Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur — Walk-in Interview for Award of Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) — 10 Fellowships
रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (डीआरडीओ) - डिफेंस लेबोरेटरी, जोधपुर (राजस्थान) में रिसर्च एसोसिएट (आरए) और जूनियर रिसर्च फेलोशिप (जेआरएफ) के लिए वॉक-इन-इंटरव्यू (10 पद)
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur has released the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur — Walk-in Interview for Award of Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) — 10 Fellowships notification for 10 vacancies. Check the eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, application fee and how to apply online below.
Organization
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur
Vacancies
10
Level
OFFICER
Salary
RA: Rs. 67,000/- per month (fellowship duration 02 years); JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month (fellowship duration 02 years, extendable to 03 years with upgrade to SRF as per rules). HRA and medical facilities available.
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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में
Official Notification / आधिकारिक विज्ञापन
Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी
| Organization (संस्था) | Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur |
| Post Name (पद का नाम) | Research Associate (RA) - Physics/Materials; Research Associate (RA) - Electronics; Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Chemistry; Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics; Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical |
| Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.) | CBC 10301/11/0044/2627 |
| Total Vacancies (कुल पद) | 10 |
| Level (स्तर) | OFFICER |
| Salary (वेतन) | RA: Rs. 67,000/- per month (fellowship duration 02 years); JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month (fellowship duration 02 years, extendable to 03 years with upgrade to SRF as per rules). HRA and medical facilities available. |
| Location (स्थान) | All India / अखिल भारतीय |
| Age Limit (आयु सीमा) | RA: below 35 years; JRF: below 28 years (as on date of interview). Relaxation: up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC. |
| Qualification (योग्यता) | RA: Ph.D. (Physics/Materials or Electronics) or equivalent, or 3 years experience after PG with SCI paper; below 35 years. JRF: First-division M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech (or B.E./B.Tech for Mechanical) in the relevant subject with NET/GATE/JEST qualification; below 28 years. Age relaxation: 5 years SC/ST/PH, 3 years OBC. |
Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 22 July 2026 (RA interviews), 23 July 2026 (JRF interviews) |
Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण
| Post Name | Vacancies | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) - Physics/Materials | 2 | 22 July 2026 (Date of Interview) |
| Research Associate (RA) - Electronics | 1 | 22 July 2026 (Date of Interview) |
| JRF (Chemistry) | 4 | 23 July 2026 (Date of Interview) |
| JRF (Physics) | 1 | 23 July 2026 (Date of Interview) |
| JRF (Mechanical) | 2 | 23 July 2026 (Date of Interview) |
| Total / कुल | 10 |
Eligibility / योग्यता
| Post Name / पद | Qualification / योग्यता | Age / आयु |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) - Physics/Materials | Ph.D. in Physics/Materials or equivalent degree OR 03 years Research/Teaching/Design & Development experience after M.Sc in Physics/Materials with at least one SCI research paper | Below 35 years as on date of interview (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC) |
| Research Associate (RA) - Electronics | Ph.D. in Electronics or equivalent degree OR 03 years Research/Teaching/Design & Development experience after ME/M.Tech in Electronics with at least one SCI research paper | Below 35 years as on date of interview (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC) |
| JRF (Chemistry) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry with first division and NET (CSIR-UGC/GATE/JEST) | Below 28 years as on date of interview (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC) |
| JRF (Physics) | M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics with first division and NET (CSIR-UGC/GATE/JEST) | Below 28 years as on date of interview (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC) |
| JRF (Mechanical) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical in first division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical in first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate level | Below 28 years as on date of interview (relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH, 3 years for OBC) |
Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
| Category / श्रेणी | Fee / शुल्क |
|---|---|
| text | No application fee |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया
- 1Walk-in interview at Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur at 10:00 hrs on the date mentioned for each fellowship
- 2Verification of original certificates
- 3Candidates required to submit photocopy of documents related to age, educational qualification and experience; published research papers and thesis if applicable
How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें
Test Your Skills / अपनी तैयारी परखें
Take a free mock test to check your preparation level before the exam.
Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड
Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें
Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.
Step 2: Previous Year Papers / पिछले वर्ष के पेपर
Solve at least 10 previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Step 3: Mock Tests / मॉक टेस्ट
Take 2-3 full-length mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes after each test.
Step 4: Revision / रिवीज़न
Revise formulas, current affairs, and weak topics daily in the last month before the exam.
Training Provider / कोचिंग संस्थान
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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न
Q: How many fellowships are available and in which disciplines?
10 fellowships in total: 2 Research Associates (Physics/Materials), 1 RA (Electronics), 4 JRF (Chemistry), 1 JRF (Physics) and 2 JRF (Mechanical).
डिफेंस लेबोरेटरी, डॉ. डी.एस. कोठारी मार्ग, रतनदा पैलेस, रतनदा, जोधपुर - 342011, राजस्थान में।
Q: What is the monthly emolument?
Research Associates get Rs. 67,000/- per month and JRFs get Rs. 37,000/- per month, both with HRA and medical facilities.
कुल 10 पद - रिसर्च एसोसिएट (फिजिक्स/मटेरियल्स - 2, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स - 1) तथा जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (केमिस्ट्री - 4, फिजिक्स - 1, मैकेनिकल - 2)।
Q: What is the mode of selection?
Selection is through a walk-in interview at Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur at 10:00 hrs on the date mentioned — 22 July 2026 for RA posts and 23 July 2026 for JRF posts.
रिसर्च एसोसिएट के लिए रु. 67,000 प्रति माह तथा जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो के लिए रु. 37,000 प्रति माह, साथ में नियमानुसार HRA और मेडिकल सुविधाएं। फेलोशिप की अवधि 2 वर्ष है।
Q: What is the age limit?
Below 35 years for RA and below 28 years for JRF as on the date of interview, with relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC candidates.
आरए पदों का इंटरव्यू 22 जुलाई 2026 और जेआरएफ पदों का 23 जुलाई 2026 को डिफेंस लेबोरेटरी, जोधपुर में सुबह 10:00 बजे वॉक-इन-इंटरव्यू।
Q: Is any TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is paid for attending the walk-in interview.
आरए के लिए अधिकतम 35 वर्ष और जेआरएफ के लिए 28 वर्ष। SC/ST और OBC उम्मीदवारों को नियमानुसार 5 वर्ष की छूट दी जाएगी।
Q: What documents should candidates bring?
A complete Bio-Data with recent passport photo affixed on the top right of the first page, one set of self-attested copies of all degree/academic certificates, mark sheets and experience certificates, plus the original certificates for verification. Candidates in service should bring an NOC from the present employer.
नहीं, इंटरव्यू के लिए कोई TA/DA नहीं दिया जाएगा।
Important Links / महत्वपूर्ण लिंक
Source: Official Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur website. All links are verified government sources.
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