Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with first class in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Materials Technology from a recognized university with a valid GATE score, or Master of Engineering (M.E.) or Master of Technology (M.Tech.) with first class in the same disciplines along with a first class B.E. or B.Tech. degree.
Shortlisting
Interview
The recruitment process is conducted by the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DRDO DMRL), located in Hyderabad.
There are a total of 18 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow post.
Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with a valid GATE score, or an M.Sc in Physics with a valid NET qualification.
Upper age limit is 28 years with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance as per DRDO rules
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with first class in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university with a valid GATE score, or Master of Engineering (M.E.) or Master of Technology (M.Tech.) with first class in Mechanical Engineering along with a first class B.E. or B.Tech. degree.
Upper age limit is 28 years with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance as per DRDO rules
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) with first class in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university with a valid GATE score, or Master of Engineering (M.E.) or Master of Technology (M.Tech.) with first class in Chemical Engineering along with a first class B.E. or B.Tech. degree.
Upper age limit is 28 years with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance as per DRDO rules
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics with First Division from a recognized university along with a valid NET qualification.
Upper age limit is 28 years with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance as per DRDO rules
Document verification
The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years with relaxations for reserved categories.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- along with House Rent Allowance as per DRDO rules.
The last date for receiving completed applications via email is 27-10-2026.
The selection involves shortlisting candidates based on valid NET or GATE scores and academic percentages, followed by an interview in Hyderabad.
