Junior Research Fellow (Mathematics) at CAIR DRDO 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: MSc in Mathematics with first division and a valid NET or GATE qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details regarding desirable knowledge in Cryptography and programming.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), a premier laboratory under DRDO, is offering 1 fellowship for the post of Junior Research Fellow (Mathematics) in 2026. Meritorious Indian nationals with an MSc in Mathematics and a qualified NET or GATE score can earn a stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA per month. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to engage in advanced research in lattice-based cryptography and programming within a world-class defense research facility. Selected candidates will also have the prestigious opportunity to register for a PhD program during their two-year tenure in Bengaluru.
- The initial fellowship period is two years with potential for extension and upgrade to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) based on performance.
- Maximum age limit is 28 years with statutory relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Selection follows a dual stage process including a written test and a personal interview conducted on the same day.
- Candidates must email their application by 30th October 2026 and physically attend the walk-in interview on 24th November 2026.
- The fellowship includes a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹37,000 along with applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA).
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA per month as per rules of the funding agencies.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of Email Applications Written Test Personal Interview Merit List Preparation
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
SC/ST/PH: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed bio-data format from the official DRDO website or the notification PDF.
- Fill out the bio-data form in BLOCK letters as required.
- Send the completed application form via email to jrfcair2026@gmail.com with the specified subject line.
- Ensure the email reaches the authority by 30th October 2026, 17:00 Hrs.
- Attend the walk-in interview at CAIR, Bengaluru on 24th November 2026.
- Carry the original bio-data form, one set of self-attested copies of all educational certificates, and recent passport-size photos.
- Bring an original government-issued photo ID like Aadhaar or PAN card for verification.
- Report to the CAIR Main Gate Reception between 08:00 and 09:30 Hrs on the day of the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA as per the funding agency's rules.
Candidates must have an MSc in Mathematics with first division from an AICTE accredited institute and must be NET or GATE qualified.
The walk-in interview and written test are scheduled for 24th November 2026 at CAIR, DRDO Complex, Bengaluru.
