Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment at Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), DRDO

About the Notification

The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), part of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Bangalore, invites applications for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for defence-related research. Candidates must have a BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and GATE qualification or an ME/MTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division. Selection will be through screening and interview. The initial tenure is for two years, extendable up to four years based on performance.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Age Limit

Maximum age is 28 years as on the closing date of application (18-09-2026). Age relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC/ST and OBC candidates.

Educational Qualification

• BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and GATE qualification (if applicable).
• OR ME/MTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division.
• All degrees must be from recognized Universities/Institutions approved by AICTE/UGC.

Application Fee

Details regarding application fee are not mentioned in the notification.

Pay Scale

Salary details are not provided in the notification.

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications.
2. Eligible candidates called for interview.
3. GATE paper and qualifying degree subjects must be related to the applied discipline.
4. Work experience in the subject area will be preferred.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in).
2. Fill the application form and scan it along with self-attested educational certificates, birth certificate, GATE/NET score card, caste certificate (if applicable) into a single PDF file.
3. Name the file as SUBJECT CODE_YOUR NAME_DATE OF EMAIL.
4. Email the application to hrd.debel.debel@gov.in before 18-09-2026.
5. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Required Documents

• Self-attested copies of educational certificates.
• Proof of date of birth (matriculation certificate/birth certificate).
• GATE/NET score card (valid and as on closing date, if applicable).
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Signed application form.

Important Links

• Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in/
• Application Email: hrd.debel.debel@gov.in
• Notification PDF: Download Notification PDF