DRDO JRF Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Artificial Intelligence Fellowship

The DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory – Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI) invites applications from talented Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) program. If you have expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP, or Computer Vision, this is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge defense research.

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List of Posts

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Artificial Intelligence

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 04 (Subject to change)

Post-Wise Salary

Stipend: ₹37,000/- per month
HRA: 30% (₹11,100/-)
Total Emoluments: ₹48,100/-

Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualifications

B.E/B.Tech with NET/GATE qualification OR
M.E/M.Tech (AI, CS, EC) with first division OR
Postgraduate in Basic Science with NET qualification

Desirable Skills

Proficiency in Python, Java, C++
Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
Knowledge of NLP, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning

Age Limit

Max Age: 28 years (Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years)

Application Fee

Not mentioned in the official notification.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 5th June 2025
Online Coding Test: 19th June 2025 (Tentative)
Interview Date: To be communicated via email

Important Links

Download Notification: DRDO Official Website

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their application via post or email with:
✅ Duly filled application form (Annexure I)
✅ CV & Educational Certificates
✅ Proof of Date of Birth
✅ Category Certificate (if applicable)
✅ No Objection Certificate (if employed)

📌 Mailing Address:
Director, DRDO Young Scientist Lab – AI
Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Bengaluru – 560001

📩 Email ID: accounts.dysl-ai@gov.in

Mode of Selection

Shortlisting Based on GATE Score / Percentage
Online Coding Exam
Interview at DYSL-AI Bengaluru / Video Conferencing

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates must prepare for topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Python, C++, Java Programming
Computer Vision & NLP
Reinforcement Learning & Generative AI

Helpdesk

For queries, contact: 080-2201 7707 / 7709 (10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday)

FAQs

1️⃣ Can I apply if I don’t have a GATE score?
🔹 Only B.E/B.Tech graduates must have a valid NET/GATE score.

2️⃣ Is there an interview for selection?
🔹 Yes, shortlisted candidates will attend an online coding test followed by an interview.

3️⃣ Can I apply via email?
🔹 Yes, scanned copies of the application form & documents can be emailed to accounts.dysl-ai@gov.in.

Please read the Official Notification carefully before submitting your application.

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