NPOL, Kochi invites eligible candidates for walk in interview for the post of JRF

Last date to apply

10 Oct 2026

Dates are as stated in the official notification. Extensions are published by the recruiting authority — verify on the official website before the closing date.

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Date & Time of Walk-in Interview 1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Computer Science & Engineering Anticipated B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science Engg in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification. or M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science Engg in 1st Division both at Graduate* and Post Graduate level. 10.10.2026 (Saturday) at 0930 hrs 2. Mechanical Engineering 04 BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engg in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification. or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engg in 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level. 3. Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Polymer Technology/ Nanotechnology/ Materials Science Anticipated BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Polymer Technology/ Nanotechnology/ Materials Science in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification. or ME/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Rubber Technology/ Polymer Technology/ Nanotechnology/ Materials Science in 1st Division both at Graduate* and Post Graduate level. 4. Opto Electronics Anticipated BE/B.Tech in Opto Electronics in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification. or ME/M.Tech in Opto Electronics in 1st Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level. or BE/B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics…

Read the official notification for the complete eligibility criteria, including experience and physical standards where applicable.

1. 1notified vide this Advertisement shall be updated only on DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in).
2. 2Prospective candidates are therefore advised to visit the website regularly until the selection exercise is concluded.
3. 3Hindi version of this Advertisement is uploaded on DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in).
4. 4In case any ambiguity/dispute arises on account of interpretation of any clause in the Hindi version of this Advertisement, the instructions as spelt out in the English version shall prevail.
5. 5It may be noted that offer of Fellowship does not confer on Fellows any right for absorption in DRDO.
6. 6DIRECTOR NPOL, KOCHI

1. 1Interested candidates may appear for a Walk-in Interview on the above-mentioned date & time at Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya in the campus of NAVAL PHYSICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC LABORATORY, THRIKKAKARA P.O., KOCHI 682021.
2. 2They are required to produce all certificates/testimonials/Community certificate/valid GATE/NET Score card etc. in original at the time of Interview.
3. 3They must also bring a set of self attested copies of all their testimonials/certificates and an ID proof (Voter's ID/Aadhaar card/PAN card/Driving License) in original along with one recent colour passport size photograph at the time of interview.
4. 4Prospective candidates for the walk-in interview may e-mail their one-page bio-data to hrd.npol@gov.in, for making necessary administrative arrangements.
5. 5A panel for the vacancies available and future vacancies will be drawn and the Panel will operate for a period of one year.
6. 6However, the mere fact of empanelment will not entitle any candidate to an offer of Fellowship, which is contingent upon occurrence of vacancies during the year.
7. 7Director, NPOL reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available.
8. 8The Fellowships shall be awarded initially for a period of two years (extendable as per rules), with monthly emoluments of Rs.37000/- plus House Rent Allowance as admissible under the rules.
9. 9Any additional information/amendments pertaining to the selection process notified vide this Advertisement shall be updated only on DRDO website (www.drdo.gov.in).
10. 10Prospective candidates are therefore advised to visit the website regularly until the selection exercise is concluded.

This is an extract. Download the official notification PDF for the complete text.