Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC)

Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110 054

Advt. No: DESIDOC/001/2024

WALK IN INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)

Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), Delhi one of the Premier
Research Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) engaged
in delivering library, information and documentation services to DRDO personnel. DESIDOC
invites applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals, who wish to pursue library
science and documentation, software development and networking related research as Junior
Research Fellow (JRF).

S.No Fellowship Subject/ Tentative Essential Educational Qualifications

Discipline No. of
vacancies
1 Junior Library & 01 (One) B.Sc (First Class) + M.L.I.Sc (First Class)
Research Information from UGC recognized University & UGC-
Fellow Science NET qualified.

(JRF-01) Expertise in digital library concepts,

bibliographic database creation.

Desirable: M.Sc in Basic Sciences

2 Junior Computer 01 (One) B.E/B.Tech. With First Class in Computer
Research Science Science & Engineering from UGC
Fellow recognized University with qualified GATE
(JRF-01) Score.

(OR)

B.E/B.Tech. With First Class in Computer

Science & Engineering and M.E/M.Tech
with First Class in Computer Science &
Engineering from UGC recognized
University.

Desirable: Programming in Advanced Java;

RDBMS
# The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in
interview. A vacancy may be kept unfilled or can be reshuffled/converted from one
discipline to another.

Stipend: JRF will receive a stipend of Rs.37,000/- p.m (Plus HRA as per DRDO Rules).Junior
Research Fellows are not eligible for other type of benefits like DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement
benefits etc. However, they are eligible for medical facilities for self only through MI Room facility
available in the campus

JRF Tenure: Initially the offer is for a period of two years which may be extendable for further
two years subject to Internal Screening Committee recommendation.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is maximum 28 years as on the date of interview. The upper age
limit shall be relaxable to the candidates belonging to SC/ST for 5 years and 3 years for OBC.
However, the OBC candidates in the creamy layer will not be eligible for age relaxation.

PROCEDURE OF ATTENDING INTERVIEW: The eligible /qualified candidates can WALK IN

FOR INTERVIEW AT THE VENUE, ON THE DATE AND TIME AS MENTIONED BELOW.
While appearing for interview, the candidates are required to submit complete Bio-Data with a
recent passport size photo affixed on the top right corner of the first page. Candidates should
bring original certificates (for verification)and one set copies of all Degree/Academic qualification
certificates/mark sheet/Experience Certificate etc, Candidates working in Govt../Public Sector
Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should produce an NOC issued by present employer.

Mode of selection: Walk-in-interview at Defence Scientific Information & Documentation

Centre (DESIDOC), Metcalfe House, Civil Lines, Delhi – 110 054

Date & Time of Interview: 18th April 2024 at 0900hrs.

Important Instructions:-
 Applications would be accepted up to 0930hrs on date of interview.
 Exam will be conducted depending on the no. of candidates appeared followed by interview
 Initial screening and verification of testimonials would be done between 1000-1100hrs on the
interview date.
 Interview of the shortlisted candidates would take place from 1100hrs onward.
 Only those candidates who have been awarded Degree/Provisional Certificate are eligible to
apply.
 Candidates should make their own arrangement for their stay and transport in Delhi.
 It may please be noted that offer of Fellowship will under no circumstances confer on
candidates any right of absorption in DRDO.
 Award of Fellowship shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. It shall be
entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab, which may refuse to admit
any candidate without assigning any reason thereof.
 The candidate may be allowed to register for part-time Ph.D with any University/Institution
during the tenure of the fellowship.
 No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected.
 Number of vacancies may increase or decrease without prior notice.
 Canvassing in any form will be disqualification.
 For any query you may be contact – 01123902523

Note: Electronic Gadgets, Pen Drives, Mobile Phones etc. are strictly prohibited in the
Metcalfe House premises due to security reasons. Please do not bring the same

Director, DESIDOC
 Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC)
APPLICATION FORM FOR JRF

Subject/Discipline:-......................................................................

Advt-DESIDOC/001/2024 Photo

Name

Father / Husband Name

Mother Name

Marital Status

Gender

Category-: GEN/OBC/SC/ST

Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY)

Age

Mobile

Phone Number

Email

Permanent Address

Correspondence Address

Educational Details:
Exam Passed Subject(s) University/Board Month & Year Division/ Percentage(%) Docs
of Passing Class/ Grade /CGPA
X
XII
B.Sc/ B.Tech
M.Sc/ M.Tech
B.L.I.Sc
M.L.I.Sc

Whether Qualified UGC NET Examination: Yes/No

Qualification Type Roll No Year Score Validity (DD-MM-YYYY) Docs

Experience Details:(if any)

Name of Organisation Post Held From (DD-MM-YYYY) To (DD-MM-YYYY)

Have you ever been debarred from recruitment examination by any Govt. Agency: Yes/No

Declaration: I hereby declare that, the above furnished particulars are correct to the best of my knowledge and no
Information is suppressed. If at any time I am found to have concealed/distorted any information, my fellowship shall
be liable to summarily terminate without any prior notice. I am ready to take up and discharge the duties assigned to
me anywhere in India, as and when required.

(Signature of the candidate)