DRDO DYSL AI Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 4 Posts

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI), Bengaluru, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence, has released the Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. DYSL-AI/JRF/HK/2026-27/01 for 4 government job vacancies. Candidates up to 28 years of age holding a first-division B.E./B.Tech with NET/GATE, an M.E./M.Tech in first division, or a Post Graduate degree in Basic Science with NET qualification, are eligible to apply for this defence research opportunity. Selected Junior Research Fellows will support AI-focused research projects at DYSL-AI, one of DRDO's Young Scientist Laboratories established to advance emerging defence technologies. The selection process for DRDO DYSL AI JRF 2026 consists of shortlisting based on GATE score or academic percentage, followed by a personal or online interview. The stipend for JRF 2026 starts at ₹37,000 per month plus HRA for the first two years, rising to ₹48,100 per month plus HRA by the fourth and fifth year. The DRDO DYSL AI JRF 2026 application must be downloaded from drdo.gov.in and submitted offline via Speed Post or Registered Post. The last date for receipt of application is 14 August 2026. No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must read the complete official DRDO DYSL AI JRF 2026 notification PDF before applying.

• Graduate degree in a professional course (B.E./B.Tech) in first division with NET/GATE qualification
• Post Graduate degree in a professional course (M.E./M.Tech) in first division, with both Graduate and Post Graduate levels in first division
• Post Graduate degree in Basic Science in first division with NET qualification

• Maximum 28 years
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation

• B.E./B.Tech in first division with NET/GATE qualification
• M.E./M.Tech in first division, with both Graduate and Post Graduate levels in first division
• Post Graduate degree in Basic Science in first division with NET qualification
• Age up to 28 years, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC

• No application fee for any category

• ₹37,000 per month plus HRA (1st and 2nd year)
• ₹42,000 per month plus HRA (3rd year)
• ₹48,100 per month plus HRA (4th and 5th year, if applicable)

1. Visit drdo.gov.in and locate the DYSL-AI JRF Recruitment 2026 notification
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully
3. Download the application form from the official website
4. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
5. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates
6. Check all details carefully before submission
7. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 14 August 2026
9. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference