DRDO NSTL JRF Recruitment 2026 offers a promising opportunity for engineering graduates to work with one of India’s premier defense laboratories. The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, has announced a Walk-in-Interview to fill 7 vacancies for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, and Instrumentation Engineering. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech degree with a valid NET/GATE score or a postgraduate engineering degree can attend the interview scheduled for February 26, 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus House Rent Allowance. 👉 free jpg to pdf converter
What is the date and venue for the DRDO NSTL JRF walk-in interview?
The walk-in interview is scheduled for February 26, 2026. Candidates must report at 09:00 Hrs to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Vigyan Nagar, Near N.A.D. Junction, Visakhapatnam – 530027.
What is the age limit for DRDO NSTL JRF recruitment?
The upper age limit is 28 years as of February 26, 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, and OBC candidates according to Government of India guidelines.
What are the educational qualifications required for this JRF position?
Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech degree in a relevant discipline with a First Division and a valid NET/GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech degree with First Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels.
How many vacancies are available and in which engineering branches?
There are a total of 07 vacancies: Mechanical Engineering (03), Electronics/ECE (02), Computer Science (01), and Instrumentation Engineering (01).
What is the application fee for the NSTL JRF recruitment?
General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay a fee of Rs. 10/- via Indian Postal Order, Demand Draft, or Online Transfer. SC, ST, and OBC candidates are exempted from this fee.
What is the monthly stipend for selected Junior Research Fellows?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable rules.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is primarily through a Walk-in-Interview. However, a written test consisting of objective-type questions may be conducted for initial screening if there are many applicants.
Official Notification
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