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Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow (Walk-in)

DRDO SSPL · India

Total vacancies23
Minimum qualificationM.Phil/Ph.D, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech
Job locationIndia
Application modeonline
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What this recruitment is about

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DRDO SSPL is recruiting for Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow (Walk-in) with 23 advertised vacancies. The application deadline recorded for this recruitment is 01, 02, 08 & 09-09-26. Candidates should confirm the post-wise qualification, age, experience and category conditions before applying.

OrganisationDRDO SSPL
PostsResearch Associate, Junior Research Fellow (Walk-in)
Vacancies23
QualificationM.Phil/Ph.D, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech
LocationIndia
Last date01, 02, 08 & 09-09-26

Post-wise opening

Vacancy and eligibility details

PostVacanciesQualificationAgePay scale
Post 1Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
16*
Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Physics/Electronics with First Division with NET qualified OR Graduate Degree (B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics/Electronics) with 1st Division with NET/GATE qualified OR Post Graduate Degree (M.E./M.Tech) with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate Level
Maximum 28 years
INR 37,000/- per month
Post 2Research Associate (RA)
07*
Ph.D. or Equivalent Degree in Physics/Electronics OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of Research experience in field of Semiconductor Materials, Devices Fabrication and Characterization with at least one research paper in SCI journal
Maximum 35 years
INR 67,000/- per month

Eligibility at a glance

Can you apply?

QualificationM.Phil/Ph.D, B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, M.E/M.TechSee the post-wise table above for the exact degree, subject and experience required for each post.
Age limitJunior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years; Research Associate (RA): Maximum 35 years
Application feeFee: Not Mentioned
Salary / pay scaleJunior Research Fellow (JRF): INR 37,000/- per month; Research Associate (RA): INR 67,000/- per month
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Only verified facts are shown.Conditions that could not be read reliably are omitted here; check the official advertisement for category relaxation, experience and cut-off-date rules.

Deadline watch

Important dates

29 DAYS LEFT01, 02, 08 & 09-09-26
JRF (Physics) Walk-in-Interview01/09/2026
RA (Physics) Walk-in-Interview02/09/2026
JRF (Electronics) Walk-in-Interview08/09/2026
RA (Electronics) Walk-in-Interview09/09/2026

Recruitment journey

Selection process

  1. 1Walk-in-Interview will be conducted at SJB Auditorium, SSPL complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054 at 0930 hours on the respective dates.
  2. 2In case the number of candidates is more, a screening test may be carried out on the same date prior to the interview.
  3. 3Candidates must bring duly filled application form (Appendix ‘A’) along with all relevant documents and a recent passport size photograph.

Application guide

How to apply

  1. Fill the application form as per Appendix ‘A’.
  2. Attach attested copies of Mark sheets/Certificates, Caste Certificate, Experience Certificates, Publications (if any), and all other relevant documents.
  3. Affix a recent passport size photograph on the right top corner of Appendix ‘A’.
  4. Candidates working in Govt/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies must bring a ‘No Objection Certificate’.
  5. Report at SJB Auditorium, SSPL complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054 at 0930 hours on the respective interview date as per discipline.
  6. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the walk-in-interview/joining.
Documents and additional conditions

The position is purely temporary and does not confer any right for absorption/regular appointment in DRDO. Relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC as per Government rules will be permissible. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply for Research Associate (RA) fellowship; however, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded on or before the date of offer. The Research Fellowship may be terminated at any time during the tenure with a prior notice of one month. Fellows may resign with a prior notice of one month. Some vacancies are regular and some are DRDO specific project basis; fellowship may be terminated after completion of the project. No electronic gadget is allowed in the premises of SSPL lab. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the walk-in-interview/joining. SSPL, Delhi reserves the right to amend/modify or summarily cancel this advertisement. The number of fellowships is likely to be increased, decreased, or cancelled depending upon prevailing requirements as per Government of India policy. Contact: Ph. No: 011 23903540, Solid State Physics Laboratory, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054.

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qualification DetailsOfficial document

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Physics/Electronics with First Division with NET qualified OR Graduate Degree (B.E./B.Tech in Engineering Physics/Electronics) with 1st Division with NET/GATE qualified OR Post Graduate Degree (M.E./M.Tech) with 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate Level; Research Associate (RA): Ph.D. or Equivalent Degree in Physics/Electronics OR

age LimitOfficial document

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years; Research Associate (RA): Maximum 35 years

application FeeOfficial document

Fee: Not Mentioned

salaryOfficial document

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): INR 37,000/- per month; Research Associate (RA): INR 67,000/- per month

selection ProcessOfficial document

Walk-in-Interview will be conducted at SJB Auditorium, SSPL complex, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054 at 0930 hours on the respective dates.; In case the number of candidates is more, a screening test may be carried out on the same date prior to the interview.; Candidates must bring duly filled application form (Appendix ‘A’) along with all relevant documents and a recent passport size photograph.

29 DAYS LEFT01, 02, 08 & 09-09-26
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