DRDO DEBEL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by Email by 18 Sep (Karnataka)

Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DRDO DEBEL), Bengaluru, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 notification vide Advt. No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026, for 2 posts, with applications accepted via email until 18 September 2026. Candidates holding a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division at both graduate and postgraduate level, are eligible to apply for this DRDO DEBEL government job 2026. Selected Junior Research Fellows will join DRDO DEBEL, Bengaluru, contributing to defence bioengineering and electromedical research relevant to soldier and aircrew life-support systems. Candidates need either a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division at both degree levels — the GATE requirement applies specifically to the BE/B.Tech route. The selection process for DRDO DEBEL JRF Recruitment 2026 consists of Screening of applications followed by an Interview; there is no written examination. The maximum age limit is 28 years, with relaxation for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India rules. Candidates must send their complete application, including bio-data and self-attested copies of required documents, via email to the official address specified in the notification, before the last date of 18 September 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email. Candidates must read the complete official DRDO DEBEL JRF 2026 notification PDF at drdo.gov.in before applying to confirm all eligibility requirements and the exact email address for submission. DEBEL is one of DRDO's specialised life sciences laboratories, focused on bioengineering and electromedical systems that support the physiological and biomedical needs of soldiers, pilots, and other defence personnel operating in extreme environments. A Junior Research Fellowship at a DRDO life-sciences lab of this kind typically offers early-career mechanical engineers hands-on exposure to applied biomedical engineering research — spanning areas like human factors engineering, protective equipment design, and physiological monitoring systems — that is distinct from conventional mechanical engineering roles in industry or other PSUs. Candidates should note that JRF positions at DRDO labs are generally tenured for an initial period with possible extension based on performance and are governed by DRDO's standard JRF/SRF fellowship framework rather than regular DRDO Scientist recruitment rules.

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division and a valid GATE score, OR ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate level.

• Maximum 28 years
• SC/ST and OBC candidates: age relaxation as per Government of India rules

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division and a valid GATE score, OR ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate level
• Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
• SC/ST and OBC candidates — age relaxation as per Government of India rules
• Nature of appointment: Contractual research fellowship — no claim to regular DRDO employment
• Selection Process: Screening of applications + Interview — no written examination
• Location: Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru, Karnataka

No application fee

• Not specified in the available source — governed by DRDO's standard JRF fellowship stipend framework; candidates should confirm exact figures from the official notification

1. Visit https://www.drdo.gov.in and download the complete official notification PDF (Advt. No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026)
2. Confirm your eligibility — BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division and valid GATE score, or ME/M.Tech with 1st Division at both levels
3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, GATE score (if applicable), and any research/work experience
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, mark sheets, GATE scorecard, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
5. Clearly mention "Junior Research Fellow — Advt. No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026" in the subject line of your email
6. Send the complete application as email attachments to the official email address specified in the notification
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 18 September 2026
8. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records
9. Watch for further communication regarding Screening and Interview via the contact details provided in your application
10. Attend the Interview if shortlisted, carrying original documents for verification