DRDO’s Microwave Tube Research and Development Centre, Bengaluru, has invited eligible Indian nationals for a walk-in selection process for Junior Research Fellowships. The notice lists three tentative JRF positions with a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 plus HRA as applicable under the rules.
The walk-in is scheduled for Thursday, 15 October 2026, with reporting at 10 AM. This is a research fellowship opportunity, not a regular permanent government appointment. Applicants must read the qualification routes carefully because the NET or GATE requirement differs depending on the degree used to establish eligibility.
Opportunity at a glance
| Employer | DRDO – MTRDC |
|---|---|
| Role | DRDO MTRDC Junior Research Fellowship 2026 |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Duration / employment | 2 years; extension possible under rules |
| Pay advertised | ₹37,000 per month + HRA as per rules |
| Closing date / walk-in | 2026-10-15 |
Fellowship, duration and research setting
The initial fellowship period is two years, with a possible extension of up to two further years under the applicable provisions. An extension should not be treated as automatic. The notice also makes clear that the fellowship does not create a right to absorption into DRDO employment.
MTRDC works on vacuum electronic devices, microwave tubes and power modules relevant to radar, electronic warfare and communications. Its work draws on areas such as materials science, ultra-high vacuum, physical electronics, microwave engineering and electromagnetic or particle-in-cell simulation.
- Position: Junior Research Fellow.
- Vacancies: Three, stated as tentative.
- Monthly fellowship: ₹37,000 plus HRA under the rules.
- Initial tenure: Two years.
- Location: MTRDC, Bengaluru.
The research context helps applicants understand the centre, but it should not be turned into a guarantee that every selected fellow will work on a particular system or project. Specific assignments are for the organisation to determine.
Three qualification routes
The advertisement provides alternatives rather than one single degree requirement. An applicant should identify the route that actually matches their qualifications and check each part of it. Meeting only a subject requirement without the necessary division or examination condition is not enough.
BE or BTech route
A first-division BE or BTech in one of the specified disciplines is required together with a valid NET or GATE qualification. The listed disciplines are Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
MSc route
The MSc alternative is a first-division postgraduate degree in Electronics with NET qualification. Applicants should not assume that any science subject is interchangeable with Electronics, or that the examination condition can be omitted.
ME or MTech route
The postgraduate engineering alternative covers Electronics, Power Electronics or Electrical, with first division at both the graduate and postgraduate levels. The notice does not state a NET or GATE condition for this route. That distinction is important and should not be replaced with a blanket statement that every applicant must have GATE.
Age and nationality
The notice invites Indian nationals and gives an upper age of 28 years. It states five years of relaxation for SC, ST and PH candidates and three years for OBC candidates. Applicants should use the notice’s category provisions and supporting-document requirements when assessing their eligibility.
An explicit age-reckoning date is not supplied in the verified notice. Jobsii has therefore not invented a date for calculating age. If this affects eligibility, contact the recruiting office for clarification rather than relying on an assumption.
Walk-in date, venue and documents
Report at 10 AM on 15 October 2026 at MTRDC Reception, near Bharat Electronics North Gate, Jalahalli Post, Bengaluru 560013. The advertised process includes a test or interview on the same day. This date is a walk-in reporting date, not an online application-form deadline.
- Carry a biodata document with a recent passport-size photograph affixed at the top right.
- Bring original qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Bring one set of copies of the relevant certificates and records.
- Carry experience certificates where applicable.
- Candidates working in government, PSUs or autonomous organisations need the required NOC through the proper channel.
Read the complete official notice for the document instructions that apply to your case. Do not substitute a screenshot of a qualification claim for the records needed for verification. Applicants should also organise their materials so the qualification route and any applicable relaxation can be checked clearly.
Selection and practical planning
The notice refers to testing and interview, with a selection panel valid for one year. Panel validity does not guarantee appointment for every person whose name appears on it. The stated vacancy count is tentative and selection remains subject to the organisation’s process.
No travel allowance is provided for attending the selection process. Candidates should plan their own travel and related costs accordingly. Do not assume that the centre will reimburse expenses or provide accommodation when the notice does not promise those benefits.
Optional preparation guidance
The following is general Jobsii advice, not a published DRDO syllabus. Review the fundamentals relevant to your qualifying discipline and be ready to explain academic or project work you have actually completed. Focus on the reasoning behind a design, experiment or simulation rather than memorising a description you cannot defend.
If you discuss a project, explain your contribution, the method, important assumptions and how you checked the result. Distinguish theoretical expectations from observations. Do not bring confidential material from another laboratory or employer without authorisation.
Contact and official notice
The notice provides recruitment.mtrdc@gov.in and telephone 080-28386800 for the recruiting centre. Use these official details for a genuine clarification, such as an unresolved eligibility interpretation. They should not be treated as a replacement for the walk-in instructions or as a promise of individual selection advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a permanent DRDO job?
No. It is a Junior Research Fellowship with an initial two-year tenure. The notice does not create an entitlement to permanent employment or absorption.
Must every candidate have NET or GATE?
No blanket rule should be applied. The BE/BTech and MSc routes have examination conditions; the stated ME/MTech route requires first division at both degree levels without a NET/GATE condition in that route.
Where is the online form?
The notice is for a walk-in process. Use the official DRDO landing page to read the linked announcement and follow the reporting and document instructions. Do not wait for an online form that the notice does not specify.
Official application and final checks
Use the official DRDO – MTRDC vacancy page as the starting point. Confirm the title, location and reference details against the announcement before proceeding. Follow the application route shown there, including any document or attendance instructions specific to this opportunity.
Prepare an accurate CV that connects your education and experience to the listed work. Keep dates and qualifications consistent across your documents and the application form. Where the employer asks for a cover letter or supporting records, follow those instructions rather than sending unrelated attachments.
- Review the live advertisement for updates before applying.
- Check the contact information and files you submit.
- Save the application acknowledgement or relevant instructions.
- Monitor the official recruitment channel for further communication.
Jobsii is sharing the opening, not conducting recruitment or guaranteeing selection. Do not pay an individual for a promised appointment. Verify unexpected requests through the official employer channel, and avoid sending sensitive documents to an unverified contact.
Before accepting an offer, clarify any undisclosed employment terms that matter to your decision. These may include compensation, working hours, location requirements, reporting arrangements and contract conditions. A missing detail in a public advertisement should be confirmed with the employer rather than replaced with an assumption.
Verified on 17 September 2026. Application-preparation suggestions are editorial guidance, not an employer-issued test or a statement of additional eligibility requirements. Refer to the official notice for updates.
