DRDO DMRL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 18 Posts

Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DMRL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form. Download DRDO DMRL Job 2026 Notification PDF

DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview

DMRL JRF Vacancy 2026

DMRL JRF Important Dates

DMRL JRF Qualification

DMRL JRF Age Limit

DMRL JRF Salary and Benefits

DMRL has announced 18 JRF vacancies. The vacancies are divided among four fellowship codes as shown below. The notification does not give a category-wise (reservation) breakdown of these vacancies. It also states that the number of vacancies actually filled will depend on the performance and suitability of candidates in the interview/assessment, and that the Director, DMRL reserves the right not to fill the positions if suitable candidates are not available.

To be eligible for DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions given in the notification: Applicants must be Indian nationals. Candidates must hold the essential educational qualification for the fellowship code they are applying for (see the qualification section below). Only candidates who have been awarded a Degree or Provisional Certificate (applicable for B.Tech. or M.Tech., as the case may be) are eligible to apply. A valid GATE score is essential for candidates having B.E. / B.Tech. The upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date of the interview (relaxations apply as described below). Those who were already in JRF positions in any of the DRDO laboratories / Centres earlier are not eligible to apply again. Candidates serving in Govt. or Govt. owned organizations must produce an NOC from their respective Department / Employer at the time of inter

The essential educational qualification differs by fellowship code. For JRF-01 to JRF-03, two alternative qualification routes are given. For JRF-04, an M.Sc. in Physics with NET qualification is required. Important points on qualification from the notification: The GATE paper and the subject of the qualifying degree must be related to the subject / discipline against which the candidate is applying. The NET / GATE score should be valid as on the date of interview in the aforementioned subjects. Marks obtained in the qualifying exams must be mentioned as a percentage in the Excel sheet. Candidates need to submit a supporting document, issued by the concerned University, for converting CGPA / CPI to the equivalent percentage.

The upper age limit for JRF is a maximum of 28 years as on the closing date of the interview. The notification states that the upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST by 5 years and OBC by 3 years, or as per Government guidelines. A copy of the self-attested caste certificate is mandatory to be attached with the application. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.

Selected JRFs will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules. The post is temporary and the maximum tenure is four years. Initially, the offer is for a period of two years, which may be extended for a further two years subject to Internal Screening Committee recommendations. After two years, following an assessment and subject to satisfactory performance as per DRDO guidelines, a JRF can be elevated to the position of SRF. The offer does not confer on the candidate any right for absorption in DRDO under any circumstances. JRF candidates may be allowed to register for a part-time PhD (if selected) with any University / Institution during the tenure of the fellowship, upon approval of the Director, DMRL.

The selection process in the notification has two main parts: shortlisting and an interview. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates for the JRF interview will be shortlisted based on valid NET / GATE score for candidates having only B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. degree, and based on percentage of marks in M.E. / M.Tech. for candidates having an M.E. / M.Tech. degree. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview on a date to be intimated later. The venue is at Hyderabad. Document verification: At the time of interview, candidates must produce original certificates for verification along with a set of self-attested copies of the certificates. Applications without the required supporting documents will not be considered during shortlisting. Incomplete, unfilled or partially filled Excel sheets are liable for rejection and no intimation will be made in this regard. The notification

Candidature is liable to be rejected if canvassing in any form is noticed, or if any mismatch is noticed regarding age, qualification, discipline, percentage of marks or non-fulfilment of any of the criteria, before or after the interview. Award of fellowship cannot be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. It is entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, which may refuse to admit any candidate without assigning any reason. The offer of fellowship will under no circumstances confer on candidates any right of absorption in DRDO. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected. Applicants are advised to monitor https://www.drdo.gov.in for any updates or changes. The decision of the DMRL management is final in all aspects of the selection process and binding. No appeal of any kind will be accepted, entertained or considered.