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Position – Junior Research Fellow(JRF)

INTERVIEW FOR AWARD OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the award of following
Junior Research Fellowships initially for a period of two years (extendable as per rules) at a
Monthly Stipend of Rs. 31,000/- + House Rent Allowance as admissible as per rules.

  1. Type – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
    • Subject – Mechanical Engg.
    • No. – 4
    • Education – Graduate Degree in professional course B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical Engg.) in first division with a valid NET/GATE score.
      OR
      Post Graduate Degree in professional course M.E./M.Tech. (Mechanical Engg.) in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
  2. Type – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
    • Subject – Electrical & Electronics Engg.
    • No. – 3
    • Education – Graduate Degree in a professional course, B.E./B.Tech (EEE/ECE/E&I Engg.) in first division with a valid NET/GATE score. OR Post Graduate Degree in professional course M.E./M.Tech. (EEE/ECE/ E&I Engg.) in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.
  3. Type – Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
    • Subject – Computer Science & Engg.
    • No. – 3
    • Education – Graduate Degree in professional course B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science & Engg. / Information Technology) in first division with a valid NET/GATE score. OR Post Graduate Degree in professional course M.E./M.Tech. (Computer Science & Engg. /Information Technology) in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.

** (i) Valid NET/GATE score is essential for B. E. / B. Tech. candidates.
(ii) The Degree and Post Graduate Degree should be in same Discipline (Branch/Subject)
# (i) The number of Fellowship may decrease or increase.
(ii) Future vacancies may be filled with panel candidates. The panel will be valid for one year from the date of publishing results.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:-

  1. Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on closing date of application. The upper age limit shall be relaxable for the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC as per Govt of India orders.
  2. Those who possess the prescribed educational qualification acquired from recognized universities/Institutions only need to send an application for an Interview. NSTL reserves the right not to select any candidate if suitable candidates are not available.
  3. Candidates working in the Public Sector undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should be in possession of a No Objection certificate from the concerned authorities at the time of Interview.
  4. It may please be noted that the Award of fellowship does not confer on fellows any right for absorption in DRDO.
  5. How to apply: Interested candidates should download and fill the application form in the prescribed format (available on the ‘what’s new’ section of the website www.drdo.gov.in). The duly filled in and signed application along with the under mentioned documents should be sent by post to “The Director, NSTL, Vigyan Nagar, Visakhapatnam–530027” to reach this office on or before the closing date. Incomplete/Partially filled applications shall liable to be rejected.
    (a) Self-attested copies of marks sheets and certificates in support of Educational Qualification
    (b) Self-attested copy of the Birth certificate or Matriculation/10th class certificate in support of Date of Birth
    (c) Self-attested Copy of valid NET/GATE score card (if applicable)
    (d) 02 recent passport size photograph (taken within one year)
    (e) Crossed Indian Postal Order OR Demand Draft of Rs. 10/- drawn in favor of “The Director, NSTL, Visakhapatnam”. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC are exempted from this payment.
  6. Screening of the applications will be carried out by a duly constituted screening committee (discipline-wise) and the candidates will be shortlisted for interview in the ratio 1:4 on the basis of their percentage of marks obtained in qualifying degree i.e. M.Tech OR B.Tech & NET/GATE score etc.
  7. The shortlisted candidates residing in and around Visakhapatnam will be called for attending the interview physically, to be held at NSTL, Vigyan Nagar, Visakhapatnam-530027. Interview of outstation candidates will be carried out through web-based video conference over the internet. Further information/instructions regarding the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only via e-mail. The mobile number and e-mail id mentioned by the candidates in their application form should remain active till the selection procedure is completed.
  8. Candidates should ensure internet connectivity, webcam, and necessary software at their end to attend an online interview and NSTL shall not be responsible for any connectivity failure or communication fault during the online interview.
  9. Based on the performance of candidates in the interviews (online and offline), a panel of selected candidates will be prepared for the available vacancies and future anticipated vacancies. The Panel would operate for a period of one year from the date of declaration of results.

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