DRDO DYSL-CT JRF Recruitment 2026–27

Organization: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
Laboratory: DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Cognitive Technology (DYSL-CT)
Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Advertisement No.: DYSL-CT/ADM/JRF/15/ADV/2026-27/15
Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Application Mode: Offline / prescribed application form
Published Date: 14 August 2026
Application Start: 14 August 2026
Last Date: 4 September 2026

DRDO's official vacancies portal confirms that this recruitment is currently open and closes on 4 September 2026.

About DYSL-CT

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Cognitive Technology (DYSL-CT) conducts R&D in areas including Cognitive Radio, Cognitive Radar and Cognitive Surveillance.

Educational Qualification

The JRF recruitment is intended for candidates with relevant Engineering/Technology qualifications in the disciplines prescribed in the official advertisement.

Depending on the discipline, eligible qualifications can include:

B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE qualification

or

M.E./M.Tech in the relevant Engineering/Technology discipline

Candidates must satisfy the exact discipline and academic requirements specified in Advertisement No. DYSL-CT/ADM/JRF/15/ADV/2026-27/15.

Age Limit

Maximum Age for JRF: 28 years

Applicable relaxation is provided to eligible reserved-category candidates according to Government of India/DRDO rules.

Fellowship

JRF Fellowship: ₹37,000 per month + HRA

HRA is payable as applicable under DRDO rules.

Fellowship Nature

The JRF position is a temporary research fellowship. It does not provide any right to permanent absorption or regular employment in DRDO.

DRDO also specifies that candidates who have previously been awarded a JRF position in a DRDO laboratory/centre/establishment are not eligible to receive another JRF under the applicable conditions.

Selection Process

Application Screening/Shortlisting → Interview → Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview as prescribed by DYSL-CT.

Application Mode

Candidates must use the prescribed application form issued with the recruitment.

DRDO's official page provides two separate files for this recruitment:

Job Location

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Cognitive Technology (DYSL-CT)
5th Floor, E-Block
IITM Research Park
Taramani
Chennai – 600113, Tamil Nadu

Important Dates

Notification Published: 14 August 2026
Application Start: 14 August 2026
Last Date: 4 September 2026

As of 24 August 2026, the application window is currently open.

Important Instructions

Candidates should submit only the prescribed application form and ensure that their educational qualification, GATE/other applicable eligibility, age and supporting documents satisfy the notification.

Candidates whose grades are expressed in CGPA should provide the applicable CGPA-to-percentage conversion proof from their university/institution where required.

The fellowship is temporary and can be terminated according to the applicable fellowship rules.

How to Apply

Download the official Advertisement and Application Form from the DRDO vacancy page.

Complete the application form and attach the prescribed self-attested educational, eligibility and other supporting documents.

Submit the application according to the method/address specified in Advertisement No. DYSL-CT/ADM/JRF/15/ADV/2026-27/15 before 4 September 2026.

DRDO Current JRF Vacancies and Application Form