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Post Date: 17 August 2026|Last Updated: 28 August 2026|By Sarkari Alarm Editorial Team|Latest Jobs

Name Of Post :	DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility and Fellowships
Organization :	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post Date / Update :	17 August 2026\| Update: 28 August 2026
Post Type :	Latest Jobs 2026
Total Post :	N/A
Application Mode :	Online
Notification Status :	Notification Released
Official Website :	www.drdo.gov.in
Short Information :	Defence Research and Development Organisation has released notification details for DRDO Recruitment 2026 encompassing scientific, technical, and fellowship positions. Read the official notification for complete details.

🔴 Quick Summary — 2 Minute Read

Age Limit	28 years
Application Fee	All Candidates — Rs 100
Qualification	Junior Research Fellow: Post Graduate degree in Basic Science or Psychology with NET qualification, or BE/B.Tech in First Division with NET/GATE
Pay Scale	Pay Level Level 10 (Rs 56,100)
Selection Process	Written Test (CBT) → Trade Test → Interview for Research Fellowships → Document Verification and Selection Committee Review

Defence Research and Development Organisation has published notification details for DRDO Recruitment 2026 covering various scientific, technical, and fellowship posts. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria and fellowship requirements before applying through the official portals.

The selection procedures involve interviews, written tests, and merit-based assessments managed through RAC and CEPTAM depending on the applied position.

📅 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

All Candidates	Rs 100
Payment Mode	Online payment methods
General / OBC / EWS	N/A
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)

⚠️ These details are not stated in the official notice

Total vacancy

We never write a number of our own. These details are usually inside the full notification PDF — open it from Important Links below. When the notice is updated, this page fills in on its own.

📋 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
Junior Research Fellow	As per requirement	Post Graduate degree in Basic Science or Psychology with NET, or BE/B.Tech with NET/GATE
Senior Research Fellow	As per requirement	BE/B.Tech/M.Sc with 2 years experience or M.Tech
Research Associate	As per requirement	PhD in relevant subject with postdoctoral experience

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Junior Research Fellow: Post Graduate degree in Basic Science or Psychology with NET qualification, or BE/B.Tech in First Division with NET/GATE
Senior Research Fellow: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc in First Class with 2 years experience or M.Tech
Research Associate: PhD in relevant subject with first class or equivalent with postdoctoral experience

💰 Salary — What You Actually Get In Hand

This calculation is worked out from the Pay Level named in this notice and the official 7th CPC rates — not from any guess. The in-hand figure is before income tax, because tax differs from person to person.

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

In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 13A) — Scientist 'F'

City Class	Basic Pay	Gross Salary	Katauti	In-Hand (approx)
X class (HRA 30%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,53,695	₹21,441	₹2,32,255
Y class (HRA 20%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,35,005	₹21,441	₹2,13,565
Z class (HRA 10%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,21,895	₹21,441	₹2,00,455

Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 13A, X class city)

Kya	Kaise banta hai	Amount
Basic Pay	Pay Matrix Level 13A ka pehla cell (joining pe)	₹1,31,100
DA	Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%)	₹72,105
HRA	Basic ka 30% (X class city)	₹39,330
Transport Allowance	Level 13A ka fix TA	₹7,200
DA on TA	TA ka 55%	₹3,960
Gross Salary	Upar ke sab jod ke	₹2,53,695
NPS	(Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai	− ₹20,321
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)	₹2,32,255

In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 14) — Scientist 'G'

City Class	Basic Pay	Gross Salary	Katauti	In-Hand (approx)
X class (HRA 30%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,77,930	₹23,471	₹2,54,459
Y class (HRA 20%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,57,930	₹23,471	₹2,34,459
Z class (HRA 10%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,43,510	₹23,471	₹2,20,039

Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 14, X class city)

Kya	Kaise banta hai	Amount
Basic Pay	Pay Matrix Level 14 ka pehla cell (joining pe)	₹1,44,200
DA	Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%)	₹79,310
HRA	Basic ka 30% (X class city)	₹43,260
Transport Allowance	Level 14 ka fix TA	₹7,200
DA on TA	TA ka 55%	₹3,960
Gross Salary	Upar ke sab jod ke	₹2,77,930
NPS	(Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai	− ₹22,351
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)	₹2,54,459

In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 15) — Scientist 'H'

City Class	Basic Pay	Gross Salary	Katauti	In-Hand (approx)
X class (HRA 30%)	₹1,82,200	₹3,48,230	₹29,361	₹3,18,869
Y class (HRA 20%)	₹1,82,200	₹3,24,430	₹29,361	₹2,95,069
Z class (HRA 10%)	₹1,82,200	₹3,06,210	₹29,361	₹2,76,849

Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 15, X class city)

Kya	Kaise banta hai	Amount
Basic Pay	Pay Matrix Level 15 ka pehla cell (joining pe)	₹1,82,200
DA	Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%)	₹1,00,210
HRA	Basic ka 30% (X class city)	₹54,660
Transport Allowance	Level 15 ka fix TA	₹7,200
DA on TA	TA ka 55%	₹3,960
Gross Salary	Upar ke sab jod ke	₹3,48,230
NPS	(Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai	− ₹28,241
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)	₹3,18,869

For a full breakdown by your city and pay level, open the In-Hand Salary Calculator.

