DRDO DYSL-AI Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Recruitment 2026
DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory - Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI) invites applications for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions in AI-related research areas at Bengaluru. Graduates/Postgraduates in Engineering/Science with valid NET/GATE qualification are eligible. Stipend of Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA. Last date to apply is 21 days from Employment News publication or before 22nd Jan 2026, whichever is earlier.
Job Overview
Organization
DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory - Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI)
Total Posts
2 Posts
Salary Range
Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA (total ~Rs. 48,100/-)
Qualification
B.Tech or B.E, Any Master degree, M.sc, B.sc, Any Graduate, Any Post Graduate
Application Start Date
January 03, 2026
Last Date to Apply
January 22, 2026
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA |
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Qualification: Graduate degree in professional course (B.E/B.Tech) in first division with NET/GATE OR Post Graduate degree in professional course (M.E/M.Tech) in first division at both Graduate and Post Graduate level OR Post graduate degree in Basic Science in first division with NET.
Experience:
Skills: Strong fundamentals in problem solving, algorithm design and complexity analysis; Expert in at least one major programming language (Python, C++, Java or similar); Knowledge of classical AI algorithms, Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques; Experience with PyTorch, Tensorflow, Keras, TensorRT, PyTorchMobile. Desirable: Knowledge/experience in any of the following areas: NLP/Machine Translation, 3D Vision & SLAM, Computer Vision (Generative Models), Reinforcement Learning.
Registration: Valid NET/GATE qualification (for applicable graduation level)
Recognition:
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | -- |
| OC | -- |
| SC_ST_BC_EWS_PwD_ExServicemen | -- |
| Mode of payment | -- |
Selection Process
- 1 Shortlisting based on GATE score/percentage in qualifying degree
- 2 Personal/Online Interview (in person or via Video Conferencing)
Document Required
- 1 Duly filled application form (Annexure-I)
- 2 No Objection Certificate (NOC) for serving candidates (Annexure-II & III)
- 3 CV
- 4 Self-attested copies of educational certificates
- 5 Self-attested copies of Date of Birth proof
- 6 Self-attested copy of caste certificate (wherever applicable)
- 7 Proof of CGPA to percentage conversion formula
Age Limit
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| General | Upper age limit 28 years as of last date of application |
| Manager Level | -- |
| Relaxation | SC/ST/BC/EWS: 5 years (SC/ST), 3 years (OBC) PH: Others: |
How to apply
- 1Download application form (Annexure-I) from www.drdo.gov.in (What's New section).
- 2Fill the application form and attach required documents: CV, educational certificates, DOB proof, caste certificate (if applicable), CGPA conversion proof.
- 3For serving candidates, attach signed declaration (Annexure-II) and No Objection Certificate (Annexure-III) as per instructions.
- 4Send completed application to 'The Director, DRDO Young Scientist Lab-Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle, High Grounds, Bengaluru-560001' or scanned copies by email to accounts.dysl-ai@gov.in.
- 5Write 'Application for JRF recruitment' in bold on the envelope (if sent by post). Ensure application reaches before last date.
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