Exciting Opportunity: DRDO Junior Research Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering

DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory for Smart Materials (DYSL-SM) is dedicated to the development of smart material technology solutions for national defence. The laboratory specializes in accelerated materials development, micro-robotics and stealth technologies.

Indian Nationals are invited for walk-in-interview on 26.08.2025 @ 09:30 hrs for the position of One (01) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on project in the area of Development of Smart Materials based robotic application including shape memory alloy and piezoelectric Materials.

📄 Essential Qualification

• B.E/B.Tech. in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering with First Class and a valid GATE score
• M.E/M.Tech. with First Class in Mechanical Mechatronics/ Robotics & Automation/Machine Design/Materials Engineering

📅 Important Dates

• Walk-in Interview Date: 26 August 2025

🖊️ Application Procedure

Candidates are required to bring original certificates and submit the prescribed application form with recent passport size photograph along with one set of self-attested copies of all papers/academic qualification certificates/Mark Sheets/Experience certificates etc. Application Form can be downloaded from the DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in (DRDO website is What’s New).

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❓ FAQs

1. What is the age limit for the JRF position?
   28 years for General, 31 years for OBC, and 33 years for SC/ST candidates.
2. How many posts are available?
   There is one Junior Research Fellow position available.
3. Where will the interview take place?
   At the DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory for Smart Materials.