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DRDO NPOL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walk in

NotificationPublished 1 Sept 2026

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NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

positions are notified discipline-wise. Only Mechanical Engineering has a confirmed number of posts (4); the remaining six disciplines are listed as "Anticipated," meaning the exact number of positions will depend on requirement at the time of selection.

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

criteria is discipline-specific as well as is based on the essential educational qualification listed for each subject area. test-takers already working in Government, Public Sector Undertakings, or Autonomous Bodies should send in through proper channel. All qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutions, along with where NET/GATE is prescribed, it must be valid as on the date of the walk-in interview. aspirants with an essential qualification degree from a foreign university must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, Delhi, along with submit it along with their application documents.

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Qualification

For the Graduate level, "1st Division" refers to a B.Sc or B.Tech degree, as applicable. The decision of the Director, NPOL, on the prescribed qualifications, their equivalence, along with relevance to the Laboratory is final. The equivalent acceptable subjects/disciplines for the essential qualification are as per RAC, DRDO norms, along with NET is deemed to include other relevant national-level fellowships awarded by Central Government Departments/Agencies.

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The department has confirmed that, The authorized announcement does not mention any application fee for NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026.

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Stipend

Chosen Junior Research Fellows receive monthly emoluments of Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible under the rules. The Fellowship is awarded initially for a period of two years, extendable as per rules. The notification clarifies that the offer of a Fellowship does not confer on Fellows any right to absorption in DRDO.

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 is entirely through a walk-in interview; there is no separate written examination or online screening stage described in the notification. Key points of the process:
applicants appear for the walk-in interview on the notified date, time, as well as venue, along with all required original certificates along with self-attested copies
Interested applicants should know that, A panel of shortlisted test-takers is drawn up for both the currently notified openings along with future positions , in addition to this panel remains operative for a period of one year
Aspirants are advised that, Empanelment does not, by itself, entitle a candidate to an offer of Fellowship – an offer is contingent upon posts actually arising during the year
The Director, NPOL, reserves the right not to select any candidate if suitable aspirants are not available

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 does not use an online application portal – interested as well as shortlisted test-takers send in by appearing directly for the walk-in interview. The process is as follows:
Appear for the walk-in interview on 10 October 2026 (Saturday) at 09:30 hrs, at Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya, in the campus of NPOL, Thrikkakara P.O., Kochi – 682021
Carry all certificates/testimonials/Community Certificate/valid GATE or NET Score Card, etc., in original, for verification at the time of interview
as well carry a set of self-attested copies of all testimonials/certificates
Carry an original ID proof (Voter's ID/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence)
Carry one recent colour passport-size photograph
Optionally, prospective test-takers may e-mail a one-page bio-data to [email protected] in advance, to help NPOL make the necessary administrative arrangements for the interview

NPOL JRF Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

Only applicants possessing the prescribed qualification(s) for a discipline need register ; test-takers with a foreign university degree must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, Delhi
Interested applicants should know that, All qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutions, in addition to NET/GATE (wherever prescribed) must be valid as on the date of the walk-in interview
Interested applicants should know that, test-takers working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should submit through proper channel
Any additional information or amendments relating to this hiring procedure will be updated only on the DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in); aspirants are advised to confirm the website regularly until the selection exercise concludes
A Hindi version of the advertisement is additionally available on the DRDO website; in case of any ambiguity or dispute in interpreting the Hindi version, the instructions in the English version shall prevail
Interested applicants should know that, Offer of a Fellowship does not confer any right on Fellows for absorption in DRDO