DRDO NSTL Recruitment 2026 for 07 Junior Research Fellow Posts
February 2, 2026
Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, has released the notification for engagement of Junior Research Fellows for the year 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for 07 JRF vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, and Instrumentation Engineering. Candidates holding B.E./B.Tech with valid NET/GATE score or M.E./M.Tech with first division are eligible to appear for the walk-in interview scheduled on 26 February 2026. The selection may involve a written test followed by an interview, depending on the number of applicants.
Name of Organization
Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Education
B.E./B.Tech with NET/GATE or M.E./M.Tech in relevant discipline
Total Vacancies
07 Posts
Salary
₹37,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 28 Years (with applicable relaxations)
Application Fee
₹10/- (SC/ST/OBC exempted)
Selection Process
Written Test (if required) + Interview
Apply Mode
Walk-in-Interview
Job Location
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Last Date To Apply
26 February 2026 (Reporting at 09:00 Hrs)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering)
03
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Junior Research Fellow (Electronics / ECE)
02
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / ECE
Junior Research Fellow (Computer Science)
01
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science
Junior Research Fellow (Instrumentation)
01
B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Instrumentation / E&I
How to Apply
Download and fill the application form from the official DRDO NSTL notification
Report for the walk-in interview on 26 February 2026 at 09:00 Hrs
Carry original certificates along with self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, age proof, NET/GATE scorecard, and identity proof
Submit the application fee as applicable through IPO/DD or online payment before the interview
Attend the interview at Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Vigyan Nagar, Near N.A.D. Junction, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Keep copies of all submitted documents for future reference