Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | DRDO DMRL |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow – 18 Posts |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc |
| Salary | Selected JRFs will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules. Particulars Details Monthly Stipend Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules Tenure Temporary post with a maximum tenure of 04 (four) years Medical Benefits Medical facilities available in DRDO, for self only, extended through MI Room TA/DA No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected Tenure and Career Progression 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. |
| Age Limit | The upper age limit for JRF is a maximum of 28 years as on the closing date of the interview. Particulars Details Maximum Age 28 years as on the closing date of interview Minimum Age Not specified in the notification Relaxation for SC / ST 5 years Relaxation for OBC 3 years 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. |
| Advt No | DMRL/HRD/JRF/2026/01 |
| Post Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Last Date | 27-10-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
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 interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the interview, or they should apply through proper channels.
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Email | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
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 also states that the final decision on the award of fellowship is entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, and that the management of DMRL reserves the right to amend, cancel or suspend the selection process at any time without assigning any reason.