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

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

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About this Drive

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, and notification PDF here.

Eligibility

B.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; Junior 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.. Candidates need a B.Tech./B.E. with First Class in a relevant engineering discipline with a valid GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech. with First Class in a relevant engineering discipline and a B.Tech./B.E. with First Class.

How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

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Posts under this Drive (3)

NEW

Junior Research Fellow (JRF-01) Mechanical Engineering

9 vacancies B.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

NEW

Junior Research Fellow (JRF-02) Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering

4 vacancies B.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

NEW

Junior Research Fellow (JRF-03) Electronics Communication Engineering

3 vacancies B.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

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs.37,000/- Per Month

Qualification

B.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

Age Text

Max: 28 years

Eligibility Items

Junior 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.

Maximum Age

Maximum Age Limit: 28 years

Salary Details

Event

Date

Walk-In Interview JRF-01 (Mechanical Engineering)

3 June 2026

Walk-In Interview JRF-02 (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering)

4 June 2026

Walk-In Interview JRF-03 (Electronics Communication Engineering)

5 June 2026

Eligibility Text

Candidates need a B.Tech./B.E. with First Class in a relevant engineering discipline with a valid GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech. with First Class in a relevant engineering discipline and a B.Tech./B.E. with First Class.