Common JRF Eligibility
Age
Maximum 28 years as on the closing date of interview Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per Government guidelines.
Nationality
Indian national DMRL invites applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals.
Prior fellowship
Candidates who were previously in JRF positions in any DRDO laboratory or Centre are not eligible to apply again.
JRF-01 B.E. or B.tech. Pathway
Education
B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Materials Technology from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
Exam qualification
Valid GATE score in a paper related to the subject or discipline applied for The GATE score must be valid as on the date of interview.
JRF-02 B.E. or B.tech. Pathway
Education
B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Mechanical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
Exam qualification
Valid GATE score in a paper related to Mechanical Engineering The GATE score must be valid as on the date of interview.
JRF-03 B.E. or B.tech. Pathway
Education
B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Chemical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
Exam qualification
Valid GATE score in a paper related to Chemical Engineering The GATE score must be valid as on the date of interview.
JRF-01 M.E. or M.tech. Pathway
- M.E./M.Tech. with first class in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Materials Technology from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
- B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Materials Technology from a UGC-recognised University
JRF-02 M.E. or M.tech. Pathway
- M.E./M.Tech. with first class in Mechanical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
- B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Mechanical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University
JRF-03 M.E. or M.tech. Pathway
- M.E./M.Tech. with first class in Chemical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University Only candidates who have been awarded the Degree or Provisional Certificate are eligible.
- B.E./B.Tech. with first class in Chemical Engineering from a UGC-recognised University
JRF-04 Physics Eligibility
Education
M.Sc. in Physics with First Division from a UGC-recognised University
Exam qualification
Valid NET qualification in the relevant subject The NET score or qualification must be valid as on the date of interview.