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
DRDO announced Research Associate and Junior Research Fellowship positions at Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur. The fellowship amounts are substantial, especially the Rs 67,000 per month for the RA role.
Applications for the previous cycle closed with walk-in interviews held on July 22 and July 23, 2026. If you are from Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, this kind of government research opening is worth tracking. The next cycle is expected around the same time next year.
While applications for the last cycle have closed, you can use this time to review the eligibility criteria and required documents. Preparing these now will ensure you are ready to apply as soon as the next cycle opens.
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
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If you are exploring more defense research openings, you should also check the complete DRDO Internships guide. Multiple fellowships and paid internships open 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
DRDO fellowships usually attract a strong applicant pool from IITs, NITs, and central universities. 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 Chennai fellowship and the DRDO SAG JRF Delhi openings. Both carry the same Rs 37,000 monthly fellowship.
The stipend structure here is 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.
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.
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.
Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis can also apply for RA positions. The final fellowship offer will only be issued after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded.
Relaxation rules:
If you are serious about research careers, PSUs, defense technology, or eventually aiming for PhD programs, this DRDO DLJ JRF Recruitment is relevant.
The exposure inside DRDO labs can strengthen research profiles significantly, especially for students working in materials science, defense 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 and DRDO NPOL Paid Internship. Those openings get strong traffic.
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