Junior Research Fellow (JRF-01) – DRDO DMRL

Telangana, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 7
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: First class B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engg./Materials Science/Materials Engg./Materials Tech. with valid GATE score, OR First class M.E./M.Tech. and First class B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline from a UGC recognized university.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior professional work experience required, but academic research inclination is preferred.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 28 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The Junior Research Fellow position in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at DRDO DMRL offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced defence materials research in Hyderabad. Fellowships provide hands-on experience in processing technologies and structural materials used in critical national defence systems. Candidates with first-class engineering degrees and valid GATE scores or postgraduate qualifications can apply to build strong scientific foundations.

  • Offers research exposure to advanced metallurgy and strategic materials development at DMRL.
  • Candidates with M.E. or M.Tech. degrees are shortlisted directly based on postgraduate marks percentage.
  • Selected candidates may be permitted to pursue a part-time Ph.D. during their tenure upon approval.
  • Applicants should submit their completed excel application form and scanned document PDF via email.
  • Upper age limit is 28 years with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
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Additional Salary Information

₹37,000 per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DRDO rules.

Important Dates

Application Deadline 16 November 2026
Application Closing Window 21 days from date of publication on DRDO website

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on GATE/NET score or M.E./M.Tech percentage marks.
Personal Interview of shortlisted candidates at Hyderabad venue.

Application Fees

No Application Fee Stated

Reservation

SC / ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation

How to Apply

  • Visit the official website www.drdo.gov.in and download the application form in Excel sheet format.
  • Fill in all required details in the Excel sheet accurately.
  • Scan all supporting documents (educational certificates, GATE/NET score card, ID proof, caste certificate, NOC, etc.) into a single merged PDF file.
  • Name the Excel file and PDF file starting with the post Sl. No. followed by candidate name (e.g., 2Srinivas).
  • Email both the filled Excel sheet and the scanned single PDF file to dmrlhrd@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The monthly stipend for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF-01) position is ₹37,000 plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DRDO rules.

Candidates need a First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Materials Technology with a valid GATE score, or a First Class M.E./M.Tech. in the relevant field alongside a First Class B.E./B.Tech.

There are 7 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF-01) position.