🛡️ DRDO–DEBEL Bengaluru Junior Research Fellowship 2026
DRDO DEBEL JRF Recruitment 2026: 2 Mechanical Engineering Posts
Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory • Bengaluru • Advt. No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026
📌 Application mode: There is no separate online portal to apply for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in DEBEL (Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory), instead candidates have to create a single PDF file by filling the application form given with the advertisement, attaching the required documents and certificates and send it to hrd.debel.debel@gov.in before 18th September 2026.
Important Dates
DRDO Listing Date27 Aug 2026
Email Deadline18 Sep 2026
InterviewWill be informed
Application Fee & Mode
FeeNot stated in notice
SubmissionEmail
FileOne PDF
Age Limit
Upper Age28 years
Cut-off18 Sep 2026
SC/ST/OBCGoI rules apply
DRDO DEBEL JRF Vacancy 2026
Mechanical Engineering fellowship notified under subject code JRF-01
| Post Name | Subject Code | Discipline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | JRF-01 | Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Total | 2 | ||
Category Breakup: This advertisement simply means that only two fellowships (positions) are being advertised. The department has not categorized these two positions, meaning there are no separate seats for General (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), or Economically Weaker Section (EWS). This is an open competition for all, with only two candidates selected.
Important Links
DRDO DEBEL JRF Eligibility 2026
Two qualification routes are available for the Mechanical Engineering JRF
- ✓B.E./B.Tech route: Mechanical Engineering with First Division, along with a GATE qualification carrying a valid score.
- ✓M.E./M.Tech route: Candidates using the postgraduate option need First Division in the Mechanical Engineering degree at graduation as well as in the M.E./M.Tech programme.
- ✓Institution status: The degree should come from a recognised institution covered by the applicable AICTE/UGC framework.
- ✓GATE relevance: Applicants using the B.E./B.Tech route should make sure their GATE paper and academic discipline are relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
- ✓CGPA/CPI: Where the university issues grades instead of percentage marks, use that university's conversion method and attach supporting proof.
GATE Point: GATE exam is primarily for students with a B.E. or B.Tech degree, but if you wish to pursue a postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech) course, then you must have a 'First Division' or good marks in both your graduation and post-graduation levels.
Selection Process
| Stage | What Candidates Should Expect |
|---|---|
| Application Review | DEBEL will first examine the applications and prepare the pool of candidates to be considered for interview. |
| Written Screening | A written screening exercise can be used if the number of eligible applicants needs to be reduced before interview. |
| Interview | The schedule will be shared with shortlisted candidates separately. Final consideration remains with the laboratory selection process. |
| Relevant Experience | Work connected with the notified subject area can strengthen a candidate's profile during consideration. |
Travel And Stay: Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation to the interview, as no allowance or expenses (TA/DA) will be provided. Additionally, the interview process may last more than one day, so prepare accordingly.
Fellowship Tenure & Stipend Note
- ✓Starting tenure: The JRF period begins with two years.
- ✓Further tenure: Performance can lead to SRF status for the third year, with another year of continuation possible under the applicable rules.
- ✓PhD option: A fellow may be allowed to register for doctoral work with a recognised institution during the fellowship, subject to the governing provisions.
- ✓Regular job claim: Selection for the fellowship does not by itself create entitlement to a permanent DRDO appointment.
Stipend: The monthly salary and House Rent Allowance (HRA) amount of JRF/SRF is not mentioned in this advertisement, hence any information related to salary or payment figures should be considered correct only through subsequent official communication or communication from DEBEL/DRDO.
How to Apply by Email
- 1Open the DEBEL advertisement and use the application form attached with it.
- 2Fill the form for subject code JRF-01, checking personal, academic, category and contact details before signing.
- 3Add the recent photograph and the certificates needed to support age, qualification, GATE status and any category claim.
- 4If marks are shown as CGPA/CPI, include the university or institute document used for percentage conversion.
- 5Scan the signed form and all supporting pages together as one PDF.
- 6Use the notified filename order: JRF-01_YOUR NAME_DATE OF EMAIL.
- 7Send that PDF to hrd.debel.debel@gov.in early enough for it to be received by 18 September 2026.
Before Sending: You must thoroughly check your application form to ensure that there are no blank or incomplete fields, and you must keep the same email ID active that you have filled in the form as all further necessary information and shortlisting information will be sent to you on this email.
Documents & Interview Entry
- ✓For the emailed application, keep the signed form, photograph, academic records, date-of-birth proof, applicable GATE record, category document and CGPA conversion proof together.
- ✓At interview, carry the original records, required photocopies, a government photo ID and two recent photographs.
- ✓Employees of Government, PSU or autonomous organisations should follow the proper-channel requirement and keep the NOC ready for interview.
- ✓Interview entry is through ADE Raman Gate. Reach with enough time for the security formalities; late entry may not be accepted.
- ✓Do not carry restricted electronic items such as mobile phones, pen drives, laptops or CDs into the campus.
- ✓The notice points to NGEF as a nearby bus stop and lists Swami Vivekananda Road and Baiyyappanahalli as nearby Metro options for reaching the Raman Gate area.
Other Conditions to Note
- ✓The opportunity is meant for eligible Indian nationals.
- ✓Attempts to influence the recruitment process can lead to disqualification.
- ✓The fellowship count can be adjusted if the laboratory's requirement changes.
- ✓DEBEL retains the authority to revise or cancel the exercise, or to leave the fellowship unfilled if suitable selection is not possible.
- ✓Information supplied by the candidate may be checked again at the joining stage; incorrect or withheld details can affect candidature.
DRDO DEBEL JRF Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
How many JRF positions are available?
DEBEL has notified two Junior Research Fellow positions in Mechanical Engineering under subject code JRF-01.
What is the application deadline?
The completed single-PDF application should reach the official DEBEL email by 18 September 2026.
How do candidates apply?
The application is sent by email in the prescribed format. There is no separate online registration portal for this notice.
Is GATE required for both qualification routes?
GATE is tied to the B.E./B.Tech route. The M.E./M.Tech route instead requires First Division at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.
Has DEBEL published category-wise vacancy numbers?
No. The notice gives a total of two fellowships without a separate category-wise vacancy breakup.
Is the monthly fellowship amount stated in this advertisement?
No monthly JRF amount is printed in this notice, so the post does not add an unverified stipend figure.
Source & Verification: After thorough scrutiny of DRDO Advertisement No. DEBEL/HRD/1/JRF-1/2026 and its official notice, it is hereby informed that this post contains only the facts which are mentioned in the original documents of the department, and since the official advertisement does not mention anything about category-wise seats or stipend (monthly salary), we have not added any incomplete or wrong data from our side.
