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| Recruiting authority | Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 22 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated November 11, 2026 04:53 PM
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- Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) has released the official Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 under Advt. No. DMRL/HRD/JRF/2026/01. A total of 18 vacancies have been announced under the DMRL Recruitment 2026. Candidates aged up to 28 years with B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in relevant engineering/science disciplines along with GATE, or M.Sc in Physics with NET, are eligible to apply. The selected candidates will be appointed on a temporary basis with a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through email by 22 November 2026.
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DRDO DMRL Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
- Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DMRL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
- Download DRDO DMRL Job 2026 Notification PDF
DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026 Overview
- The table below summarises the key details of the DMRL JRF notification.
- About DMRL: according to the notification, DMRL is one of the premier research laboratories of DRDO. It was established in 1963 to meet the needs of complex materials for modern defence applications. Its mission is to develop advanced materials, innovative process technologies and related product engineering supported by basic and applied research, and its vision is to be a centre of excellence for providing total materials solutions for defence systems.
DMRL JRF Vacancy 2026
- DMRL has announced 18 JRF vacancies. The vacancies are divided among four fellowship codes as shown below.
- The notification does not give a category-wise (reservation) breakdown of these vacancies. It also states that the number of vacancies actually filled will depend on the performance and suitability of candidates in the interview/assessment, and that the Director, DMRL reserves the right not to fill the positions if suitable candidates are not available.
DMRL JRF Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following conditions given in the notification:
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Candidates must hold the essential educational qualification for the fellowship code they are applying for (see the qualification section below).
- Only candidates who have been awarded a Degree or Provisional Certificate (applicable for B.Tech. or M.Tech., as the case may be) are eligible to apply.
- A valid GATE score is essential for candidates having B.E. / B.Tech.
- The upper age limit is 28 years as on the closing date of the interview (relaxations apply as described below).
- Those who were already in JRF positions in any of the DRDO laboratories / Centres earlier are not eligible to apply again.
- Candidates serving in Govt. or Govt. owned organizations must produce an NOC from their respective Department / Employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the interview, or they should apply through proper channels.
DMRL JRF Qualification
- The essential educational qualification differs by fellowship code. For JRF-01 to JRF-03, two alternative qualification routes are given. For JRF-04, an M.Sc. in Physics with NET qualification is required.
- Important points on qualification from the notification:
- The GATE paper and the subject of the qualifying degree must be related to the subject / discipline against which the candidate is applying.
- The NET / GATE score should be valid as on the date of interview in the aforementioned subjects.
- Marks obtained in the qualifying exams must be mentioned as a percentage in the Excel sheet. Candidates need to submit a supporting document, issued by the concerned University, for converting CGPA / CPI to the equivalent percentage.
DMRL JRF Age Limit
- The upper age limit for JRF is a maximum of 28 years as on the closing date of the interview.
- The notification states that the upper age limit is relaxable for SC/ST by 5 years and OBC by 3 years, or as per Government guidelines. A copy of the self-attested caste certificate is mandatory to be attached with the application.
- Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
DMRL JRF Salary and Benefits
- Selected JRFs will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules.
DMRL JRF Selection Process
- The selection process in the notification has two main parts: shortlisting and an interview.
- Shortlisting: Eligible candidates for the JRF interview will be shortlisted based on valid NET / GATE score for candidates having only B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. degree, and based on percentage of marks in M.E. / M.Tech. for candidates having an M.E. / M.Tech. degree.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview on a date to be intimated later. The venue is at Hyderabad.
- Document verification: At the time of interview, candidates must produce original certificates for verification along with a set of self-attested copies of the certificates.
- Applications without the required supporting documents will not be considered during shortlisting. Incomplete, unfilled or partially filled Excel sheets are liable for rejection and no intimation will be made in this regard.
- The notification also states that the final decision on the award of fellowship is entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, and that the management of DMRL reserves the right to amend, cancel or suspend the selection process at any time without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can follow these steps, based on the application procedure in the notification:
- Download the application form (Excel sheet) available on www.drdo.gov.in.
- Fill in all the entries of the Excel sheet completely. Mention marks obtained in the qualifying exams as a percentage.
- Scan all supporting documents (everything except the Excel application form) together as a single PDF document, in the order listed below.
- Name both files (the Excel sheet and the PDF) starting with the Sl. No. of the post as per the advertisement, followed by the name of the candidate. For example, "2Srinivas" means applying in the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
- Send both documents together, i) the completely filled Excel sheet and ii) the PDF of all scanned certificates, to [email protected].
Documents Required (in the Given Order)
- B.E. / B.Tech. final certificate and consolidated Marksheet
- M.E. / M.Tech. Certificate and Marksheet (if applicable)
- Valid GATE Score Card
- Aadhar Card / Any other Govt. Photo ID Card
- Self-attested passport size photograph
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- NOC from present employer (if applicable)
- Papers published in Journals / Conferences
- Any other relevant documents
- Note that the notification lists a valid GATE score card as a document, and also states that supporting documents for converting CGPA / CPI to equivalent percentage must be issued by the concerned University. The NET qualification document for JRF-04 is not listed separately in the document list; candidates may attach it under relevant documents, as the notification requires a valid NET qualification for that post.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidature is liable to be rejected if canvassing in any form is noticed, or if any mismatch is noticed regarding age, qualification, discipline, percentage of marks or non-fulfilment of any of the criteria, before or after the interview.
- Award of fellowship cannot be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. It is entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, which may refuse to admit any candidate without assigning any reason.
- The offer of fellowship will under no circumstances confer on candidates any right of absorption in DRDO.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected.
- Applicants are advised to monitor https://www.drdo.gov.in for any updates or changes.
- The decision of the DMRL management is final in all aspects of the selection process and binding. No appeal of any kind will be accepted, entertained or considered.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in DRDO DMRL JRF Recruitment 2026?
- There are a total of 18 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post across different engineering and science disciplines such as Metallurgy, Mechanical, Chemical, and Physics.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for JRF positions?
- Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with a valid GATE score, or an M.Sc in Physics with a first division and a valid NET qualification.
Q4. What is the age limit to apply for these posts?
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 28 years. Age relaxations are provided for reserved categories such as SC, ST, and OBC candidates in accordance with government guidelines.
Q5. What is the salary or stipend offered for the Junior Research Fellow post?
- Selected candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000/- along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DRDO rules.
Q8. What is the selection process for these fellowships?
- The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on their valid NET or GATE scores and academic percentages, followed by an interview of the shortlisted candidates conducted at Hyderabad.
Q9. Is there any application fee required to apply?
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for applying to the Junior Research Fellow positions at DRDO DMRL.
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