ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF)

रक्षा जीव अभियाांभिकी तथा भिभकत्सा इलेक्ट्रॉभिकी प्रयोगशाला (डेबेल ) DEFENCE BIOENGINEERING AND ELECTROMEDICAL LABORATORY (DEBEL) रक्षा अिुसांधाि एवां भवकास सांगठि/ Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) रक्षा मांिालय / Ministry of Defence, िारत सरकार / Government of India, न्यू भतप्पसन्द्रा / New Thippsandra, बेंगलूरु /Bengaluru- 560075

Fax: 080-25282011 E-mail: hrd.debel.debel@gov.in Advt No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE AWARD OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF) Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bangalore, a premier Institute of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF). DEBEL invites applications from young and meritorious Indian nationals with requisite qualifications, who desire to pursue defence-related research as Junior Research Fellows. Selection will be made on the basis of screening and interview.

कोड Subject Code सांख्या No. of Fellowship s आवश्यक योग्यता Essential Qualifications

BE/ BTech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division and GATE Qualified with valid Score OR ME/ MTech in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Division both at Graduate & Postgraduate level

1. Only candidates possessing the above-mentioned qualification(s) should apply. All the qualifications acquired should be from recognized Universities/ Institutions (approved by AICTE/UGC). 2. Tenure: JRF will be initially awarded for a period of 02 (Two) years. This may be upgraded as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for a period of one year (3rd Year) and further SRF may again be extended for a period of one more year (4th Year) based on performance. 3. Age Limit: The upper age limit for JRF is maximum 28 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The upper age limit shall be relaxable for the candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC as per Govt. of India rules. THE CLOSING DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is 18th Sep 2026. 4. How to apply: After ensuring that all the eligibility conditions are fulfilled, Candidates should download and fill the Application Form in the prescribed format enclosed (also available on the 'what's new' section of the website www.drdo.gov.in). The signed Application Form along with certificate in support of minimum educational qualification, matriculation certificate/ birth certificate in support of date of birth, GATE/ NET Score card (if applicable), valid as on closing date of application, caste certificate (if applicable) should be scanned in a single PDF file [File name should be: SUBJECT CODE_YOUR NAME_DATE OF EMAIL] and emailed to hrd.debel.debel@gov.in, before the closing date. INCOMPLETE/ PARTIALLY FILLED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED. 5. Screening of the applications will be carried out by a duly constituted Screening Committee and the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed through Interview as mentioned for which date will be intimated to shortlisted candidates. The candidates should possess an active/valid email ID till the selection process is completed. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of candidature. 6. Selection procedure: A. Eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for Interview based on qualifying criteria. B. GATE paper and subjects of qualifying degree must be related to the subjects/ discipline against which the candidate is applying. C. Working experience in the subject area will be preferred. APPENDIX 'A'