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About This Recruitment
Defence Research and Development Organisation has notified recruitment for 23 posts under 625/SSPL/HR/JRF&RA/Rectt/2026-27/Main/01. The prescribed qualification is For JRF, an M.Sc., BE, B.Tech, ME or M.Tech in the first division with NET or GATE; for Research Associate, a Ph.D. or an ME or M.Tech with three years' research experience. The vacancies are spread across 2 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Document verification, Screening test and Walk-in interview. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹37,000 a month for a Junior Research Fellow and ₹67,000 for a Research Associate. The place of posting is Solid State Physics Laboratory, SJB Auditorium, SSPL Complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi 110054.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 23 vacancies notified
- Qualification: For JRF, an M.Sc., BE, B.Tech, ME or M.Tech in the first division with NET or GATE; for Research Associate, a Ph.D. or an ME or M.Tech with three years' research experience
- Pay scale: ₹37,000 a month for a Junior Research Fellow and ₹67,000 for a Research Associate
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
- Advertisement No.
- 625/SSPL/HR/JRF&RA/Rectt/2026-27/Main/01
- Total Vacancies
- 23
- Job Location
- Solid State Physics Laboratory, SJB Auditorium, SSPL Complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi 110054
- Qualification
- For JRF, an M.Sc., BE, B.Tech, ME or M.Tech in the first division with NET or GATE; for Research Associate, a Ph.D. or an ME or M.Tech with three years' research experience
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹37,000 a month for a Junior Research Fellow and ₹67,000 for a Research Associate
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.drdo.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Walk-in interview — JRF (Physics) | 01 Sept 2026 |
| Walk-in interview — Research Associate (Physics) | 02 Sept 2026 |
| Walk-in interview — JRF (Electronics) | 08 Sept 2026 |
| Walk-in interview — Research Associate (Electronics) | 09 Sept 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 16 |
| Research Associate | 7 |
| Total | 23 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | An M.Sc. or equivalent in the first division with NET; or a BE or B.Tech in the first division with NET or GATE; or an ME or M.Tech in the first division at both levels. |
| Research Associate | A Ph.D. in Physics or Electronics; or an ME or M.Tech with three years' research experience and an SCI-indexed publication. |
- This is a walk-in recruitment with a fixed date for each stream between 1 and 9 September 2026. Report by 9:30 am.
- NET or GATE is compulsory for the JRF route unless you hold a first-division ME or M.Tech at both levels.
- If you are currently employed in Government or a PSU, you must obtain an NOC before attending.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and OBC | As per Government of India rules |
The upper age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow and 35 for Research Associate, relaxed for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India rules.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | ₹37,000 a month |
| Research Associate | ₹67,000 a month |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Document verification
- 2Screening test — held if the number of candidates requires it
- 3Walk-in interview
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Fill the Appendix 'A' form and affix your photograph.
- 2Attach attested certificates and mark sheets.
- 3Obtain a No Objection Certificate if you are employed in Government or a PSU.
- 4Report by 9:30 am on the interview date for your stream, with your original documents.
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