Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — Defence Research and Development Organisation
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Research Fellow, announcing a total of 11 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Post Graduate in Math/Physics with NET or BE/BTech/ME/MTech in CSE/IT/CS/EE/ECE with NET/GATE and be within the prescribed age limit of Maximum 28 years; relaxation per Govt of India rules, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of 37000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Walk-in Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 05 Aug 2026 |
|---|
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Qualification | Post Graduate in Math/Physics with NET or BE/BTech/ME/MTech in CSE/IT/CS/EE/ECE with NET/GATE |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years; relaxation per Govt of India rules |
| Salary | 37000 per month |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Walk-in Interview |
Cut-off Date: 09 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 28 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 10 Oct 1998 to 09 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 28 yrs | — | 10 Oct 1998 to 09 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 31 yrs | +3 yrs | 10 Oct 1995 to 09 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 10 Oct 1993 to 09 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 33 yrs | +5 yrs | 10 Oct 1993 to 09 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 38 yrs | +10 yrs | 10 Oct 1988 to 09 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–28 Years (As on 09 Oct 2026)
The Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released notification Advt. No. SAG 007 for the recruitment of 11 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. This is a contractual engagement for research professionals. Selection for these roles will be conducted through a walk-in interview scheduled for 05 August 2026.
| Subject/Stream | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Computer Science (CSE/IT/CS) | 4 |
| Electronics (EE/ECE) | 3 |
| Physics | 1 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific academic and technical requirements before attending the interview:
Note: Knowledge of Cryptology and specific programming languages like C, C++, Java, or Python is considered highly desirable for these roles.
Selection is based purely on the performance in the walk-in interview. Candidates must report to the designated venue on 05 August 2026. Prior to arrival, verify that all original documents, including academic certificates, NET/GATE scorecards, and valid ID proofs, are prepared along with self-attested photocopies. Arriving early to complete administrative registration formalities is mandatory.
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