DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025: Walk-in for JRF & RA Posts (Golden Research Opportunity!)

Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC)

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Total Vacancies:

02 Posts*

(Vacancies may change as per organizational requirements.)

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Short Description: DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC), a prestigious laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced a Walk-in Interview recruitment for the posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA).

MTRDC plays a pivotal role in the design and development of Microwave Tubes and Microwave Power Modules used in Radar Systems, Electronic Warfare, and Communication Technologies. The laboratory provides world-class research facilities for candidates aspiring to innovate in vacuum electronic devices and multidisciplinary areas such as:

• Material Science
• Ultra-High Vacuum
• Physical Electronics
• Microwave Engineering
• Electromagnetics
• Particle-In-Cell Simulation
• Computer-Aided Design and Modeling

Eligible Indian nationals passionate about cutting-edge defence research may attend the Walk-in Interviews on 08 & 09 January 2026 at MTRDC, Bangalore.

Important Dates and Application Fee: DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Begins	Walk-in Mode (No prior application required)
JRF Walk-in Interview	08 January 2026 (Thursday)
RA Walk-in Interview	09 January 2026 (Friday)
Reporting Time	10:00 AM
Admit Card	Not Applicable (Walk-in)
Examination Date	Test & Interview held on the same day

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for attending the Walk-in Interviews.

Application Fee for Categories

• General / EWS / OBC: No fee mentioned
• SC / ST / PH / Women: No fee mentioned

Mode of Payment

• Not Applicable (Walk-in Interview; no fee required)

Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification Details: DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

Post-wise Vacancy & Qualification Details

Post Name / Pay Scale	Total Vacancy	Educational Qualification	Duration
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	01*	B.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgy with GATE/NET, OR M.E./M.Tech in the same field with first-division marks at both UG & PG levels, OR M.Sc. in Material Science/Metallurgy with NET/GATE.	2 year +
Research Associate (RA)	01	Ph.D. in Material Science/Metallurgy, OR M.Tech in the same field, with 3 years of R&D/teaching/design experience and at least one SCI-indexed research paper.	2 year

• Postgraduate Degree in Professional Course (M.E./M.Tech) in Material Science/Metallurgy (First Division at both UG & PG levels)
  OR
• M.Sc. in Material Science/Metallurgy with NET/GATE | 2 Years (extendable) |
  | Research Associate (RA) | 01* | – Ph.D. in Material Science / Metallurgy
  OR
• M.Tech in Material Science/Metallurgy + 3 years of research/teaching/design experience + 1 research paper in SCI journal | 2 Years (Fixed) |

Monthly Stipend

• JRF: ₹37,000/- + HRA (as per rules)
• RA: ₹67,000/- + HRA (as per rules)
  
  Note Age Limit (as per notification)
  • JRF: Maximum 28 years
  RA: Maximum 35 years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST / PH: +5 years
• OBC: +3 years

Candidates must produce original caste/category certificates issued by competent authorities.

Cut-off Date for Age Calculation

• As per the rules, implied as of the date of the interview.

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How to Apply (Walk-in Procedure): DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates may directly attend the Walk-in Interview at MTRDC, Bangalore, on the date and time specified.

Steps for Walk-in

1. Report at the venue by 10:00 AM.
2. Bring a complete Bio-Data with a recent passport-size photo.
3. Carry original certificates for verification.
4. Bring one set of photocopies of all certificates:
   1. Academic Qualification Certificates
   1. Mark Sheets
   1. Experience Certificates
   1. ID Proof
5. Candidates working in Government/PSUs/Autonomous bodies must bring an NOC from their current employer.
6. The test and interview will be conducted on the same day.

Documents Required: DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

• Recent Passport-Size Photograph
• Filled Bio-Data Form
• 10th Standard Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc / Ph.D Certificates
• Mark Sheets of all Semesters
• GATE/NET Certificate (if applicable)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
• Disability Certificate (for PH candidates)
• NOC from Employer (for employed candidates)
• Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)

Selection Process: DRDO MTRDC Recruitment 2025

The selection process comprises

1. Screening / Written Test (if conducted)

• Basic subject knowledge
• Research aptitude

2. Personal Interview

• Evaluation of technical expertise
• Research understanding
• Suitability for DRDO project requirements

3. Document Verification

• Original certificate verification
• Eligibility confirmation

4. Medical Fitness

• As per DRDO norms

The selection panel remains valid for one year from the date of the interview.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must be Indian nationals.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The fellowship does not guarantee absorption into DRDO.
• Candidates must report on time—latecomers will not be allowed.
• All certificates must be in original form; failure to produce them may lead to rejection.
• Dress in formal attire for the interview.
• MTRDC reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Important Links

Description	Link
DRDO MTRDC Official Walk-in Notification PDF	Download Notification
Official Website	drdo.gov.in
Contact Email	[email protected]
Contact Phone	(080) 28386800

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