DRDO TBRL Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for JRF & RA | 14 Vacancies | Salary ₹67,000
🚀 Big Opportunity in DRDO – Walk-in Interview (April 2026)
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh has released an official notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Research Associate (RA) posts.
📅 Important Dates
- Walk-in Start: 21 April 2026
- Walk-in End: 29 April 2026
- Different dates for each discipline (see table above)
👉 Total Vacancies: 14
👉 Walk-in Dates: 21 April to 29 April 2026
👉 Salary Up to ₹67,000 + HRA
📄 Source:
📊 Number of Vacancies & Discipline-wise Details
👉 Total = 14 Posts
| Sr. No. | Position | Eligibility | Nos. | Date of Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Mechanical Engg. |
BE/B.Tech in Mechanical in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical in 1st Division both at Graduate and Postgraduate level. | 02 | 21.04.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 2 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Physics | Post Graduation in Physics in 1st Division with valid NET qualification | 02 | 22.04.2026 (Wednesday) |
| 3 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Electronics & Communication Engg |
BE/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engg / Electronics & Telecommunication in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engg / Electronics & Telecommunication Engg in 1st Division both at Graduate and Postgraduate level. | 02 | 23.04.2026 (Thursday) |
| 4 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Computer Science |
BE/B.Tech in Computer Science in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science in 1st Division both at Graduate and Postgraduate level. | 04 | 24.04.2026 (Friday) |
| 5 | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Electrical Engg. |
BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engg in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engg in 1st Division both at Graduate and Postgraduate level. | 02 | 27.04.2026 (Monday) |
| 6 | Research Associate (RA) Metallurgy & Material Engg. |
Ph.D or equivalent degree in Material Science/Metallurgy OR Post Graduation + 3 years experience + 1 SCI Journal publication | 01 | 28.04.2026 (Tuesday) |
| 7 | Research Associate (RA) Physics |
Ph.D or equivalent degree in Physics OR Post Graduation + 3 years experience + 1 SCI Journal publication | 01 | 29.04.2026 (Wednesday) |
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
🔹 Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
- BE/B.Tech (1st Division) + Valid NET/GATE
OR - ME/M.Tech (1st Division in both UG & PG)
🔹 Research Associate (RA)
- Ph.D. in relevant field
OR - Post Graduation + 3 years experience + SCI publication
📈 Minimum Qualifying Marks
- 1st Division required in all relevant degrees
- Valid NET/GATE (for JRF) mandatory
🎯 Selection Process
✔ Walk-in Interview
✔ Initial Screening
✔ Only shortlisted candidates will appear in interview same day
⏰ Reporting Time: 09:00 AM
🚫 After 10:00 AM entry not allowed
💰 Salary / Fellowship
- JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA
- RA: ₹67,000 + HRA
🎂 Age Limit
- JRF: Max 28 years
- RA: Max 35 years
🎯 Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
💸 Application Fee
👉 No Application Fee (Walk-in based)
📍 Interview Location
- TBRL, Sector-30, Chandigarh
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Prepare Complete Biodata
- Attach:
- Mark sheets (10th onwards)
- Degree certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate
- Carry:
- Original documents
- One valid ID proof
- Passport size photo
- Report at TBRL Chandigarh at 09:00 AM
⚠️ General Conditions
- No TA/DA will be provided
- Fellowship is temporary
- No guarantee of permanent job in DRDO
- Candidates must bring original documents
- Govt employees must apply through proper channel
- Number of vacancies may change
⏳ Tenure
- JRF: 2 years (extendable up to 5 years total)
- RA: 2 years only
🔥 Why You Should Apply
✔ DRDO Experience
✔ High Salary Fellowship
✔ Direct Walk-in (No exam)
✔ Research Career Boost
👉 Don’t miss this golden DRDO opportunity – Direct walk-in, high salary, and top-level research exposure! Prepare your documents and attend on your discipline date.
⚠️ DRDO TBRL Recruitment 2026 – FAQ
This recruitment is purely temporary and contractual (fellowship based). It does not guarantee permanent employment in DRDO.
The job location is TBRL, Sector-30, Chandigarh and TBRL Range, Ramgarh.
A total of 14 vacancies are available for JRF and RA posts across multiple disciplines.
JRF will receive ₹37,000 per month + HRA, while RA will receive ₹67,000 per month + HRA.
The selection process is based on walk-in interview. Candidates will be screened first and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on the same day.
The walk-in interviews will be conducted from 21 April to 29 April 2026 depending on the discipline.
No, there is no application fee. Candidates can directly attend the walk-in interview.
The maximum age is 28 years for JRF and 35 years for RA. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Candidates must bring biodata, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, original documents, ID proof, and passport-size photograph.
Candidates must report at 09:00 AM. Entry will not be allowed after 10:00 AM.
| Advertisement No. | TBRL/RA/JRF/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Interview Date | 21 Apr 2026 — 29 Apr 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 Chandigarh📍 Punjab |
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