DRDO CFEES Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 9
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in First Division with NET/GATE qualification. Some roles also accept M.Tech.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment appears suitable for a mix of fresher and experienced candidates, depending on the post. Applicants should review the official notification for the exact experience expectations before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), is conducting a walk-in-interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions across multiple engineering disciplines. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for engineering graduates with NET/GATE qualifications to contribute to critical defense research projects in a premier national laboratory. The fellowships are temporary and provide a platform for young researchers to gain high-level technical exposure within the Ministry of Defence framework. Eligible candidates are invited to attend the interview process in Delhi with their completed applications and original testimonials.
- Engage in high-impact defense research at CFEES, a specialized laboratory of DRDO focused on fire and explosive safety.
- Candidates must possess a first-division engineering degree and a valid NET or GATE qualification to be eligible.
- The selection is based on a walk-in-interview process scheduled for early August 2026 at the DROMI facility in Delhi.
- Fellowships include a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per prevailing norms.
- Ensure all original certificates, experience documents, and the prescribed application form (Appendix A) are ready for the interview day.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend: Rs. 37,000/- + HRA
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in-Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates.
How to Apply
- Download the application form provided in Appendix A of the official notification.
- Fill the application form completely in block letters.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the top right corner of the form.
- Prepare attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, caste certificates, and experience certificates.
- Candidates working in Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies must obtain a 'No Objection Certificate'.
- Bring the filled application and all original documents to the walk-in-interview.
- Report at CFEES, Brig. S. K. Mazumdar Marg, Timarpur, Delhi-110054 at 09:00 AM on the specified date for your discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, these positions are purely temporary and do not confer any right for absorption or regular appointment in DRDO.
Candidates are required to report at the Centre for Fire, Explosive & Environment Safety in Timarpur, Delhi, at 09:00 hours on the scheduled date.
Yes, the maximum age of 28 years is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates as per government rules.
