DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026: The Advanced Systems Laboratory, a DRDO establishment, has announced 17 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate roles spanning Electronics, Mechanical/Aerospace, Material Science, and Computer Science disciplines. This is a strong opportunity for engineering graduates with a valid GATE score or postgraduates in first division, with the Research Associate post reserved for PhD holders or experienced M.Tech candidates.
Salaries range from Rs. 37,000 for JRF posts to Rs. 67,000 for the Research Associate role, and the process runs through offline applications closing on 3 October 2026.
DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Advanced Systems Laboratory (DRDO ASL)
Advertisement No.
ASL/2026/JRF/Adv/01
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA)
Total Vacancies
17
Salary
Rs. 37,000 – 67,000 per month
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Type
Contractual
Last Date to Apply
3 October 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
JRF Post No. 01 (Electrical/EEE/ECE/Electronics)
8
JRF Post No. 02 (Mechanical/Aerospace)
6
JRF Post No. 03 (Material Science)
1
JRF Post No. 04 (Computer Science)
1
RA Post No. 05 (Electronics)
1
Total
17
Eligibility Criteria
JRF Post 01 (Electronics stream): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/EEE/ECE/Electronics with a valid GATE score, or M.E./M.Tech in the same stream with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.
JRF Post 02 (Mechanical/Aerospace): Same pattern — First Class B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE score, or M.E./M.Tech with first division.
JRF Post 03 (Material Science) and JRF Post 04 (CSE): Identical qualification structure in their respective disciplines.
RA Post 05: PhD in Electronics, or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics (first division) with 3 years of research or teaching experience at a reputed institution.
Maximum age is 35 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Salary
Post
Monthly Salary
Junior Research Fellow (all streams)
Rs. 37,000
Research Associate
Rs. 67,000
Selection Process
Written Test
Interview
How to Apply for DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Fill it out accurately with your personal and educational details.
Attach self-attested copies of your photograph, signature, ID proof, and relevant certificates.
Review all details before submission.
Send the completed form to the address given in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post.
Ensure it reaches before the deadline of 3 October 2026.
Keep a photocopy of your submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Link
Description
Official Notification PDF
Full post-wise eligibility details
Official Website
drdo.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for DRDO ASL Recruitment 2026?
3 October 2026, and applications must be sent offline.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
17 total across 4 JRF post categories and 1 Research Associate post.
Q3. What qualification is needed for JRF posts?
First Class B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E./M.Tech with first division, in the relevant discipline.
Q4. What qualification is needed for the Research Associate post?
A PhD in Electronics, or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics with 3 years of research/teaching experience.
Q5. What is the salary offered?
Rs. 37,000 per month for JRF posts and Rs. 67,000 per month for the RA post.
Q6. Is there an application fee?
No application fee is charged for any category.
Q7. What is the selection process?
A Written Test followed by an Interview.
Practical tip: Since JRF eligibility hinges specifically on “First Class” and “first division” at both degree levels, don’t assume a good CGPA automatically qualifies — convert your CGPA to a percentage using your university’s official conversion formula and confirm it meets the first-class threshold before applying, since DRDO recruitment cells commonly reject applications over this exact technicality.