✅ Selection Process

Written Test (CBT)
Trade Test
Interview for Research Fellowships
Document Verification and Selection Committee Review

📊 DRDS Scientist Pay Scale Details

Grade	Level in Pay Matrix	Initial Pay in Pay Matrix
Scientist 'B'	Level 10	Rs 56,100
Scientist 'C'	Level 11	Rs 67,700
Scientist 'D'	Level 12	Rs 78,800
Scientist 'E'	Level 13	Rs 1,23,100
Scientist 'F'	Level 13A	Rs 1,31,100
Scientist 'G'	Level 14	Rs 1,44,200
Scientist 'H' (Outstanding Scientist)	Level 15	Rs 1,82,200
Distinguished Scientist (DS)	Level 16	Rs 2,05,400
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO	Level 17	Rs 2,25,000

📊 Research Fellowships Scheme 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	Rs 31,000 + HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	BE/B.Tech/M.Sc (First Class) with 2 years experience or M.Tech	32 years	Rs 35,000 + HRA
Research Associate (RA)	PhD in relevant subject with first class or equivalent with postdoctoral experience	35 years	Rs 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

📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 13A) — Scientist 'F'

City Class	Basic Pay	Gross Salary	Katauti	In-Hand (approx)
X class (HRA 30%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,53,695	₹21,441	₹2,32,255
Y class (HRA 20%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,35,005	₹21,441	₹2,13,565
Z class (HRA 10%)	₹1,31,100	₹2,21,895	₹21,441	₹2,00,455

📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 13A, X class city)

Kya	Kaise banta hai	Amount
Basic Pay	Pay Matrix Level 13A ka pehla cell (joining pe)	₹1,31,100
DA	Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%)	₹72,105
HRA	Basic ka 30% (X class city)	₹39,330
Transport Allowance	Level 13A ka fix TA	₹7,200
DA on TA	TA ka 55%	₹3,960
Gross Salary	Upar ke sab jod ke	₹2,53,695
NPS	(Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai	− ₹20,321
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)	₹2,32,255

📊 In-Hand Salary (Pay Level 14) — Scientist 'G'

City Class	Basic Pay	Gross Salary	Katauti	In-Hand (approx)
X class (HRA 30%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,77,930	₹23,471	₹2,54,459
Y class (HRA 20%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,57,930	₹23,471	₹2,34,459
Z class (HRA 10%)	₹1,44,200	₹2,43,510	₹23,471	₹2,20,039

📊 Salary ka poora hisaab (Level 14, X class city)

Kya	Kaise banta hai	Amount
Basic Pay	Pay Matrix Level 14 ka pehla cell (joining pe)	₹1,44,200
DA	Basic ka 55% — 01 January 2025 se laagu DA (55%)	₹79,310
HRA	Basic ka 30% (X class city)	₹43,260
Transport Allowance	Level 14 ka fix TA	₹7,200
DA on TA	TA ka 55%	₹3,960
Gross Salary	Upar ke sab jod ke	₹2,77,930
NPS	(Basic + DA) ka 10% — katta hai	− ₹22,351
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)	₹2,54,459

📄 Documents Required

Educational Certificates
NET / GATE Scorecard
Photo ID Proof
Passport Size Photograph
Signature

📝 How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2026

Visit the official DRDO website or the RAC and CEPTAM recruitment portals.
Read the detailed recruitment notification carefully to check your eligibility.
Register online using your basic personal and educational details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee of Rs 100 online if applicable.
Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.

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❓ DRDO Recruitment 2026 Notification, Eligibility and Fellowsh — Important Questions

1. What is the application fee for DRDO recruitment?

An application fee of Rs 100 is charged through online payment methods for applicable positions, subject to government exemptions.

2. What are the fellowship levels available in DRDO?

DRDO offers Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and Research Associate positions.

3. What is the upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow?

The upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow is 28 years.

4. What is the upper age limit for Senior Research Fellow?

The upper age limit for Senior Research Fellow is 32 years.

5. What is the upper age limit for Research Associate?

The upper age limit for Research Associate is 35 years.

6. What is the monthly emolument for Junior Research Fellow?

The monthly emolument for Junior Research Fellow is Rs 31,000 plus HRA.

7. What is the monthly emolument for Senior Research Fellow?

The monthly emolument for Senior Research Fellow is Rs 35,000 plus HRA.

8. What is the monthly emolument for Research Associate?

The monthly emolument for Research Associate is Rs 47,000 plus HRA.

9. Which body manages direct recruitment for technicians in DRDO?

The Centre for Personnel Talent Management manages direct recruitment for technicians and senior technical assistants.

10. Which body undertakes recruitment of scientists in DRDO?

The Recruitment and Assessment Centre undertakes recruitment programmes to induct scientists.

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