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DRDO SSPL Delhi JRF/RA Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Temporary
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 20 days ago

Posts: 23

Location: CENTRAL (Delhi)

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Job Details

Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO, Delhi is conducting a walk-in recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) in Physics/Electronics. JRF requires M.Sc. (Physics/Electronics) with NET, or B.E./B.Tech (Engineering Physics/Electronics) with NET/GATE, or M.E./M.Tech with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels; upper age limit 28 years. RA requires Ph.D. (Physics/Electronics) or M.E./M.Tech with 3 years research experience in Semiconductor Materials, Devices Fabrication and Characterization with at least one SCI journal paper; upper age limit 35 years. Stipend: Rs 37,000/month for JRF and Rs 67,000/month for RA, payable as per provision of funds up to PDC of the project. Positions are purely temporary and confer no right to absorption in DRDO; selection is through walk-in interview with possible same-day screening test if candidates are many.

Level:
central
State:
Delhi
Cities:
Delhi

Job Summary

Walk-in recruitment at SSPL (DRDO) Delhi for JRF and RA in Physics/Electronics with 23 fellowships in total. Interviews are on 01, 02, 08 and 09 Sep 2026 at 0930 hrs.

Important Dates

  1. Advertisement date

  2. Interview · Walk-in interview date — JRF (Physics)

  3. Interview · Walk-in interview date — RA (Physics)Next

  4. Interview · Walk-in interview date — JRF (Electronics)

  5. Interview · Walk-in interview date — RA (Electronics)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
For JRF: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Physics/Electronics with First Division with NET qualified.Required
For JRF: Graduate Degree (B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics/Electronics) with 1st Division with NET/GATE qualified.Required
For JRF: Post Graduate Degree (M.E./M.Tech) with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate Level.Required
For RA: Ph.D. or Equivalent Degree in Physics/Electronics.Required
For RA: M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of Research experience in Semiconductor Materials, Devices Fabrication and Characterization with at least one research paper in an SCI journal.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
JRF upper age limitMaximum 28 years.
RA upper age limitMaximum 35 years.
Age relaxationRelaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules will be permissible.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
RA thesis submissionCandidates who have submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply; Research Associateship will be awarded only after the degree/provisional certificate is issued on or before the date of offer.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 23

1. Junior Research Fellow (Physics/Electronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Education option 1: M.Sc. (or equivalent) in Physics/Electronics with First Division with NET qualified.
  • Education option 2: B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics/Electronics with 1st Division with NET/GATE qualified.
  • Education option 3: M.E./M.Tech with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate Level.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: Maximum 28 years; relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules.

2. Research Associate (Physics/Electronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Education option 1: Ph.D. or Equivalent Degree in Physics/Electronics.
  • Education option 2: M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of Research experience in Semiconductor Materials, Devices Fabrication and Characterization with at least one SCI journal paper.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: Maximum 35 years; relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules.

Additional Information

  • Nature of vacancies: Some vacancies are regular and some are DRDO specific project basis; fellowship may be terminated after completion of the project.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 37,000 - ₹67,000 Monthly

Other Information

  • Funding condition: Payment to selected fellows will be as per the provision of funds up to PDC of the project.

How to Apply

1. Application form:
Bring a duly filled application as per Appendix ‘A’.
2. Documents to carry:
Bring attested copies of mark sheets/certificates, caste certificate, experience certificates, publications (if any) and all other relevant documents.
3. Photograph:
Affix a recent passport size photograph on the top right corner of Appendix ‘A’.
4. Employees in Govt/PSU/Autonomous:
Bring ‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of interview.
5. Reporting:
Report at 0930 hrs at SJB Auditorium, SSPL complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054 on the scheduled date.

Selection Process

1. Mode:
Walk-in interview.
2. Screening test:
If the number of candidates is large, a screening test may be carried out on the same date.

Document Requirements

1. Attested copies:
Mark sheets/certificates, caste certificate, experience certificates, publications (if any), and other relevant documents.
2. Photograph:
Recent passport size photograph affixed on Appendix ‘A’.
3. NOC:
‘No Objection Certificate’ for candidates working in Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies.

Important Instructions

1. Electronic gadgets:
No electronic gadget is allowed in the premises of SSPL lab.
2. TA/DA:
No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the walk-in-interview/joining.
3. Tenure:
The position is purely temporary and does not confer any right for absorption/regular appointment in DRDO.
4. Termination/Resignation:
Research Fellowship may be terminated at any time with a prior notice of one month; fellows may resign with a prior notice of one month.
5. Right to modify/cancel:
SSPL, Delhi reserves the right to amend/modify or summarily cancel the advertisement; fellowships may be increased, decreased or cancelled depending on prevailing requirements/restrictions.

Interview Details

1. Venue:
SJB Auditorium, SSPL complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054.
2. Reporting time:
0930 hrs.
3. Schedule:
JRF (Physics) — 01st Sep 2026; RA (Physics) — 02nd Sep 2026; JRF (Electronics) — 08th Sep 2026; RA (Electronics) — 09th Sep 2026.

Contact Details

Address: Solid State Physics Laboratory, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054

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