DRDO Various Engineering Jobs

DRDO Various Engineering Jobs

The Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the official notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) recruitment 2025. As per the notice, candidates possessing B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech/MS/Postgraduate Degrees in relevant disciplines with valid NET/GATE can appear for a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 11th October 2025.

DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025 Vacancy details

DisciplineNumber of Vacancies
Computer Science & Engineering02
Mechanical Engineering01
Chemical Engg./Polymer/Rubber/Nanotech/Materials Science01
Opto Electronics01
Electrical & Electronics / ECE / InstrumentationAnticipated
PhysicsAnticipated
Oceanography/Ocean Technology/MeteorologyAnticipated

Essential Qualification DRDO JRF Recruitment

Engineering Streams:

  • B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline in First Division with valid NET/GATE
  • OR M.E/M.Tech in relevant discipline in First Division at Graduate & Postgraduate level

Physics / Oceanography / Meteorology:

  • Postgraduate Degree in basic science in First Division with valid NET
  • OR M.E/M.Tech in relevant specialization with First Division at Graduate & Postgraduate level

DRDO JRF Recruitment Age Limit

Maximum Age: 28 years (as on interview date)

Relaxation:

  • OBC – 3 years
  • SC/ST – 5 years

Salary details DRDO JRF Recruitment

Rs.37,000/- per month + HRA (as per Govt. norms)

Selection Process  DRDO JRF Recruitment

The selection will be based on Walk-in Interview.

How to apply DRDO JRF Recruitment

Eligible Candidates must email their one-page bio-data prior to interview at hrd.npol@gov.in.

Report at the venue on 11th October 2025, 09:30 AM with:

One recent passport-size photograph

Original certificates, testimonials, NET/GATE score card

Community certificate

Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID or Driving License)

One set of self-attested photocopies of documents

Important Dates DRDO JRF Recruitment

Notification Release25 August 2025
Walk-in Interview11 October 2025, 09:30 AM
VenueBhavan’s Varuna Vidyalaya, Campus of NPOL, Thrikkakara PO, Kochi, Kerala – 682021
Official NotificationClick here
DRDO Official WebsiteClick here

When is the Walk-in Interview for DRDO NPOL JRF Recruitment 2025?

11th October 2025 (Saturday) at 09:30 AM.

 What is the age limit for DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025?

Maximum 28 years with relaxation for OBC, SC, ST.

What is the educational qualification required for DRDO NPOL JRF Recruitment ?

 B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech with valid NET/GATE or relevant PG with NET qualification.

What is the selection process for DRDO NPOL JRF Recruitment 2025?

Direct Walk-in Interview at NPOL, Kochi.