Job Description

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, one of the Premier
Research Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) engaged in
Research & Development of Missile Systems for Indian Armed Forces. DRDL invites applications
from young and meritorious Indian Nationals, who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research Fellow (JRF).


Stipend (Monthly): JRF will receive a stipend of Rs.31,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO Rules.
JRF Tenure: Initially the offer is for a period of two years which may be extendable for further two
years subject to Internal Screening Committee recommendations.

Medical benefits: The medical facilities, for self only, available in DRDO will be extended through
MI Room.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is maximum of 28 years as on the closing date of advertisement.
The upper age limit shall be relaxable to the candidates belonging to SC/ST is 5 years and OBC is
3 years.

Application Procedure: Eligible candidates may send their duly completed applications as per
enclosed format which can be downloaded from www.drdo.gov.in. Duly filled in application form
must be sent to “The Director, Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Dr APJ
Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad - 500 058”. Candidates should write
in bold letters ‘APPLICATION FOR JRF RECRUITMENT’ on TOP of the cover of envelope.

• The filled application should be sent with self attested copies of DOB Certificate, Degree/Provisional Certificate along with Marks Memos, GATE score card, Caste Certificate, NOC & other testimonials. Copies of GATE Score Card, B.Tech/M.Tech marks memos are compulsorily enclosed to the application form.  The candidate must submit the supporting document for converting CGPA / CPI to equivalent percentage (%) from concerned University.

Last Date: The last date for receipt of application at DRDL is 30 days from the date of publication
in Employment News or before 14/06/2021 as per DRDO website notification. Applications
received after due date for whatsoever reasons, shall not be entertained. Incomplete applications
are liable to be rejected.

Selection Process:

• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted basis on valid GATE score and percentage of marks

obtained in minimum qualifying degree.

• GATE paper and subject of qualifying degree must be related to the subject/discipline against which the candidate is applying.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for personal interview to be held at DRDL, Hyderabad or through video conferencing as decided by the Director, DRDL, which will be communicated to the individual separately.
• The time and date of interview will be intimated by speed post/email.
• Candidates serving in Govt. or in Govt. owned organization will be required to produce “NOC” from their respective Department/Employer at the time of interview failing which the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the interview or they should apply through proper channel.
• Working experience in the area of subject will be preferred.

Venue of Interview: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Ministry of Defence,
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad — 500 058.

important Instructions:

• Only those candidates who have been awarded Degree/Provisional Certificate are eligible to apply.
• Candidates should make their own arrangement for their stay and transport in Hyderabad.
• Candidates need to produce Original Certificates/Testimonial for proof of Caste, Age,
• Educational Qualifications and No Objection Certificate (where applicable), along with two passport size photographs at the time of interview.
• It may please be noted that offer of Fellowship will under no circumstances confer on candidates any right of absorption in DRDO.
• Award of Fellowship shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. It shall be entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, which may refuse to admit any candidate without assigning any reason thereof.
• The candidate may be allowed to register for part-time Ph.D with any University/Institution during the tenure of the fellowship.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected.
• Number of vacancies may increase or decrease without prior notice. DRDL, Hyderabad is situated at Kanchanbagh PO and it is connected by Bus Route from Secunderabad & Koti : Bus Number (102); From LB Nagar: Bus Number (300).

For details contact DRDL: 040-24583150/24583151 between 0900 to 1700 hrs on all working days
(Monday to Friday).

Skills Required

• GATE