16 Sept 2026
₹37,000 per month plus HRA
2 years (extendable)
ME/M.Tech with first division or BE/B.Tech with GATE/NET in specified fields
Mark sheets (10th onwards), caste certificate, passport photo, NOC if employed
Deadline: 16 Sept 2026
Here's a rare chance to work with India's premier defence research organization. The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE) under DRDO is offering Junior Research Fellow positions with a solid ₹37,000 monthly stipend plus HRA. Unlike typical online applications, this one requires a physical walk-in interview in Chandigarh.
Key Details Information
| Stipend | ₹37,000/month + HRA
| Total Seats | 8 (Computer Science-3, Civil-1, Geo-informatics-2, Atmospheric Science-2)
| Interview Dates | September 15-16, 2026
| Age Limit | 28 years (SC/ST/OBC relaxations apply)
| Tenure | 2 years (extendable)
DGRE is looking for specialists in four domains. The eligibility varies for each:
Computer Science JRF (3 seats)
ME/M.Tech in CS/IT with first division or BE/B.Tech with GATE/NET qualification. Bonus if you know AI/ML, Python, or game engines.
Civil Engineering JRF (1 seat)
M.Tech in Structural Engineering or B.Tech with GATE. AutoCAD and STAAD Pro skills get preference.
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