DRDO NSTL JRF Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in for 7 Posts

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 28 years.
• Relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in a relevant B.E./B.Tech program with first division and a valid NET/GATE score, OR
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant M.E./M.Tech program with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.

Discipline Alignment

• The degree and the postgraduate degree should be in the same discipline/branch.
• NET/GATE is essential for B.E./B.Tech candidates.

Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 26 February 2026
• Reporting Time: 09:00 Hrs.

*(If any date is not fully resolved from the source, it is noted here as provided.)

Application Fee

• General/OBC candidates: Rs. 10 (to be paid via IPO/DD in favor of “The Director, NSTL” payable at Visakhapatnam) or online payment to the NSTL Public Fund Account.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates: Exempted from payment.

General Instructions

• Award of fellowship does not confer any right of absorption in DRDO.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the walk-in.
• Candidates working in PSU/Autonomous Bodies should bring No Objection Certificate.
• Attend only with prescribed qualifications from a recognized university.
• NSTL reserves the right to select or reject any candidate.

Documents to Bring

• Bio-data and original documents with photocopies: mark sheets, birth proof, NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), Photo ID, 2 passport photos, and fee payment proof (if applicable).