Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) posts. The recruitment will be conducted through walk-in interviews at TBRL, Chandigarh.
A total of 14 vacancies have been announced across various disciplines including Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy and Material Engineering. Interested candidates must attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled dates with required documents.
Overview of DRDO TBRL JRF and Research Associate Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about vacancy details, eligibility criteria, interview dates and other instructions.
| Organisation | Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), DRDO |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advt No. | TBRL/RA/JRF/01/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) |
| No. of Posts | 14 |
| Category | Research Fellowship |
| Job Location | TBRL Range Ramgarh |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Selection Process | Screening and Interview |
Important Dates of DRDO TBRL JRF and RA Recruitment 2026
Below is the table for the interview dates for different posts.
| Post | Date of Interview |
| JRF Mechanical Engineering | 21.04.2026 (Tuesday) |
| JRF Physics | 22.04.2026 (Wednesday) |
| JRF Electronics & Communication Engineering | 23.04.2026 (Thursday) |
| JRF Computer Science | 24.04.2026 (Friday) |
| JRF Electrical Engineering | 27.04.2026 (Monday) |
| RA Metallurgy & Material Engineering | 28.04.2026 (Tuesday) |
| RA Physics | 29.04.2026 (Wednesday) |
Vacancy Details of DRDO TBRL JRF and RA Recruitment 2026
The vacancy details for JRF and Research Associate posts are provided below.
| Post Name | Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Mechanical Engineering | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Physics | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 02 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Computer Science | 04 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Electrical Engineering | 02 |
| Research Associate (RA) | Metallurgy & Material Engineering | 01 |
| Research Associate (RA) | Physics | 01 |
| Total | – | 14 |
Eligibility Criteria of DRDO TBRL JRF and RA Vacancies
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE qualification OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline in 1st Division at both Graduate and Postgraduate level. For Physics, Post Graduation in Physics in 1st Division with valid NET qualification. | Maximum 28 years on date of walk-in interview. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. |
| Research Associate (RA) | Ph.D or equivalent degree in relevant discipline OR Post Graduation in relevant discipline with 3 years of experience in Research, Teaching or Design and Development along with at least one publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. | Maximum 35 years on date of walk-in interview. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. |
Stipend and Tenure Details of DRDO TBRL Recruitment 2026
| Post | Monthly Stipend | Tenure |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as per rules | Initially for 2 years. Total tenure as JRF/SRF shall not exceed 5 years. |
| Research Associate (RA) | Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as per rules | For 2 years only |
Walk-in Interview Venue and Instructions
Candidates must report at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Sector-30, Chandigarh at 0900 hrs on the respective interview date. No candidate will be allowed to appear for the interview after 1000 hrs.
Candidates must bring complete biodata along with attested copies of marks sheets, certificates from 10th onwards, caste certificate, experience certificate and one recent passport size photograph. One valid identity card in original must also be produced at the time of interview.
Candidates working in Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel. Original certificates and testimonials must be produced during the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
DRDO TBRL Official Notification
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD Advertisement Number: TBRL/RA/JRF/01/2026
Website: https://drdo.gov.in/