Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Dehradun, Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

21st May

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Published

1st May 2026

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DRDO IRDE Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The fellowship is for research work in the areas of Optics, Opto-Electronics and Photonics.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Institute Name	Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun
Advertisement No.	G/101/JRF/SRF
Official Website	https://www.drdo.gov.in

Address Details

Street Address	Raipur Road
City	Dehradun
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	248008

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Subject / Discipline	Vacancies
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Electronics Engineering	04
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Physics	01
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Computer Science	02
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Mechanical Engineering	01
Total Vacancies		08

Salary and Employment Type

Base Salary / Stipend	Rs. 37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance as admissible under rules
Employment Type	Junior Research Fellowship / Temporary Research Fellowship
Duration	Initially for 2 years, extendable as per rules

Important Dates

Application Start Date: Not mentioned
Last Date: 21 days from the date of advertisement in Employment News

Eligibility Criteria

Discipline	Essential Qualification
Electronics Engineering	B.Tech/B.E. in First Division in Electronics Engineering from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering with First Division at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
Physics	Post Graduate degree in Physics with First Division from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech. in Physics with First Division at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
Computer Science	B.Tech/B.E. in First Division in Computer Science from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech. as mentioned in the notification with First Division at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech/B.E. in First Division in Mechanical Engineering from UGC recognized University with valid NET/GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at Graduate and Post Graduate level.

Age Limit

Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications
Age Relaxation: SC, ST and OBC candidates will get relaxation as per Government of India norms

Application Fee

Fee	Rs. 10/-
Payment Mode	Crossed Indian Postal Order
Payable To	The Director, IRDE, Dehradun
Fee Exemption	SC, ST and OBC candidates are exempted

Application Process

Download and fill the prescribed application form from the DRDO website.
Send the duly filled application form with required enclosures to Director, IRDE, Dehradun.
Write APPLICATION FOR JRF ENGAGEMENT in bold letters on the top of the envelope.
Scan the signed application form and documents in a single PDF file.
Email the scanned PDF to director.irde@gov.in before the closing date.

Documents Required

Signed application form
Educational qualification certificates
Matriculation certificate or birth certificate for date of birth proof
GATE/NET score card, if applicable
Caste certificate, if applicable
No Objection Certificate, if applicable
Two passport size photographs at the time of interview
Indian Postal Order details, if applicable

Selection Process

Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee.
Candidates may be shortlisted based on valid GATE score.
Candidates may also be shortlisted based on percentage of marks in minimum qualifying degree.
Screening or selection details will be communicated through Speed Post or Email.

Reservation and Relaxation Details

Category-wise reservation details are not mentioned in the notification. Age relaxation and application fee exemption are available for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per rules.

Contact Information

Email	director.irde@gov.in
Address	Director, IRDE, Raipur Road, Dehradun-248008, Uttarakhand
Helpline Number	Not mentioned

Important Instructions

Only Indian citizens can apply.
Candidates working in Government, PSU or autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
Government employees must produce NOC at the time of interview.
Incomplete or partially filled applications are liable to be rejected.
Director, IRDE reserves the right to reject candidature.
Fellowship does not give any right for absorption in any DRDO lab.
Candidates who were earlier selected and engaged as JRF are not eligible to apply again.