SSPL Recruitment 2026 for 23 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts
July 27, 2026
The Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has released the DRDO SSPL Recruitment 2026 notification for 23 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) fellowships. Candidates with M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, or Ph.D. qualifications in relevant disciplines can attend the walk-in interview. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in defence research in Physics and Electronics. Eligible candidates can appear for the walk-in interviews scheduled from 01 September to 09 September 2026 as per the discipline-wise schedule. Check the complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, stipend, selection process, and walk-in procedure below.
M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE (as applicable)
Research Associate (RA)
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Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech with 3 years of research experience
Other Requirement
Candidates must carry the prescribed application form in the specified format.
Attested copies of educational certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, publications, experience certificates, and other required documents should be submitted.
Candidates employed in Government, PSU, or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Original documents must be produced for verification during the interview.
Electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the SSPL premises.
Due Date
Walk-in Interview Dates: 01, 02, 08 & 09 September 2026
Salary
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000 per month
Research Associate (RA): ₹67,000 per month
Age Limit
Junior Research Fellow: Maximum 28 Years
Research Associate: Maximum 35 Years
Age relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
Other categories: As per Government of India rules
Application Fee
No application fee.
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview
Screening Test (if required)
Document Verification
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application form (Appendix ‘A’) from the official notification.
Fill in the application form completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
Attach attested copies of educational certificates, NET/GATE scorecard, experience certificates, publications, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents.
Bring all original certificates for verification.
Candidates working in Government, PSU, or Autonomous Bodies should carry a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Report to the interview venue at 09:30 AM on the scheduled date according to your discipline.
Attend the screening test, if conducted, followed by the interview.
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