DRDO DMRL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 18 Posts
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) invites applications for 18 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in various engineering and physics disciplines in 2026. Candidates up to 28 years old with specified degrees and valid GATE or NET scores can apply by 27 October 2026.
DRDO DMRL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 18 Posts – Overview
| Exam Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
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| Pay Scale / Salary | Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA as per DRDO Rules |
| Selection Procedure | Shortlisting followed by interview (venue: Hyderabad) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be Indian nationals with relevant educational qualifications. For engineering posts, candidates need a first-class B.E. or B.Tech degree in the respective branch along with a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. Alternatively, candidates with an M.E. or M.Tech degree in the same field with first-class marks and a first-class B.E. or B.Tech are eligible. For the Physics posts, an M.Sc. degree with first division and a valid National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification is required. The maximum age limit is 28 years as of the interview date, with relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Important Dates
| Application Start | 06-10-2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 27-10-2026 |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Not specified in the notification |
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| Maximum Age | 28 years as on the closing date of interview |
| Notes | 3 years |
Important Links
| Download DRDO DMRL Job 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
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| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |