23 Jul 2026
Research Associate: Rs 67,000/month + HRA + medical facilities; JRF: Rs 37,000/month + HRA + medical facilities
2 years
Candidates must have relevant PhD, postgraduate, or engineering qualifications with first division. NET/GATE/JEST qualification is required for JRF roles in applicable disciplines.
Recent passport-size photo, biodata, original certificates, self-attested copies, NET/GATE/JEST proof, caste certificate if applicable, NOC for employed candidates, research papers/thesis for RA applicants
Deadline: 23 Jul 2026
DRDO has opened fresh Research Associate and Junior Research Fellowship positions at Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur. And the fellowship amount is catching attention for good reason, especially the Rs 67,000 per month RA role.
The walk-in interviews are scheduled for July 22 and July 23, 2026. If you're from Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, this is one of those government research openings worth tracking closely.
ParticularDetailsOrganization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Lab | Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur
Post | Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Openings | 10
RA Fellowship | Rs 67,000/month + HRA + medical facilities
JRF Fellowship | Rs 37,000/month + HRA + medical facilities
Duration | 2 Years
Interview Dates | 22 July 2026 and 23 July 2026
Mode | Walk-in Interview
Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Official Notification | Download Official Advertisement PDF
If you're exploring more defence research openings, you should also check the complete DRDO Internships 2026 guide. There are multiple fellowships and paid internships currently active across DRDO labs.
The Defence Laboratory Jodhpur recruitment includes both Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow roles across multiple disciplines.
PostDisciplineSeatsInterview DateResearch Associate | Physics/Materials | 2 | 22 July 2026
Research Associate | Electronics | 1 | 22 July 2026
JRF | Chemistry | 4 | 23 July 2026
JRF | Physics | 1 | 23 July 2026
JRF | Mechanical | 2 | 23 July 2026
Quick heads-up: DRDO fellowships usually attract a strong applicant pool from IITs, NITs, and central universities. But students from state universities with solid academics and GATE/NET scores regularly make it through too.
For Physics/Materials and Electronics RA positions, candidates must have:
The Electronics RA role accepts candidates with ME/MTech in Electronics plus relevant experience and publication requirements.
Students preparing for similar DRDO opportunities can also look at the DRDO CVRDE JRF 2026 Chennai fellowship and the DRDO SAG JRF 2026 Delhi openings. Both carry the same Rs 37,000 monthly fellowship.
The stipend structure here is honestly better than what many private research internships pay, especially for fresh postgraduates.
For JRF candidates, the fellowship may be extended further and upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) as per DRDO rules.
That said, DRDO has clearly mentioned that the fellowship does not guarantee permanent absorption into the organization later.
The interview venue is:
Defence Laboratory (DLJ)
Dr DS Kothari Marg
Ratanada Palace, Ratanada
Jodhpur – 342011, Rajasthan
Reporting time is 10:00 AM on the scheduled interview date.
I've seen many students arrive late assuming walk-ins stay open all day. Government lab interviews usually start documentation verification early in the morning, so reaching before reporting time matters.
Candidates must carry original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Worth noting: candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis can also apply for RA positions. But the final fellowship offer will only be issued after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded.
Relaxation rules:
If you're serious about research careers, PSUs, defence technology, or eventually aiming for PhD programs, this DRDO DLJ JRF Recruitment 2026 is definitely relevant.
The exposure inside DRDO labs can strengthen research profiles significantly, especially for students working in materials science, defence electronics, or applied physics domains.
You can also browse all opportunities on Talentd for more government internships, fellowships, and off-campus hiring updates.
Students specifically looking for paid DRDO internships should also check the DRDO RCI Paid Internship 2026 and DRDO NPOL Paid Internship 2026. Those openings are getting strong traffic right now.
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