DRDO Recruitment 2025: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions across different departments for the year 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for young, talented individuals who aspire to contribute to cutting-edge research and defense technologies in India.
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Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- Departments: Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, and others (as per the specific DRDO laboratory/center).
- Total Vacancies: 12
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a First Class degree in B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution.
- For Science streams: M.Sc in relevant subjects like Physics, Chemistry, etc., with NET/GATE qualification is mandatory.
- Final-year students may also apply (provided their final results are declared before the interview).
DRDO Recruitment 2025 Age Limit (as of the last date of application)
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable:
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- PwBD candidates: As per Government norms
Salary (Stipend)
- Selected candidates for the JRF post will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DRDO rules.
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official DRDO website at www.drdo.gov.in
- Check the “Careers” or “What’s New” section for JRF recruitment notifications from different DRDO laboratories.
- Download the application form provided with the notification.
- Fill the form carefully and attach scanned copies of required documents (educational certificates, caste certificate, GATE/NET scorecard, etc.).
- Send the application either via email or post to the concerned DRDO lab address mentioned in the notification.
- Some labs may allow direct walk-in interviews — in such cases, candidates need to carry all original documents on the interview day.
Application Fee
- Generally, there is no application fee for applying to JRF positions in DRDO.
- However, candidates must confirm this from the specific notification issued by individual DRDO labs.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on academic performance, GATE/NET scores, and relevant experience (if any).
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview (either online or offline).
- Final Selection: Based on interview performance and document verification.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 25 April 2025 (for various labs)
- Application Deadline: Usually within 21–30 days from the date of notification
- Interview Dates: To be announced separately by each DRDO laboratory
If you also want to download and read the official PDF file related to this article, then its link is given below.
DRDO Recruitment 2025 PDF Notification download Link- Click Here
Conclusion
DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent platform for young researchers to work in India’s premier defense research institutions. Along with hands-on experience in advanced research projects, it also provides a pathway to a potential future career in DRDO or other defense organizations.
Interested candidates should regularly visit the DRDO official website and apply timely as per the individual laboratory notifications.
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