DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Role :

Technical support associate &Back-End Process (Non-Technical)

Location :

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its prestigious laboratory Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, has announced the DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). This recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview and offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates who are interested in defence research and development.

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Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can directly attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date along with all necessary documents.

DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization Name: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Laboratory: Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)

Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Total Vacancies: 07

Job Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Recruitment Mode: Walk-in Interview

Interview Date: 26 February 2026

Education Required:

Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post must fulfill one of the following qualifications:

B.E / B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines with First Division and a valid GATE or NET qualification
OR

M.E / M.Tech in relevant disciplines with First Division in both Graduation and Post-Graduation

Relevant disciplines may include Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Instrumentation, or related branches as per project requirements.

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 28 Years as on the date of walk-in interview

Age Relaxation:

SC / ST / OBC / PwBD candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules

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The fellowship will be initially valid for two years, which may be extended based on performance and project requirements.
Selection Process
The selection process for DRDO NSTL Junior Research Fellow includes:
Written Test (if required, depending on the number of candidates)
Personal Interview
Final selection will be based on overall performance
A merit panel may also be prepared for future vacancies.
Walk-in Interview Details
Interview Date: 26 February 2026
Reporting Time: 09:00 AM
Interview Venue:
Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL),
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Candidates must report on time. Late arrivals may not be allowed to attend the interview.
Documents Required
Applicants must carry the following documents in original along with self-attested photocopies:
Bio-Data / Resume
Educational Qualification Certificates
All Semester Mark Sheets
GATE / NET Score Card (if applicable)
Proof of Date of Birth
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Passport-size Photographs
Application Fee
General / OBC Candidates: Nominal application fee as per notification
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: No application fee
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

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