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DRDO PXE Balasore JRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for 6 Junior Research Fellow Posts

Advt No: Advt No. PXE/HRD/JRF/2026/01•Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) Balasore, DRDO

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Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

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Stage 1: Shortlisting based on academic percentages and val...

Shortlisting based on academic percentages and valid GATE / UGC-CSIR NET scores

Official Stage

Stage 2: Personal Technical Interview before the Selection...

Personal Technical Interview before the Selection Board at PXE Chandipur

Interview

Stage 3: Original Document Verification of Academic Records...

Original Document Verification of Academic Records & Category Certificates

Document Scrutiny

Stage 4: Comprehensive Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Exami...

Comprehensive Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

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Total Vacancies

DRDO PXE Balasore

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics / Applied Physics

Min Qualification

B TECH BE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 28 Yrs

as on 30 Jun 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹37,000–₹37,000

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Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) Balasore, DRDO (Advt No: Advt No. PXE/HRD/JRF/2026/01)

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About this Recruitment

Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore (Odisha), a premier DRDO armament test facility, has released recruitment notification for 6 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in Mechanical Engineering (2), Electronics & Communication Engineering (2), and Physics (2). First-class BE/BTech with a valid GATE score, first-class ME/MTech, or NET-qualified M.Sc in Physics can apply by sending their offline applications by June 30, 2026.

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Organization: DRDO Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Balasore.
Total Vacancies: 6 JRF Positions (Mechanical 2, ECE 2, Physics 2).
Fellowship Amount: ₹37,000 per month + HRA + medical facilities as per DRDO norms.
Eligibility: BE/BTech (First Class + GATE) OR ME/MTech OR M.Sc Physics (First Class + NET).
Age Criteria: Upper limit 28 years as on June 30, 2026 (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Application Schedule: Offline applications accepted till June 30, 2026 with no application fee.

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Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

28 Years

* Age calculated as on: 30 June 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

SC / ST Candidates: +5 Years

OBC (NCL) Candidates: +3 Years

PwBD Candidates: +10 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B TECH BE, M TECH ME, M SC

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Notification Released

25 May 2026

Application Start Date

1 June 2026

Last Date to Apply

30 June 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering	2	B TECH BE
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)	2	B TECH BE
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Physics / Applied Physics	2	M SC

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 per month plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) and medical benefits as per DRDO rules

Official Pay Scale

₹37,000 - ₹37,000

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Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹37,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹18,500

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹6,660

Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700

Gross Monthly Salary₹64,860

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹5,550

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹450

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹6,060

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹58,800

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹7.78 LPA

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Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

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Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness & Current Affairs	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability	25	25
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject	25	25

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.drdo.gov.in

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: Advt No. PXE/HRD/JRF/2026/01) to confirm eligibility criteria.

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

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Physical Standards & Efficiency

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Mandatory physical measurements and endurance criteria as prescribed in the official notification.

Category & Gender	Height (Min)	Chest (Min / Exp)	Running / Race	Other Events
Male (General / OBC / SC)	168 cm (Relaxation applicable for reserved categories)	81 cm - 86 cm (Minimum 5 cm expansion)	5 km in 24 minutes / 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes	Long Jump: 12 Feet, High Jump: 3.5 Feet (if applicable)
Male (ST Category)	160 cm	77 cm - 82 cm (5 cm expansion)	5 km in 24 minutes / 1.6 km in 6.5 minutes	Long Jump: 12 Feet, High Jump: 3.5 Feet (if applicable)
Female (All Categories)	152 cm - 157 cm	Not Applicable	1.6 km in 8.5 minutes / 800 meters in 4 minutes	Long Jump: 9 Feet, High Jump: 3 Feet (if applicable)

Application Fee Details

All Candidates (General / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD / Female)Free

Payment Modes: Not Applicable (Free Application)

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting based on academic percentages and valid GATE / UGC-CSIR NET scores

Stage 2: Personal Technical Interview before the Selection Board at PXE Chandipur

Stage 3: Original Document Verification of Academic Records & Category Certificates

Stage 4: Comprehensive Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in DRDO PXE JRF Recruitment 2026?

There are 6 JRF vacancies: 2 in Mechanical Engineering, 2 in Electronics & Communication Engineering, and 2 in Physics/Applied Physics.

What is the educational qualification required for PXE JRF?

Candidates need a first-class B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score, OR first-class M.E./M.Tech, OR first-class M.Sc in Physics with a valid UGC/CSIR-NET qualification.

Is GATE or NET mandatory for postgraduate engineering degree holders?

No, candidates possessing first-class M.E./M.Tech degrees at both UG and PG levels do not require GATE scores.

What is the upper age limit for DRDO PXE JRF?

The upper age limit is 28 years as of June 30, 2026. Age relaxations are 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

What is the monthly stipend for JRFs at PXE Balasore?

Selected JRFs receive ₹37,000 per month plus admissible HRA and medical facilities as per DRDO research fellowship guidelines.

What is the selection process for DRDO PXE JRF?

The process includes Stage 1 Academic & Score Shortlisting, Stage 2 Technical Interview at PXE Chandipur, Stage 3 Document Verification, and Stage 4 Medical Examination.

Is there any application fee for PXE JRF?

No, application is completely free of charge for all candidate categories.

Where and how should the application form be sent?

The application in the prescribed format along with self-attested documents must be sent to Director, PXE, Chandipur, Balasore - 756025, Odisha on or before June 30, 2026.

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30 June 2026

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