About This Recruitment
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at its Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) has an opening for one Junior Research Fellow in Mathematics. This position is temporary and based in Bengaluru. Applications must be sent by email by 5 PM on 30 October 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be called for a walk-in interview on 24 November 2026, which includes a written test followed by an interview on the same day. The fellowship offers a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus house rent allowance as per funding agency rules.
| Exam Name | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) - Mathematics |
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Who Can Apply
Applicants should have a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mathematics with first division from an AICTE-accredited institute or university. Additionally, candidates must have qualified in either the National Eligibility Test (NET) or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Age relaxations are available up to 5 years for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PH) categories, and up to 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC). This ensures that eligible candidates from reserved categories have a fair chance to apply.