Scientific Analysis Group under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. SAG 007 for selection of 11 Junior Research Fellows through walk-in interview. SAG is a DRDO laboratory working in the area of cryptology and information security. The selected candidates will initially work for two years in the area of cryptology, with possible extension up to a maximum of five years based on performance and requirement. The walk-in interview will be held on 05 August 2026 at Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054.
DRDO SAG Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Eligibility / Education Qualification| Discipline | Educational Qualification / Specialization |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals are eligible. |
| Course Completion | Candidates must have completed the course and must have been awarded degree or provisional certificate. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 years as on the date of walk-in interview. Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates is applicable as per Government of India rules. |
| Mathematics | Postgraduate degree in Mathematics in first division with NET qualification. Desirable: knowledge of Cryptology and Computer Programming in C/C++. |
| Computer Science Engineering / IT / Computer Science | B.E. / B.Tech degree in CSE, IT or CS with first division and valid NET / GATE score; or M.E. / M.Tech in the relevant field with first division at both graduate and postgraduate level. Desirable: knowledge of basic Cryptology and programming in C/C++, Java and Python. |
| Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech degree in EE or ECE with first division and valid NET / GATE score; or M.E. / M.Tech in the relevant field with first division at both graduate and postgraduate level. Desirable: knowledge of Embedded Systems and Cryptology. |
| Physics | Postgraduate degree in Physics in first division with NET qualification. Desirable: knowledge of Quantum Physics and Computer Programming in C/C++. |
Only Indian nationals who have completed the relevant course and have been awarded the degree or provisional certificate are eligible to appear. The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of walk-in interview, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates as per Government of India rules. Discipline-wise eligibility includes postgraduate degree in Mathematics or Physics with first division and NET qualification, or B.E. / B.Tech with first division and valid NET / GATE score, or M.E. / M.Tech in the relevant field with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.
DRDO SAG Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions| Walk-in Date | The walk-in interview will be held on 05 August 2026. |
| Reporting Time | Candidates must report between 0900 hrs and 1100 hrs. |
| Venue | Main Gate reception, Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054. |
| Application Form | Application form can be downloaded from www.drdo.gov.in and must be brought duly filled on the interview date. |
| Prior Intimation | Candidates may send prior information by email to saghr.sag@gov.in. |
| Mandatory Submission | Filled application forms must be submitted at the time of walk-in interview. |
| No TA / DA | No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining after selection. |
| Joining Deadline | Selected candidates must join within two weeks from the date of offer letter. |
| Ph.D Registration | Candidates may be allowed to register for Ph.D with any university or institution during the fellowship tenure. |
| Prohibited Items | Pen drive, laptop, electronic device and camera are not allowed at the time of interview. |
| Fellowship Variation | The number of fellowships may vary without prior intimation. |
| Query Contact | For queries, contact Senior Admin Officer-II at 011-23882688 during working hours from 0900 hrs to 1730 hrs. |
Candidates should report for the walk-in interview between 0900 hrs and 1100 hrs on 05 August 2026 at Main Gate reception, Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054. Prior intimation may be sent by email to saghr.sag@gov.in, but the filled application form must be submitted at the time of interview. No TA or DA will be paid. Pen drive, laptop, electronic device and camera are not allowed at the interview.
DRDO SAG Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Required Documents| Document | Purpose |
| Filled Application Form | Submission at walk-in interview |
| Complete Biodata | Candidate profile and academic details |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Age verification |
| Mark Sheets and Educational Qualification Certificates | Eligibility verification |
| Caste / Disability Certificate, if applicable | Reservation or relaxation claim |
| Two Recent Passport Size Colour Photographs | Interview and record purpose |
| Valid Photo Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Passport |
| Address Proof | Address verification |
| Original Certificates | Mandatory verification at interview |
| Attested / Self-attested Copies | Submission during walk-in interview |
Candidates must bring the duly filled application form, complete biodata, original certificates and attested or self-attested copies of proof of date of birth, educational qualification mark sheets and certificates, caste or disability certificate if applicable, two recent passport-size colour photographs, valid photo identity proof and address proof.
