Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at DRDO Young Scientist Lab-Artificial Intelligence 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹48,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in first division with NET/GATE, or M.E/M.Tech in first division, or Post Graduate degree in Basic Science with NET.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory-Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI) is seeking 4 Junior Research Fellows to join its multidisciplinary research team in Bengaluru. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹48,100 and work on high-impact defense projects involving deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. This role requires a first-class B.E./B.Tech with NET/GATE or an M.E./M.Tech degree, offering a prestigious platform to innovate for national security. This fellowship is particularly attractive as it allows researchers to register for a part-time Ph.D. while working at the forefront of AI technology.
- The upper age limit is 28 years, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- The initial tenure is two years as a JRF, with potential elevation to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) based on performance.
- Selection is based on shortlisting via GATE scores or academic marks followed by a personal or video-conference interview.
- Candidates must submit their applications either via post or email by the deadline of 14th August 2026.
- Applicants from government or PSU sectors must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 per month plus 30% HRA (Total ₹48,100). Accommodation may be provided based on availability, in which case HRA will be deducted.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on GATE score or qualifying degree marks Personal Interview Video Conferencing Interview (Optional) Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the application form (Annexure-I) from www.drdo.gov.in.
- Fill the form in block letters and attach a recent photograph.
- Prepare self-attested copies of educational certificates, DOB proof, and caste certificate.
- Include a CV and proof of CGPA to percentage conversion formula.
- Serving candidates must include Annexure-II (Declaration) and Annexure-III (NOC).
- Send the physical application to The Director, DYSL-AI, Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Bengaluru-560001.
- Alternatively, email scanned copies of all documents to accounts.dysl-ai@gov.in.
- Superscribe the envelope with 'Application for JRF recruitment' in bold letters.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) receives a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus 30% HRA, totaling ₹48,100 per month.
Candidates need a first-division B.E./B.Tech with NET/GATE, or a first-division M.E./M.Tech, or a first-division Post Graduate degree in Basic Science with NET.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of the date of the interview, with relaxations for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.