DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026 — 17 Posts, Apply by 03 Oct

Advanced Systems Laboratory (DRDO ASL), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01 for 17 vacancies — 16 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts across 4 discipline codes and 1 Research Associate (RA) post. This defence research job 2026 opportunity is open to candidates up to 35 years of age holding a First Class B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score, an M.E./M.Tech with first division, or a Ph.D. in Electronics, depending on the post. Candidates can apply offline by the last date of 03 October 2026. Selected JRFs and the RA will pursue research at DRDO ASL, contributing to the laboratory's work on missile and aerospace systems across electrical, mechanical, material science, computer science and electronics disciplines. The selection process for DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test followed by an Interview. The stipend for JRF posts is Rs. 37,000 per month, while the RA post carries Rs. 67,000 per month, reflecting the greater seniority and research experience required for the Research Associate role. The DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026 application form can be downloaded from the official website at drdo.gov.in. The last date to submit the offline application is 03 October 2026. No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must read the complete official DRDO ASL Advertisement No. ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01 notification PDF before applying, since the discipline-specific qualification requirement differs across all 5 post codes.

• JRF Post No. 01 (Electrical/EEE/ECE/Electronics): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/EEE/ECE/Electronics with a valid GATE Score, OR M.E./M.Tech in the same disciplines with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• JRF Post No. 02 (Mechanical/Aerospace): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace with a valid GATE Score, OR M.E./M.Tech in the same disciplines with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• JRF Post No. 03 (Material Science): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Material Science with a valid GATE Score, OR M.E./M.Tech in Material Science with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• JRF Post No. 04 (CSE): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with a valid GATE Score, OR M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science with first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels
• RA Post No. 05: Ph.D. in Electronics, OR M.E./M.Tech in Electronics with first division plus 3 years' research/teaching experience in a reputed institution

• Maximum age limit: 35 years
• Age relaxation: SC/ST up to 5 years; OBC up to 3 years

• Post-specific educational qualification as detailed in the Qualification field above — verify against the specific JRF post code or the RA post before applying
• Age must not exceed 35 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates
• JRF applicants need either a valid GATE score (at Bachelor's level) or first division at both Bachelor's and Master's level, depending on the qualification route chosen
• RA applicants need either a Ph.D. in Electronics or an M.E./M.Tech in Electronics with first division plus 3 years' research/teaching experience in a reputed institution
• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category
• Selection is via a Written Test followed by an Interview

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification

• JRF posts: Rs. 37,000 per month
• RA post: Rs. 67,000 per month

1. Read the official DRDO ASL notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official website, drdo.gov.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and GATE score information
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, mark sheets, and GATE scorecard (if applicable)
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 03 October 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference