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DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility and Fellowships
| Name Of Post : | DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Organization : | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Post Date / Update : | 17 August 2026| Update: 22 August 2026 |
| Post Type : | Latest Jobs 2026 |
| Total Post : | N/A |
| Short Information : | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) ne scientist, technical staff aur research fellowships ke liye notification jari kiya hai. Poori jankari ke liye official notification zaroor padho. |
DRDO Recruitment 2026 ke antargat scientists, CEPTAM ke through technical aur admin staff, aur research fellowships ke liye selection kiya jata hai. Candidates ko official website pe jakar apni eligibility check karke apply karna chahiye.
📅 Important Dates
| Last Updated | 21/08/2026 |
| Application Start Date | Update Soon |
| Last Date to Apply Online | Update Soon |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | Update Soon |
| Correction / Edit Window | Update Soon |
| Exam Date | Update Soon |
| Admit Card Available | Update Soon |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Online Payment Methods |
| SC / ST | N/A |
| PH / PWD | N/A |
🎂 Age Limit
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 28 years |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 32 years |
| Research Associate (RA) | 35 years |
| Minimum Age | N/A |
| Maximum Age | N/A |
| Age Relaxation | Niyam ke hisaab se (notification dekho) |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | As per requirement | Post Graduate degree in Basic Science/Psychology with NET or BE/B.Tech with NET/GATE |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | As per requirement | BE/B.Tech/M.Sc with 2 years experience or M.Tech |
| Research Associate (RA) | As per requirement | PhD in relevant subject with experience |
✅ Selection Process
- Written Examination (CBT)
- Trade Test
- Interview for Fellowships
- Document Verification
📊 DRDS Scientists Pay Scale Details
| Grade | Level in Pay Matrix | Initial Pay in Pay Matrix (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist 'B' | Level 10 | ₹56,100/- |
| Scientist 'C' | Level 11 | ₹67,700/- |
| Scientist 'D' | Level 12 | ₹78,800/- |
| Scientist 'E' | Level 13 | ₹1,23,100/- |
| Scientist 'F' | Level 13A | ₹1,31,100/- |
| Scientist 'G' | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200/- |
| Scientist 'H' (Outstanding Scientist) | Level 15 | ₹1,82,200/- |
| Distinguished Scientist (DS) | Level 16 | ₹2,05,400/- |
| Secretary, Dept of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO | Level 17 | ₹2,25,000/- |
📊 Research Fellowships Details
| Type of Fellowships | Minimum Educational Qualification | Upper Age Limit | Emoluments (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Post Graduate degree in Basic Science or Psychology with NET qualification, or BE/B.Tech in First Division with NET/GATE | 28 years | ₹31,000 + HRA |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | BE/B.Tech/M.Sc (First Class) with 2 years experience or M.Tech | 32 years | ₹35,000 + HRA |
| Research Associate (RA) | PhD in relevant subject with first class or equivalent with postdoctoral experience | 35 years | ₹47,000 + HRA |
📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 10) — Scientist 'B'
| City Class | Basic Pay | Gross Salary | Katauti | In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X class (HRA 30%) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,14,945 | ₹9,466 | ₹1,05,480 |
| Y class (HRA 20%) | ₹56,100 | ₹1,03,755 | ₹9,466 | ₹94,290 |
| Z class (HRA 10%) | ₹56,100 | ₹98,145 | ₹9,466 | ₹88,680 |
📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 10, X class city)
| Kya | Kaise banta hai | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Matrix Level 10 ka pehla cell (joining pe) | ₹56,100 |
| DA | Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%) | ₹30,855 |
| HRA | Basic ka 30% (X class city) | ₹16,830 |
| Transport Allowance | Level 10 ka fix TA | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA | TA ka 55% | ₹3,960 |
| Gross Salary | Upar ke sab jod ke | ₹1,14,945 |
| NPS | (Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai | − ₹8,696 |
| CGEGIS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹650 |
| In-Hand Salary | Gross se katauti hata ke (income tax se pehle) | ₹1,05,480 |
📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 11) — Scientist 'C'
| City Class | Basic Pay | Gross Salary | Katauti | In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X class (HRA 30%) | ₹67,700 | ₹1,36,405 | ₹11,264 | ₹1,25,142 |
| Y class (HRA 20%) | ₹67,700 | ₹1,24,055 | ₹11,264 | ₹1,12,792 |
| Z class (HRA 10%) | ₹67,700 | ₹1,17,285 | ₹11,264 | ₹1,06,022 |
📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 11, X class city)
| Kya | Kaise banta hai | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Matrix Level 11 ka pehla cell (joining pe) | ₹67,700 |
| DA | Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%) | ₹37,235 |
| HRA | Basic ka 30% (X class city) | ₹20,310 |
| Transport Allowance | Level 11 ka fix TA | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA | TA ka 55% | ₹3,960 |
| Gross Salary | Upar ke sab jod ke | ₹1,36,405 |
| NPS | (Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai | − ₹10,494 |
| CGEGIS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹650 |
| In-Hand Salary | Gross se katauti hata ke (income tax se pehle) | ₹1,25,142 |
📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 12) — Scientist 'D'
| City Class | Basic Pay | Gross Salary | Katauti | In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X class (HRA 30%) | ₹78,800 | ₹1,56,940 | ₹13,334 | ₹1,43,606 |
| Y class (HRA 20%) | ₹78,800 | ₹1,43,480 | ₹13,334 | ₹1,30,146 |
| Z class (HRA 10%) | ₹78,800 | ₹1,35,600 | ₹13,334 | ₹1,22,266 |
📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 12, X class city)
| Kya | Kaise banta hai | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Matrix Level 12 ka pehla cell (joining pe) | ₹78,800 |
| DA | Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%) | ₹43,340 |
| HRA | Basic ka 30% (X class city) | ₹23,640 |
| Transport Allowance | Level 12 ka fix TA | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA | TA ka 55% | ₹3,960 |
| Gross Salary | Upar ke sab jod ke | ₹1,56,940 |
| NPS | (Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai | − ₹12,214 |
| CGEGIS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹1,000 |
| In-Hand Salary | Gross se katauti hata ke (income tax se pehle) | ₹1,43,606 |
📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 13) — Scientist 'E'
| City Class | Basic Pay | Gross Salary | Katauti | In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X class (HRA 30%) | ₹1,23,100 | ₹2,38,895 | ₹20,201 | ₹2,18,695 |
| Y class (HRA 20%) | ₹1,23,100 | ₹2,21,005 | ₹20,201 | ₹2,00,805 |
| Z class (HRA 10%) | ₹1,23,100 | ₹2,08,695 | ₹20,201 | ₹1,88,495 |
📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 13, X class city)
| Kya | Kaise banta hai | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Pay Matrix Level 13 ka pehla cell (joining pe) | ₹1,23,100 |
| DA | Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%) | ₹67,705 |
| HRA | Basic ka 30% (X class city) | ₹36,930 |
| Transport Allowance | Level 13 ka fix TA | ₹7,200 |
| DA on TA | TA ka 55% | ₹3,960 |
| Gross Salary | Upar ke sab jod ke | ₹2,38,895 |
| NPS | (Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai | − ₹19,081 |
| CGEGIS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹120 |
| CGHS | Level ke hisaab se fix — katta hai | − ₹1,000 |
| In-Hand Salary | Gross se katauti hata ke (income tax se pehle) | ₹2,18,695 |
📄 Documents Required
- Educational Certificates
- NET / GATE Scorecard
- Photo ID Proof
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
📝 DRDO Recruitment 2026 ke liye Apply Kaise Karo
- Sabse pehle DRDO ya RAC ki official website par jayein.
- Apni post ya fellowship ke hisaab se notification link par click karo.
- Apne details bharke registration poora karo.
- Zaroori documents, photo aur signature upload karo.
- Agar applicable ho toh online fee payment karo.
- Final form submit karne ke baad printout nikal kar apne paas rakh lo.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online / Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
❓ DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility and Fellowsh — Important Questions
1. DRDO ki official website kaun si hai?
Aap DRDO ki official website ya RAC portal rac.gov.in par ja sakte hain.
2. Application fee kitni hai?
CEPTAM positions ke liye application fee ₹100 hai, jo online pay karni hoti hai.
3. Research fellowships ke liye kitne levels hote hain?
Fellowships teen levels par milti hain: JRF, SRF aur RA.
4. JRF ke liye age limit kya hai?
Junior Research Fellow ke liye upper age limit 28 years hai.
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