DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sponsors the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship 2023. Candidates with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in engineering and technology can apply to the fellowship programme. The selected students will receive a monthly salary of INR 31,000 and other benefits. The last date to apply for the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship is June 16th, 2023. 

Note: The date mentioned above is tentative and is subject to change.

Table of Contents 

• Eligibility Criteria
• Rewards
• How to Apply?
• Essential Documents
• Contact Details 

Eligibility Criteria for DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship 

The Integrated Test Range (ITR), a distinguished laboratory of DRDO, has initiated the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship for young motivated candidates. They should hold a degree in engineering from a recognised institution. The other details of the eligibility criteria are as follows: 

• The candidates should be Indian
• They should not be over 28 years of age at the time of application. However, the management provides an age relaxation of five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC categories.
• They should hold a first division degree in BE/BTech or ME/MTech. 

For BE/BTech Degree Holders 

• The candidates should have a valid GATE
• They should hold a BE/BTech degree in any one of the following disciplines:
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Information Technology (IT) 

For ME/MTech Degree Holders 

• Candidates should hold a ME/MTech degree in any one of the following fields:
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETC)
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (E&I)
  • Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (A, E & I) 

Rewards of DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship 

The selected students will obtain an opportunity to participate in research at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) of DRDO. They will secure a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position and receive a monthly salary of INR 31,000 per month. In addition, they will also receive HRA and medical services as per the government norms. 

The DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship is tenable for five years. The fellows will initially work for two years, and the management will elevate them to the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position for the remaining three years, depending on their performance. 

How to Apply for DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship? 

Eligible candidates can download and duly fill in the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship application form. After filling in the application form, the candidates should convert it and the mandatory documents to a PDF format. Next, they should attach the PDF file containing the application form and the documents in an email, mention "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JRF'' in block letters as the subject and address it hrd@itr.drdo.in. 

Essential Documents of DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship 

The candidates should convert the necessary documents into a PDF format before sending them to the concerned department by mail. They should carry the original documents and a set of self-attested photocopies for verification. Listed below are the essential documents to submit while applying for the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship: 

• Proof of date of birth such as birth certificate, passport, etc.
• Updated resume
• Marksheets
• GATE or NET certificate
• Degree certificate
• Caste certificate (if required)
• Testimonials 

Terms and Conditions of DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship 

The director of ITR, Chandipur, holds the right to modify or cancel the advertisement, admission or selection of the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship without assigning any reason. Listed below are the terms and conditions of the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship: 

• The management will send an email and SMS regarding the VC model, date and time of the interview to the shortlisted candidates.
• They will interview the shortlisted candidates through video conferencing by Cisco Webex.
• Candidates should submit a valid email ID and mobile number for contact.
• The committee will make all communication through email.
• The offer of the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship does not mean absorption in DRDO.
• The management will terminate the candidature in case of canvassing by any means.
• DRDO will conduct police verification and medical tests as per the government norms.
• The management will not offer TA or DA to the shortlisted candidates for attending the interview. 

Contact Details of DRDO-ITR Chandipur Junior Research Fellowship 

The applicants should submit their applications for the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship by mail. Given below are the contact details of the DRDO-ITR Chandipur junior research fellowship: 

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