Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

- Recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions at Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence.
- Walk-in interview only — no online application process. Candidates must attend in person on the specified date.
- Open to candidates with B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, or Postgraduate degrees in specified disciplines.
- Disciplines include: Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, Polymer Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Opto Electronics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Physics, Oceanography, Ocean Technology, and Meteorology.
- Fixed vacancies: 4 for Mechanical Engineering; other disciplines have 'anticipated' vacancies (exact numbers not specified).
- Stipend: Rs. 37,000 per month (initial period of 2 years, extendable as per rules) plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible.

- Age Limit: Maximum age of 28 years as of the walk-in interview date (10 October 2026). Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.
- Educational Qualifications (discipline-specific):
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in the relevant discipline with first division (60% or equivalent CGPA) and a valid GATE/NET score (as applicable).
- Physics/Oceanography/Ocean Technology/Meteorology: Postgraduate degree in Basic Science or M.E./M.Tech in the discipline with first division and valid GATE/NET score.
- Opto Electronics: B.E./B.Tech in Opto Electronics with valid GATE, OR B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering with at least one paper on Fibre Optics/Optoelectronics/Laser Technologies and valid GATE.

- Selection is solely through a walk-in interview on 10 October 2026 at 09:30 hrs at Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya, NPOL campus, Kochi.
- Candidates must bring original certificates, community certificate (if applicable), valid GATE/NET score card, self-attested copies, and ID proof for verification.
- A panel will be drawn for the available vacancies and future vacancies, valid for one year. Empanelment does not guarantee an offer; it depends on vacancy availability.

General, OBC, SC, ST

- Original and self-attested copies of all academic certificates (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/Postgraduate degree certificates).
- Valid GATE/NET score card (as applicable to the discipline).
- Community certificate (if belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories).
- Original ID proof (Voter’s ID, Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Driving License).
- One recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Optional: One-page bio-data emailed in advance to [redacted email] for administrative arrangements.

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