DRDO Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Organization | DRDO |
| Advertisement No. | DMRL/HRD/JRF/2026/01 |
| Total Vacancies | 18 |
| Qualification | Post Graduate, B.E./B.Tech |
| Job Location | Telangana |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Application Status | Open |
DMRL-DRDO - Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory , DRDO- Defence Research Development Organization .The Junior Research Fellow post is temporary and maximum tenure 04 years. Initially for 02 year which may be extended for further 02 year.
DRDO Post Wise Vacancy 2026
DRDO has notified 18 vacancies in this recruitment. The post-wise vacancy details are given below. Check the eligibility for your post before applying.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| JRF (Metallurgical Engg./Material Science) | 7 |
| JRF (Mechanical Engineering) | 7 |
| JRF (Chemical Engineering) | 2 |
| JRF (Physics) | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
DRDO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the post-wise age limit and qualification given below, as mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation, where applicable, is given as per the rules of the recruiting organisation.
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Metallurgical Engg./Material Science) | 28 Year | BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Metallurgical Engg./Material Science/Material Engineering |
| Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) | 28 Year | BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| Junior Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering) | 28 Year | BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering |
| Junior Research Fellow (Physics) | 28 Year | M.Sc in Physics |
Age Relaxation:
| OBC | 3 Year |
| SC/ST | 5 Year |
DRDO Pay Scale 2026
The pay scale for each post is given below as mentioned in the official notification. Allowances such as DA and HRA, where applicable, are paid as per the organisation's rules.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Metallurgical Engg./Material Science/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering /Physics) | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA |
DRDO Selection Process 2026
The selection for DRDO Recruitment 2026 will be done through the stages below, as mentioned in the official notification.
Interview
How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility before applying.
- Download the application form from https://drdo.gov.in or from the official notification, if a form is required.
- Fill in all required details carefully, including personal, educational and experience information.
- Scan the completed form along with self-attested copies of the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Send the application by e-mail to dmrlhrd@gmail.comalong before the last date, following the subject line and file format mentioned in the notification.
- Keep a copy of the sent e-mail and the application for future reference.
Application By E-mail
Candidates should send their application to the e-mail address below before the last date.
✉️ dmrlhrd@gmail.comalong
Candidate are requested to download the application form (Link given below in important link section) and fill all the entries of the excel sheet. The dully filled excel sheet is to be sent to email id: dmrlhrd@gmail.comalong with all supporting documents.
DRDO Important Dates 2026
| 📅 Application Start Date | 06 Oct 2026 |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply | 27 Oct 2026 (10 days left) |
DRDO Important Links 2026
| 📄 Advertisement / Notification PDF | Download PDF ↗ |
| ✍️ Apply / Online Application | Apply Now ↗ |
| 🌐 Official Website | drdo.gov.in ↗ |
Apply Now ↗
⚠️ Always verify details on the official website before applying. Last date: 27 Oct 2026
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