4Total16
Total32

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryPosts
Post NameTotal
Total Posts16

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay ScaleRs.37,000/- Per Month
DetailsRs. 37,000/- Per Month + HRA

Selection Process

1Shortlisting based on valid GATE score and percentage of marks in qualifying degree Interview