MTRDC Bangalore Walk-in Recruitment 2026

Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC), Bangalore, a prestigious laboratory under DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a notification for Walk-in Interviews for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) posts.

This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates from Material Science and Metallurgy backgrounds who want to work in advanced defence research and development projects related to vacuum electronic devices.

🔍 MTRDC Walk-in Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC), DRDO
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA)
Total Vacancies	02 Posts
Job Location	Bangalore, Karnataka
Interview Mode	Walk-in Interview
Interview Venue	MTRDC Reception, Near BEL North Gate, Jalahalli Post, Bangalore – 560013
Official Website	drdo.gov.in

📌 Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	No. of Posts	Monthly Salary	Duration
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	01	₹37,000 + HRA	2 Years (Extendable)
Research Associate (RA)	01	₹67,000 + HRA	2 Years (Fixed)

Note: Number of vacancies may change as per MTRDC requirements.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

✅ Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Qualification Route	Details
Option 1	B.Tech in Material Science / Metallurgy (First Division) with GATE/NET
Option 2	M.E./M.Tech in Material Science / Metallurgy (First Division)
Option 3	M.Sc. in Material Science / Metallurgy (First Division) with NET/GATE
Experience	Not mandatory (Freshers can apply)

✅ Eligibility for Research Associate (RA)

Requirement	Details
Essential Qualification	Ph.D. in Material Science / Metallurgy
Alternative	M.Tech with minimum 3 years research/teaching/design experience
Publication	At least one research paper in SCI indexed journal

💰 Salary / Fellowship Details

Post	Pay
Junior Research Fellow	₹37,000 per month + HRA
Research Associate	₹67,000 per month + HRA

📅 Important Dates – Walk-in Schedule

Post	Walk-in Date	Reporting Time
Junior Research Fellow	08 January 2026 (Thursday)	10:00 AM
Research Associate	09 January 2026 (Friday)	10:00 AM

🎯 Selection Process

Stage	Details
Selection Method	Walk-in Interview
Test/Interview	Conducted on same day
Panel Validity	1 Year
TA/DA	Not Paid

🎂 Age Limit & Relaxation

Post	Maximum Age
Junior Research Fellow	28 Years
Research Associate	35 Years

Age Relaxation

SC / ST / PH: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years

(Valid caste certificate required)

📝 How to Apply for MTRDC Walk-in 2026

Interested and eligible candidates should directly attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date.

Documents to Carry:

Bio-Data / Resume with recent passport size photo
Original certificates for verification
One set of self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates
- Mark sheets
- Experience certificates (if any)
NOC (for Govt/PSU/Autonomous body employees)