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Jan. 9, 2026

Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC) Recruitment 2026 – 2 Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate Posts

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month; RA: Rs. 67,000/- per month
Age Limit
Not exceeding 28 Years for JRF & 35 Years for RA

Important Dates

Published

Nov. 26, 2025

2

Starts

Nov. 26, 2025

3

Deadline

Jan. 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

Jan. 8, 2026

About Defence Research and Development Organisation

MTRDC, Bangalore, a unit of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), is involved in the design and development of Microwave Tubes, Microwave Power Modules for Radar, Electronic Warfare, and Communication Systems. It possesses world-class facilities for research in vacuum electronic devices, material science, ultrahigh vacuum, physical electronics, microwave engineering, electro-magnetics, and computer-aided design/simulation.

Job Posts

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

PostEssential Qualification and ExperienceDuration of Post
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
  • Graduate Degree in Professional course (B.Tech) in Material Science/Metallurgy in first division with GATE/NET.
  • OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional course (M.E./M.Tech) in Material Science/Metallurgy in first Division both at graduate and Post Graduate level.
  • OR Post graduate Degree in basic science (M.Sc.) in Material Science/Metallurgy in first division with NET/GATE qualification.
2 Years (may be extended further)
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA)
  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Material Science/Metallurgy
  • OR having 3 years of research, teaching or design and development experience after M.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgy with at least one research paper in Science Citation indexed(SCI) journal.
2 Years (Fixed)

Age Limit Details

Age relaxation is allowed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Check Your Age Eligibility

Salary & Pay Scale

PostStipend per month
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Rs. 37,000/- plus House Rent allowance as per rules.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA)Rs. 67,000/- plus House Rent allowance as per rules.

How to Apply

Eligible and qualified Indian Nationals can attend a walk-in interview at the specified venue, date, and time. Candidates are required to:

  • Submit a complete Bio-Data with a recent passport size photo affixed on the top right corner.
  • Bring Original certificates for verification and one set of copies of all Degree/Academic qualification certificates/Mark Lists/Experience Certificates.
  • Candidates working in Govt./Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their present employer.

Interview Dates & Time:

  • Junior Research Fellow: 08 Jan 2026 (Thu) at 10:00 hrs.
  • Research Associate: 09 Jan 2026 (Fri) at 10:00 hrs.

Venue: MTRDC RECEPTION, NEAR BHARAT ELECTRONICS NORTH GATE, JALAHALLI POST, BANGALORE-560013.

Please note that no TA will be paid for attending the interview. The selection panel will be valid for one year from the date of interview. An offer of fellowship does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.

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