DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 has been notified by Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), Delhi, under Defence Research and Development Organisation. DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 invites applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals for engagement as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in specified disciplines.

DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 is being conducted through Walk-in-Interview scheduled on 25th March 2026 at 09:00 AM at Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110054. The fellowship relates to research in library and information science, documentation, software development and networking.

DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 provides a stipend of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus HRA as per DRDO rules. Fellows are not entitled to DA, CCA, bonus or retirement benefits. Medical facilities for self are available through MI Room facility in the campus.

DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 specifies that the fellowship will initially be offered for two years, extendable for further two years subject to recommendation of the Internal Screening Committee. The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of interview with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government rules.

DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 also outlines essential qualifications, selection procedure and detailed instructions for attending the walk-in-interview.

DRDO DESIDOC Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview

NOTIFICATION

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Age Limit: AGE CALCULATOR

Pay Scale

Application Process

Documents Required

• Complete Bio-data with photograph
• Original certificates for verification
• Self-attested copies of degree and mark sheets
• Experience certificate (if applicable)
• NOC from employer (if applicable)

Important Instructions

• Applications accepted only between 0900 hrs to 1000 hrs on interview date.
• Screening and verification between 0930 hrs to 1030 hrs.
• Interview of shortlisted candidates from 1100 hrs onwards.
• No TA/DA will be paid.
• Fellowship does not confer right of absorption in DRDO.
• Electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in premises.
• Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Official Website / Reference

https://drdo.gov.in/