DRDO CFEES: JRF recruitment at DRDO's Delhi-based lab; stipend of ₹37,000; selection via walk-in interview..

DRDO CFEES JRF Recruitment 2026: The Centre for Fire, Explosives and Environment Safety (CFEES) laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the year 2026. This recruitment will be conducted entirely through walk-in interviews. Eligible candidates will be selected for a total of 9 vacancies.

Interested candidates are not required to submit an online application. They must appear at the interview venue on the scheduled date with all necessary documents.

**Recruitment Overview**

**Details** | **Information**
--- | ---
**Organization** | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), CFEES
**Post Name** | Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
**Total Posts** | 9
**Selection Process** | Walk-in Interview
**Monthly Stipend** | ₹37,000 + HRA
**Application Fee** | None
**Job Location** | New Delhi

**Vacancies by Subject**

**Subject** | **Posts** | **Interview Date**
--- | --- | ---
Chemical Engineering | 4 | 4 August 2026
Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 4 August 2026
Civil Engineering | 1 | 5 August 2026
Electronics Engineering | 1 | 5 August 2026
Computer Engineering | 1 | 5 August 2026
**Total** | **9** |

**Who can apply?**
Candidates must possess a First Class BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
Additionally, candidates must have a valid NET or GATE score.
For Mechanical and Electronics Engineering, candidates holding an M.Tech degree (First Class) are also eligible.

**Age Limit**
The maximum age of the candidate should be 28 years as of the date of the interview. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per rules.

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years

**Stipend Details**
Selected Junior Research Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000. In addition, House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be provided as per rules. How will the selection be made?
There will be no written examination for this recruitment. Selection will be based solely on a walk-in interview. Candidates must report at 9:00 AM on the scheduled date.

Interview Venue:

DROMI
Brigadier S.K. Mazumdar Marg, Timarpur,
Delhi-110054

This location is near the Delhi University (North Campus) Metro Station.

How to apply?
An online application is not required for this recruitment. Candidates must follow the steps given below:

Fill out the application form (Appendix-A) provided in the official notification.
Affix a recent passport-sized photograph to the application form.
Carry self-attested copies of all required certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and publications.
Carry all original documents for verification.
Candidates currently employed in government, public sector undertakings, or autonomous institutions must also submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

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