
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun has released an official notification inviting applications for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts. A total of 08 vacancies are available across different disciplines.
The fellowship is offered for a period of two years (extendable as per rules). Candidates must meet the required educational qualification and age limit before applying. The last date to submit the application is within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
| Organisation | DRDO – IRDE, Dehradun |
| Advt No. | G/101/JRF/SRF |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Posts | 08 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Job Location | Dehradun |
| Application Mode | Offline + Email |
| Selection Process | Screening and Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, and application procedure.
Below is the table for the important dates
| Last Date of Application | 21 days from publication in Employment News |
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Electronics Engineering | 04 |
| Physics | 01 |
| Computer Science | 02 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 01 |
| Total | 08 |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| JRF (Electronics Engg.) | B.E/B.Tech in Electronics with First Division and valid NET/GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in Electronics with First Division | Maximum 28 years |
| JRF (Physics) | Postgraduate in Physics with First Division and valid NET/GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in Physics with First Division | Maximum 28 years |
| JRF (Computer Science) | B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science with First Division and valid NET/GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in relevant field | Maximum 28 years |
| JRF (Mechanical Engg.) | B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and valid NET/GATE OR M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | Maximum 28 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, and OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus HRA as per rules.
Candidates must download the prescribed application form from the DRDO website and fill it carefully. The completed application along with required documents should be sent to the Director, IRDE, Dehradun.
Applicants must also email the scanned application form along with all supporting documents in a single PDF file to the given email ID before the closing date.
Candidates should clearly mention “APPLICATION FOR JRF ENGAGEMENT” on the envelope.
Candidates need to submit an Indian Postal Order of Rs. 10 in favour of Director, IRDE, Dehradun. SC, ST, and OBC candidates are exempted from the fee.
Selection will be based on screening of applications followed by interview. Candidates may be shortlisted based on GATE score and academic performance.
Official Notification & Application Form: DOWNLOAD PDF
Official Website: www.drdo.gov.in
Email ID: director.irde@gov.in.






