DRDO NSTL has released the recruitment notification No: NSTL/JRF/01/2026 to fill the 07 Junior Research Fellow Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://drdo.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is Date of Interview: 26.02.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO NSTL Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 2026 notification and verify their eligibility.
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DRDO NSTL Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: DRDO Naval Science & Technological Laboratory |
| Notification No: NSTL/JRF/01/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 07 Junior Research Fellow Posts |
| Place of Posting: Visakhapatnam |
| Date of Interview: 26.02.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/ |
Current DRDO NSTL Job Openings:
- Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engg) – 03 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (Electronics/ Electronics & Comm. Engg.) – 02 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow (Computer Science Engg) – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow (Instrumentation Engg. /Electronics & Instrumentation Engg) – 01 Post
DRDO NSTL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for DRDO Naval Science & Technological Laboratory:
- Graduate in a concerned professional course (B.E./ B.Tech) with first division With a valid NET/GATE score. OR
- Post Graduate in concerned professional course (M.E./ M.Tech) with first division both at UG and PG level.
Age Limit for DRDO NSTL:
- Junior Research Fellow – 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
- For OBC Applicants: +3 years
- For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years
- For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years
- For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for DRDO NSTL:
- Junior Research Fellow – Rs. 37,000/- (Plus House Rent Allowance)
Method of Selection for DRDO NSTL:
- Walk-in-Interview /Written Test
Examination Fee:
- The examination fee of Rs. 10 must be paid online to the bank account listed below (payment receipt must be given at the time of interview) or by crossed Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft made payable at Visakhapatnam in the name of “The Director, NSTL.” Candidates who identify as SC, ST, or OBC are not need to pay this.
- Name of Account – Director NSTL Public Fund Account
- Bank’s Name & Branch – State Bank of India, NSTL Branch
- Account No. – 10364722847
- IFSC – SBIN0011161
How to Submit an Application:
- Interested candidates may appear before the Selection Committee with their Bio-Data and the under mentioned documents (in Original) and a set of photo copies
- Mark sheets and certificates in support of Educational Qualification(s)
- Birth certificate or Matriculation / 10th class certificate in support of Date of Birth
- Valid NET/GATE score card (if applicable)
- Valid SC/ ST/OBC certificate (if applicable)
- A valid Photo ID card (Aadhaar/ PAN card/ Voter ID card/ Passport)
- Two (02) recent passport size photographs
- Venue: Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Vigyan Nagar, Near N.A.D. Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 530 027
Crucial Dates:
- Date of Interview: 26.02.2026
DRDO NSTL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of DRDO Naval Science & Technological Laboratory: Website Link |
| Advertisement and Application Form for DRDO Naval Science & Technological Laboratory: Advertisement & Application PDF |
