DRDO TBRL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 14 JRF Posts

DRDO TBRL Recruitment 2026: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier agency responsible for military research and development. It conducts recruitment drives throughout the year for its numerous laboratories. Candidates must have completed their engineering degree in the relevant field, and GATE scores are mandatory for the online application. Candidates can apply from April 21 to April 29 to participate in the walk-in interview drive. 

DRDO TBRL Vacancy 2026

DRDO TBRL Vacancy has been announced for the Research Associate and Junior Research Fellowship profiles. 

• Mechanical Engineering:

• Openings: 2

• Walk-in Interview: April 21st, 2026

• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) / Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETC):

• Openings: 2

• Walk-in Interview: April 23 2026

• Computer Science:

• Openings: 4

• Walk-in Interview: April 24, 2026

• Electrical Engineering:

• Openings: 2

• Walk-in Interview: April 27, 2026

• Physics: 4

• Walk-in Interview: April 29, 2026

DRDO TBRL Eligibility Criteria 2026

DRDO TBRL Eligibility Criteria 2026 includes the age limit and educational qualification that every candidate needs to fulfil for the JRF and Research Associate recruitment drive. 

• Educational Qualification: B.Tech Degree in the relevant field with a PhD, depending on the posts. GATE scores are required to participate in the recruitment drive. 

• Age Limit: 28 years to 35 years

DRDO TBRL Interview Location 2026

• Interview Location: The walk-in interviews will be held at the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory (TBRL), Sector 30, Chandigarh.

• Posting Location: Selected candidates will be posted at the TBRL Range, Ramgarh.

Stipend, Application Process & Resources

The positions offer competitive stipends along with House Rent Allowance (HRA).

• Stipend Structure:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): ₹37,000 + HRA

• Research Associate (RA): ₹67,000 + HRA

Interested candidates should participate in the walk-in interview directly. It is crucial to carry all necessary documents as specified in the official notification. For detailed information and the official document, the notification PDF is available on the "Kuldeep Sir Under_score PW" Telegram channel.

Career Progression & Advantages of JRF/RA Roles at DRDO

• Sponsored PhD: DRDO may sponsor eligible candidates for PhD research at premier institutions, including various IITs. This offers an excellent pathway for advanced academic pursuits.

• Continued Preparation: These project-based roles typically last for 2-3 years. They offer a unique opportunity to continue preparing for other competitive examinations, such as the UPSC Engineering Services, while simultaneously securing a stable earning source. This is particularly beneficial for students facing financial hurdles or those who have already qualified GATE but aspire to achieve better scores for admission into top-tier institutions.