Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO)

Defence Electronics Research Laboratory(DLRL)

Chandrayanagutta, Hyderabad – 500 005
Website:https://drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-electronics-research-laboratory-dlrl

Fax:040-24440525

Advertisement for the Award of Junior Research Fellowship(JRF)

(Last date for receipt of application: 21 days from date of Advertisement in Employment
News)

Defence Electronics Research Laboratory(DLRL) , Hyderabad, one of the Premier Research

Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) is engaged in Research &
Development of Electronic Systems for Indian Armed Forces. DLRL invites applications from young
and meritorious Indian Nationals, who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research
Fellow(JRF).

Sl.No Fellowship Subject/Discipline No.of Essential Educational Qualification

vacancies

1 Electronics and 7 Graduate Degree in professional

Communication course (B.E/B.Tech) in first division
Junior Engineering with NET/GATE.
Research
2 Fellow(JRF) Mechanical 3 (or)
Engineering
Post Graduate Degree in
professional course (M.E/M.Tech) in
First Division both at Graduate and
Post Graduate level.

[In case a particular institute does

not have any criteria for First class
or Equivalent, 60% marks will be
taken a equivalent to First Class for
that institute. In such cases where
conversion formula is not available.
CGPA/ CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point
scale) will be taken as equivalent to
60%.]

Stipend (Monthly) :
JRF will receive a stipend of Rs.31,000/- + HRA as per DRDO Rules.

JRF Tenure:
Initially the offer is for a period of two years which may be extendable for further two years subject
to Internal Screening Committee recommendations
Medical benefits:
The medical facilities, for self only, available in DRDO will be extended through MI Room.

Age Limit:
The upper age limit is maximum of 28 years as on the closing date of advertisement. The upper
age limit shall be relaxable to the candidates belonging to SC/ST (5 years relaxation). OBC
candidates (3 years relaxation).

Application Procedure :
Eligible candidates may send their duly completed applications as per the format which can be
downloaded from “What’s new” section of www.drdo.gov.in. Duly filled in application form must be
sent to “The Director, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) – 500 005”. through speed
post only. Candidates are required to pay application fee of Rs.10/- Indian Postal Order(IPO) in
the name of Director, DLRL. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories and
women candidates are exempted from the payment.

The last date for receipt of the application at DLRL is 21 days from the date of publication in
Employment News. Applications received after due date for whatsoever reasons, shall not be
entertained. Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

Candidates should write in bold letters ‘APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT JRF’ on TOP of the
cover of envelope.

Selection process

 Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of valid GATE/NET score and on the
basis of percentage of marks obtained in minimum qualifying degree.

 The GATE/NET paper and subject of qualifying degree must be related to the subject/
Disciplines against which the candidate is applying.

 The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear in the personal interview to be held at
DLRL, Hyderabad.

 The time and date of interview will be intimated by speed post/ email.

 Candidates serving in Govt. or in Govt owned organization will be required to produce

“NOC” from their respective Department/ Employer at the time of Interview failing which
candidate will not be allowed to appear for the interview.

Venue of Interview:
Defence Electronics Research Laboratory(DLRL), Ministry of Defence, Chandrayanagutta Lines,
Hyderabad – 500 005.

Important Instructions:
 Only those candidates who have been awarded Degree/ Provisional Certificate are eligible
to apply.

 Candidates should make their own arrangement for their stay and transport in Hyderabad.

 Candidates need to produce their original Certificates/ Testimonial in original for proof of
 Caste, Age, disability, Educational Qualification and no objection certificate (where
applicable), along with two passport size photographs, at the time of interview.

 It may please be noted that offer of Fellowship will under no circumstances confer on
candidates any right of absorption in DRDO.

 Admission shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. The admission shall
be entirely at the discretion of the Selection committee of the lab which may refuse to admit
any candidate without assigning any reason thereof.

 Number of vacancies may increase or decrease without prior notice.

DLRL, Hyderabad is situated on Chandrayanagutta main Road and it is connected by Bus

Route as under

From Secunderabad & Koti : 102

From LB Nagar : 300

For details Contact DLRL: 040-24582423/24582574, between 0900 to 1700 hrs on all
working days ( Monday to Friday)
 APPLICATION FORM FOR JRF IN DLRL (DRDO)
Fellowship : Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

Subject : ECE / Mech. Engg Affix a recent

passport size
1) Name in full in BLOCK letters : _______________________________ photograph with
2) Father / Husband’s name : S/o , D/o, W/o ___________________ self-attestation
3) Present Address for correspondence: ___________________________
___________________________
4) Contact details : Mobile _________________ Email ID : ________________

5) Date of Birth and present age _____________ Age as on ______ Yrs ______ Months
(as on advt. closing date) (DD/MM/YYYY)
6) Gender (√ any one): Male Female Transgender
7) Category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST):______________ Whether belong to PwD : Yes / No

8) Educational Qualification: (Class X onwards only)

S. Class / Board/ University Month/ Max Marks Percentage(%)
No Degree with place year of Marks obtained
passing
1.
2.
3.

9) Work Experience (Latest First)

Name of Name of Organ. / Dept./ From To Nature of duties

Post Section performed

10) Whether Qualified in NET/GATE Examination : (2018/2019/2020) Yes/ No

If yes, Please mention score and validity : ________ and ________
11) No. of Publications/ Published Work in SCI Journals : ___________________
(Separate Annexure as bio-data should be attached with application form)
12) Postal Order Number (IPO of Rs.10/-) : ______________ Date ______________

13) DECLARATION.

I hereby declare that, the above furnished particulars are correct and no information is
suppressed. If at any time, I am found to have concealed/ distorted any information, my
fellowship shall be liable for summary termination without notice. I will, if and when
required, take up duty in the discharge of Government assignment anywhere in India.

Place :

Date : (Name/ Signature of Applicant)