DRDO Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2025 Announced – Check Interview Details & Selection Process

DRDO Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2025: The Naval Science and Technological Laboratories (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the recruitment of 07 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts in various disciplines for the year 2025. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates to work with one of India’s prestigious defence research organizations.

DRDO Junior Research Fellow Vacancy 2025

Overview of NSTL-DRDO Recruitment 2025

Event	Details
Organization	Naval Science and Technological Laboratories (NSTL)
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies	07
Mode of Application	Walk-in Interview
Job Location	NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Maximum Age Limit	28 years
Stipend	₹37,000 + House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Tenure	2 years (extendable as per rules)
Application Fee	₹10 (Exempted for SC/ST/OBC)

Vacancy Details

The 07 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) are distributed across the following disciplines:

Discipline	Vacancies
Mechanical Engineering	To be specified
Electronics Engineering	To be specified
Naval Architecture	To be specified
Aerospace/CFD Engineering	To be specified
Computer Science Engineering	To be specified

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria for NSTL-DRDO Recruitment 2025:

Educational Qualification

Mechanical Engineering:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (First Division) with a valid NET/GATE score.
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (First Division in both Graduate and Postgraduate levels).

Electronics Engineering:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics (First Division) with a valid NET/GATE score.
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Electronics (First Division in both Graduate and Postgraduate levels).

Naval Architecture:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Naval Architecture (First Division) with a valid NET/GATE score.
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Naval Architecture (First Division in both Graduate and Postgraduate levels).

Aerospace/CFD Engineering:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering (First Division) with a valid NET/GATE score.
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Aerospace/Propulsion/CFD Engineering (First Division in both Graduate and Postgraduate levels).

Computer Science/IT:

• B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT (First Division) with a valid NET/GATE score.
  OR
• M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science/IT (First Division in both Graduate and Postgraduate levels).

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years (as of the interview date).
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
  • OBC Candidates: 3 years

Application Fee

• General Candidates: ₹10 (via crossed Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft).
• SC/ST/OBC Candidates: Exempted.

Payment Options:

• Demand Draft: Payable to “Director, NSTL” at Visakhapatnam.
• Online Payment: Receipt must be submitted at the time of the interview.

Walk-in Interview Details

The recruitment process will be conducted via a walk-in interview.

Important Instructions:

1. Carry all original documents and self-attested copies of:
   • Educational qualifications.
   • Age proof.
   • NET/GATE scorecard.
   • Payment receipt (if applicable).
2. Venue:
   NSTL, Visakhapatnam.
3. Reporting Time:
   Candidates must report on time. Latecomers will not be entertained.
4. No TA/DA:
   Candidates will not receive any Travel Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) for attending the interview.

Selection Process

The selection for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts will be based on the following stages:

1. Walk-in Interview:
   • Candidates will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications, NET/GATE score, and performance in the interview.
2. Document Verification:
   • All submitted documents will be verified for authenticity.

Stipend and Tenure

Stipend:

• Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000, along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per the rules.

Tenure:

• The initial tenure is 2 years, which can be extended based on performance and organizational requirements.

How to Apply

Steps to Attend the Walk-In Interview:

1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all educational, age, and other eligibility requirements.
2. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (if applicable) and retain the payment receipt.
3. Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents in both original and photocopy form.
4. Reach Venue: Report to the interview venue at NSTL, Visakhapatnam, on the scheduled date and time.

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