DRDO ASL JRF and RA Recruitment 2026
DRDO ASL JRF and RA Recruitment 2026 is the recruitment notice on drdo.gov.in.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | DRDO Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01 |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Qualification | JRF: first-class B.E./B.Tech + GATE or first-division M.E./M.Tech at UG+PG; RA: Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech + 3 years research/teaching |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny, written test and/or interview |
| State / UT | Telangana |
| Job Location | Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Salary | ₹37,000 – ₹67,000 per month |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
|---|
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRF-01 Electronics | JRF | 8 | As per notice |
| JRF-02 Mechanical/Aerospace | JRF | 6 | As per notice |
| JRF-03 Material Science | JRF | 1 | As per notice |
| JRF-04 CSE | JRF | 1 | As per notice |
| RA-05 Electronics | RA | 1 | As per notice |
The Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) of DRDO, at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad 500058, has advertised 17 Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate posts under ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01. Indian nationals with a first-class B.E./B.Tech plus a valid GATE score, or a first-division M.E./M.Tech at both UG and PG (and a Ph.D. or three years’ research/teaching for the RA post), can apply. Maximum age on the closing date is 28 for JRF and 35 for RA (SC/ST +5, OBC +3). Stipend is ₹37,000 (JRF) and ₹67,000 (RA). Send a hard-copy application to the Director, ASL, within 21 days of publication in Employment News (the 12–18 September 2026 issue). Confirm the exact closing date and any later PDF on drdo.gov.in vacancies. This page does not use third-party job-alert URLs.
DRDO ASL JRF RA Recruitment 2026 @drdo.gov.in
The walk-in / written-interview venue printed with the notice is the Agarwal / APJ ASL Auditorium, Kanchanbagh. Fellowship is two years; a JRF may be upgraded to SRF in year three and extended to year four. An RA appointment is two years with no extension printed. There is no claim to regular absorption in DRDO. No TA/DA.
Open the official DRDO vacancies page and look for the ASL JRF/RA PDF if it is hosted there.
Official links
Postal: Director, ASL, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad 500058
Highlights
Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
Lab | Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), DRDO, Hyderabad |
Advertisement | ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01 |
Posts | JRF (4 streams) and RA Electronics — 17 |
Last date | 21 days from Employment News publication (12–18 Sep 2026 issue ≈ 03.10.2026 if counted from 12.09.2026 — confirm on drdo.gov.in) |
Mode | Hard copy to Director, ASL — super-scribe post number on the envelope |
Fee | Not printed |
Stipend | JRF ₹37,000; RA ₹67,000 per month |
Selection | Scrutiny of marks, then written test and/or interview |
Vacancy
Post code | Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
JRF-01 | Electronics / Electrical / EEE / ECE | 8 |
JRF-02 | Mechanical / Aerospace | 6 |
JRF-03 | Material Science | 1 |
JRF-04 | Computer Science & Engineering | 1 |
RA-05 | Electronics | 1 |
Total | 17 | |
Important dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Employment News issue referred | 12–18 September 2026 |
Closing | 21 days from the date of publication of that advertisement |
Age reckoned on | Closing date |
Written / interview | After scrutiny; venue ASL Kanchanbagh |
Posts covered
Junior Research Fellow — Electronics, Mechanical/Aerospace, Material Science, CSE
Research Associate — Electronics
Eligibility
Item | Rule in the notice |
|---|---|
Nationality | Indian nationals |
JRF education | First-class B.E./B.Tech in the listed branch with GATE, or M.E./M.Tech first division at both UG and PG in the same stream |
RA education | Ph.D. in Electronics or M.E./M.Tech Electronics first division with three years research/teaching experience |
Age — JRF | Maximum 28 years on the closing date |
Age — RA | Maximum 35 years on the closing date |
Relaxation | SC/ST +5 years; OBC +3 years (as printed) |
Govt employees | NOC required |
Selection process
Stage | What it is |
|---|---|
Scrutiny | Marks and documents, including GATE copy where applicable |
Written and/or interview | At ASL Kanchanbagh (auditorium named in the notice) |
Offer | Fellowship only — no regular DRDO post |
Exam pattern
The notice allows a written test and/or interview after scrutiny. Paper pattern and marks are not printed in the extract used here — follow the call letter / DRDO PDF.
How to apply
Open the official vacancies page and download any ASL PDF posted there.
Prepare a neat application with complete biodata, email, mobile number, photograph and (for JRF) a valid GATE score copy.
Write the post number on the envelope.
Post it to Director, ASL, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad 500058.
It must reach within 21 days of publication in Employment News.
Application fee
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Fee printed | None |
Salary / stipend
Post | Monthly stipend | Tenure (as printed) |
|---|---|---|
JRF | ₹37,000 | 2 years; may upgrade to SRF in year 3 and extend to year 4 |
RA | ₹67,000 | 2 years; no extension printed |
Post the application within the 21-day Employment News window. Recheck dates and any later PDF only on drdo.gov.in.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for DRDO ASL JRF/RA 2026?
The application must reach the Director, ASL, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad 500058 within 21 days of publication in Employment News. Counted from the 12–18 September 2026 issue that is about 03.10.2026 — confirm on drdo.gov.in.
How many vacancies are there?
17 posts: JRF Electronics 8, Mechanical/Aerospace 6, Material Science 1, CSE 1, and RA Electronics 1. Advertisement ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01.
Stipend and age?
JRF ₹37,000 and RA ₹67,000 a month. Maximum age on the closing date is 28 for JRF and 35 for RA; SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years.
How is selection done?
Scrutiny of marks, then a written test and/or interview. Super-scribe the post number on the envelope. There is no claim to regular DRDO absorption. No TA/DA.
