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DRDO DL Jodhpur Junior Research Fellowship and Research Associateship 2025

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Eligibility

B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech and Ph.D. degree holders

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Award

Up to ₹67,000 plus HRA

Deadline

10-Jul-2025

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About The Program

The DRDO DL Jodhpur Junior Research Fellowship and Research Associateship 2025 is an opportunity offered by the Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, a material cluster laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Eligible applicants can apply for the positions of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹67,000 plus HRA.

Source: drdo.gov.in

EligibilityDeadline Date: 10-Jul-2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

  • not exceed the age of 28 years
  • hold a first-division B.E./B.Tech degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science with NET/GATE qualification, OR
  • hold a first-division M.E./M.Sc./M.Tech degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Chemistry with CSIR-UGC (NET), MHRD (GATE) or JEST qualification

For Research Associate (RA)

  • not exceed the age of 35 years
  • hold a first-division Ph.D degree in Physics/Electronics, OR
  • have 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after a postgraduate degree in Physics/Electronics or related area, with at least one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal

Note:- Age is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD and 3 years for OBC applicants.

Benefits

The selected students will receive:-

  • Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 and HRA, as per DRDO rules.
  • Research Associate: ₹67,000 and HRA, as per DRDO rules.

Note:- The tenure for both positions is 2 years. JRF fellows have the opportunity to receive an upgrade to Senior Research Fellow as per DRDO rules.

Documents
  • Birth certificate or 10th class marksheet
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Government ID proof (Aadhaar card or PAN card)
  • Academic transcripts
  • GATE/NET/JEST scorecard
  • Caste/category/medical certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience certificate
  • No objection certificate (if applicable)
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Eligible applicants must visit the following address at 10:00 hrs with the required documentation for the interview:
Defence Laboratory, 
Dr DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace,
Ratanada, Jodhpur - 342 011, Rajasthan

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Important Dates

Interview Date for RA: 8 July 2025
Interview Date for JRF: 9-10 July 2025

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be selected during the walk-in interviews.

Important documents
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Contact Details

Defence Laboratory, 
Dr DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace
Ratanada, Jodhpur - 342 011
Rajasthan
Email ID: hrd.dl@gov.in | Phone Number: 0291-2567403/406/409/410

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FAQ's

Question: Who can apply for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)?
Answer: Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering (with valid GATE score), or M.Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science (with NET/GATE) are eligible.

Question: Who is eligible for the Research Associate (RA) post?
Answer: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field or an M.E./M.Tech degree with 3 years of research/teaching/design experience and at least one research paper published in a journal.


Question: What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit applications is 10 July 2025.

Question: Do I need to send my application in advance?
Answer: No. It's a walk-in interview. No prior application submission is required.

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