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DRDO Recruitment 2026: Latest Vacancies, JRF & Internship Openings

DRDO ITI/Diploma/Graduate/B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/Ph.D+ Application / Walk-in: Rolling Basis: Check Official Website
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Organization Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Category Latest Jobs
Post / exam DRDO Recruitment 2026: Latest Vacancies, JRF & Internship Openings
Qualification ITI/Diploma/Graduate/B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/Ph.D+
Location All India
Pay scale ₹31,000–₹37,000/month (JRF); 7th CPC Pay Level (CEPTAM posts); Stipend (Internship/Apprentice)
Apply mode Online
Application / Walk-in: Rolling Basis Check Official Website

Key highlights

Overview

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now accepting applications for the DRDO Recruitment 2026: Latest Vacancies, JRF & Internship Openings recruitment. Candidates who meet the ITI/Diploma/Graduate/B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/Ph.D eligibility can apply through the official portal before Check Official Website.

This page brings every official detail of DRDO Recruitment 2026: Latest Vacancies, JRF & Internship Openings into one place — notification release date, application fee, category-wise vacancy split, age bar, selection stages, exam pattern, and direct apply / notification PDF links. You can read each section first, then jump straight to the official portal using the verified links below.

Selected candidates will be placed in the ₹31,000–₹37,000/month (JRF); 7th CPC Pay Level (CEPTAM posts); Stipend (Internship/Apprentice) pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.

Before applying we strongly recommend reading the official notification linked below. The tables, dates and figures on this page are compiled for quick reference — the official source is always the final authority.

Why apply for this post

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) careers carry the responsibility and respect that comes with serving India's defence and strategic sectors. Pay is governed by central rules with additional service-specific allowances, lifetime medical coverage for self and family, and a strong post-service pension — alongside the personal satisfaction of national service.

The starting pay scale for this post is ₹31,000–₹37,000/month (JRF); 7th CPC Pay Level (CEPTAM posts); Stipend (Internship/Apprentice). Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.

Important dates

Paid Internship 2026–27 Applications Rolling — check each lab advertisement
JRF Walk-in Interviews (DRDE Gwalior, DMSRDE Kanpur, DRDL Hyderabad) As per individual lab notification
GTРЕ Bengaluru Apprentice Applications (FY 2026–27) As per advertisement
NSTL Visakhapatnam Apprentice Applications As per advertisement
CEPTAM-11 (Technician-A / STA-B) Schedule As per CEPTAM-11 notification

Application fee

General / OBC (CEPTAM posts) ₹As per notification
SC / ST / PwBD ₹0 (Exempt)
JRF / RA / Internship ₹0 (No Fee)

Eligibility / educational qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for this position is as specified in the official notification. Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.

Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.

Salary / pay scale

₹31,000–₹37,000/month (JRF); 7th CPC Pay Level (CEPTAM posts); Stipend (Internship/Apprentice) — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.

Vacancy breakdown (category-wise)

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) 0
Research Associate (RA) 0
Paid Internship (Engineering/Science) 0
Apprentice (Graduate/Diploma/ITI) 0
Technician-A (CEPTAM-11) 0
STA-B (CEPTAM-11) 0

Exam pattern

Section Qs Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning (CEPTAM Written Test)
General Awareness (CEPTAM Written Test)
Quantitative Aptitude (CEPTAM Written Test)
English Language (CEPTAM Written Test)
Discipline-Specific Technical Section (CEPTAM Written Test)

Documents required

How to apply

The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.

The Application / Walk-in: Rolling Basis for this application is Check Official Website. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.

The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.

  1. 1 Visit the official DRDO website at drdo.gov.in and navigate to the 'Vacancies' section under 'Offers'.
  2. 2 Identify the specific post or internship relevant to your qualification and click the advertisement link for that laboratory.
  3. 3 Download the notification PDF, read all eligibility conditions, and note the application mode (online form, email, or walk-in).
  4. 4 Fill in the application form accurately and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
  5. 5 For walk-in interviews (JRF/RA), report to the specified lab venue on the notified date and time with originals and copies of all documents.
  6. 6 For NSTL apprentice posts, apply through the National Apprenticeship Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
  7. 7 For CEPTAM-11 posts, submit your application through the RAC/CEPTAM online portal linked from drdo.gov.in before the deadline.

Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 7 stages: Application Screening / Shortlisting, Walk-in Interview (JRF / RA posts), Written Examination — Objective Type (CEPTAM-11 posts), Merit-based Selection (Paid Internship), Document Verification, Medical Fitness Check (where applicable) and Provisional Selection List Publication. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.

Application Screening / Shortlisting Walk-in Interview (JRF / RA posts) Written Examination — Objective Type (CEPTAM-11 posts) Merit-based Selection (Paid Internship) Document Verification Medical Fitness Check (where applicable) Provisional Selection List Publication

Preparation tips

Important links

Official Website Open
DRDO Vacancies Portal Open
Recruitment & Assessment Centre (RAC) — Scientist Recruitment Open
CEPTAM — Technician & Support Staff Recruitment Open
National Apprenticeship Portal (for NSTL & Apprentice Posts) Open

Frequently asked questions

Active openings include Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA), paid internships for engineering and science students, apprentice training positions under the Apprentices Act 1961, and Technician-A and STA-B posts via CEPTAM-11. Opportunities are spread across more than a dozen DRDO laboratories nationwide.

To be eligible for a JRF post, you must hold a valid national fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR along with a postgraduate degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline. The specific subject requirement varies by laboratory — check the individual advertisement.

Full-time students currently enrolled in B.E./B.Tech, M.Sc, or integrated science programmes at accredited institutions are eligible. Each participating lab specifies the discipline and semester/year criteria in its advertisement.

Fellowship (JRF/RA) and internship applications are generally free of charge. Fee applicability for CEPTAM-11 competitive posts differs by category; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are typically exempt. Always verify the exact fee in the specific notification.

Most JRF and RA positions are filled through walk-in interviews held at the respective laboratory. You must appear in person on the notified date with original certificates and their copies. A shortlist based on your application may be published before the interview date.

The CEPTAM-11 advertisement is available on the official DRDO website (drdo.gov.in) under the Vacancies section. You can also check the dedicated CEPTAM page linked from the DRDO portal for application links and the official notification PDF.

The official portal is drdo.gov.in. All vacancy notifications, walk-in interview schedules, provisional selection lists, and application links are published here. For scientist-level posts, additionally check rac.gov.in.

ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates can apply for apprentice training positions available at laboratories such as NSTL Visakhapatnam under the Apprentices Act 1961. Applications are submitted via the National Apprenticeship Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) — details are notified on the DRDO vacancies page.

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