DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory ,Chennai invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Eligible candidates may apply through Postal and Email
Date Posted: 17th August 2026
Hiring Organization: DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory
About Organization : Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DD R&D) of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services. DRDO’s pursuit of self-reliance and successful indigenous development and production of strategic systems and platforms such as Agni and Prithvi series of missiles; light combat aircraft, Tejas; multi-barrel rocket launcher, Pinaka; air defence system, Akash; a wide range of radars and electronic warfare systems; etc., have given quantum jump to India’s military might, generating effective deterrence and providing crucial leverage.
Job Title: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Employment Type: Temporary
Qualifications:
- B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Science or Equivalent Engineering Discipline in First Division from AICTE accredited Institute / University with CSIR-UGC (NET) / GATE Qualification.
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Post Graduate Degree in professional course (M.E. / M.Tech) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Science or Equivalent Engineering Discipline in First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level and both from AICTE accredited Institute / University.
(or)
B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication / Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent Engineering Discipline in First Division from AICTE accredited Institute / University with CSIR – UGC (NET) / GATE qualification
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Post Graduate Degree in professional course (M.E. / M.Tech) in Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication / Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent Engineering Discipline in First Division at Graduate & Post Graduate level and both from AICTE accredited Institute / University
Job Location: Chennai, Tamilnadu
Salary:
- Rs.37000/- per month + HRA as applicable. No other allowances will be paid during the entire period
Apply Mode: Email and Postal
How to Apply:
- The detailed advertisement with application form and other specimen formats are available in the website www.drdo.gov.in (> what’s New > Application for the post of JRF at DYSL-CT, Chennai). Interested candidates can also obtain the application form and other details through email: [email protected]
- The duly filled-in application and self-attested copies of educational qualifications and experience should reach:
The Director,
DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory – Cognitive Technologies,
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),
E – Block, 5th Floor, IIT Madras Research Park,
Taramani, Chennai-600113.
Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/ Newspaper. - Candidates sending application by post should write “Application for JRF Recruitment” on the top of the envelope.
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The Application Form with supporting documents in PDF format can be sent to email: [email protected]
Address:
- The Director,
DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory – Cognitive Technologies,
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),
E – Block, 5th Floor, IIT Madras Research Park,
Taramani, Chennai-600113.
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