NPOL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Recruiting organisation Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) has released an official notification. Eligible candidates should apply on or before 10 Oct 2026. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.

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Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails

Recruiting organisationNaval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence

PostJunior Research Fellow (JRF)

Advertisement numberNPOL/JRF/01/2026

DisciplinesComputer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering/Rubber Technology/Polymer Technology/Nanotechnology/Materials Science, Opto Electronics, Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engineering, Physics, Oceanography/Ocean Technology/Meteorology

Vacancies"Anticipated" for most disciplines; 04 fixed vacancies for Mechanical Engineering only (exact numbers for other disciplines are not specified in the notification)

Who can applyCandidates holding the essential B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech/PG qualification (with valid GATE/NET, as applicable) specified for each discipline

Mode of selectionWalk-in interview (no online application)

Walk-in interview date10.10.2026 (Saturday) at 0930 hrs

VenueBhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya, in the campus of Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory, Thrikkakara P.O., Kochi – 682021

Job locationKochi, Kerala

Important Dates

EventDate / Details

Walk-in interview date (all disciplines)[hidden] (Saturday) at 0930 hrs

Vacancy Details

Sl. No.DisciplineVacancies

1Computer Science & EngineeringAnticipated

2Mechanical Engineering04

3Chemical Engineering / Rubber Technology / Polymer Technology / Nanotechnology / Materials ScienceAnticipated

4Opto ElectronicsAnticipated

5Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Instrumentation EngineeringAnticipated

6PhysicsAnticipated

7Oceanography / Ocean Technology / MeteorologyAnticipated

Age Limit

Maximum Age: 28 Years

Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Salary / Remuneration

₹37,000

Sl. No. / Discipline / Essential Educational Qualification

Sl. No.DisciplineEssential Educational Qualification

1Computer Science & EngineeringB.E/B.Tech in Computer Science Engg in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification, OR M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science Engg in 1st Division at both Graduate* and Post Graduate level

2Mechanical EngineeringBE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engg in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification, OR ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engg in 1st Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate level

3Chemical Engineering / Rubber Technology / Polymer Technology / Nanotechnology / Materials ScienceBE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Rubber Technology/Polymer Technology/Nanotechnology/Materials Science in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification, OR ME/M.Tech in the same fields in 1st Division at both Graduate* and Post Graduate level

4Opto ElectronicsBE/B.Tech in Opto Electronics in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification, OR ME/M.Tech in Opto Electronics in 1st Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate level, OR BE/B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engg/Electronics & Communication Engg (with at least one paper on Fibre Optics/Optoelectronics/Laser Technologies) in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification

5Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Instrumentation EngineeringBE/B.Tech in these fields in 1st Division with valid GATE qualification, OR ME/M.Tech in these fields in 1st Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate level

6PhysicsPost Graduate Degree in Basic Science pertaining to the subject/discipline in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE qualification

7Oceanography / Ocean Technology / MeteorologyPost Graduate Degree in Basic Science pertaining to the subject/discipline in 1st Division with valid NET/GATE qualification, OR ME/M.Tech in Oceanography/Ocean Technology/Meteorology in 1st Division at both Graduate* and Post Graduate level

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.

Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.

Apply through the official website on or before 10 Oct 2026.

Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.

Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.