DRDO Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 01 JRF Post

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 28 years.
• Age relaxation as per Government rules for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria (Computer Science related JRF)

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Science with first division from an AICTE-accredited institute/university and CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification. (OR) Postgraduate degree (ME/M.Tech) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Science in first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels, from AICTE-accredited institutions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms.
• Excellent programming skills in C, C++, Python, and HMI development.
• Experience with open-source system development frameworks.
• Knowledge of major machine learning algorithms.

Note: The primary focus is on the Computer Science-related position; an Electrical/Electronics branch is mentioned in the PDF with a separate eligibility.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 03 March 2026 (within 20 days from the advertisement publication in Employment News/Newspaper)

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Application Fees

• No application fee details are mentioned in the notification. If applicable, follow the official notification for fee information at the time of submission.

How to Apply

• The application is to be submitted offline through the DRDO website. Detailed advertisement, application form, and formats are available at the DRDO site under What’s New > Application for the post of JRF at DYSL - CT, Chennai.
• The filled application along with self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience should reach the Director, DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory - Cognitive Technology, DRDO, E-Block, 5th Floor, IITM Research Park, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113 within 20 days from advertisement publication. The envelope should be marked “Application for JRF.”
• A soft copy of the application may also be sent to the official DRDO email address provided in the notification.

Note: This post is a temporary fellowship; it does not confer any right to absorption in DRDO. Candidates previously awarded a JRF in any DRDO lab/center/establishment are not eligible to reapply.