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DRDO Young Scientist Lab-Artificial Intelligence
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle
BRASS, FTH-4g 0008, UR
High Grounds, Bengaluru-560001, INDIA

Ref. No.: DYSL-AI/JRE/HR/2025-26/01 DATE: 13t May 2025

Advertisement for the Award ofJunior Research Fellowship (JRF)

DRDO Young Scientist Laboratory- Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-Al) is constituted of young scientists
who work towards research and development in the field of Artificial Intelligence. DRDO Young Scientist
Laboratory-Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AlI) is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, accelerating
adoption of artificial intelligence for varied applications. The lab has associations with various eminent
organizations such as IITs, IISc Bangalore, IIIT’s and other leading academic institutions.

We are looking for young and meritorious Indian nationals, who desire to pursue Al related research
as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and join the revolution, using deep learning, natural language processing
(NLP), computer vision and reinforcement learning to help us improve various research outcomes and drive
innovation. At DYSL-Al, you will join a multidisciplinary team helping to shape our Al strategy and
showcasing the potential of Al for defense through early-stage solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to
take advantage of emerging trends and technologies to make a real difference.

The eligibility criteria and desired qualifications is as under:

SL Title of Minimum eligibility Criteria Desirable Qualification No of
No_| Fellowship vacancies
1 Junior Graduate degree a. Strong fundarrentals in problem
Research | professional course solving, algorithm design and 04
Fellow (B.E/B.TECH) in _ first complexity analysis
division with NET/GATE (May subject |
b. Expert in at least one major
programming language (Python, Java, a charge |
(OR) C++ or similar) i the g
Post Graduate degree in Cc. Knowledge of classical Al | requirement
professional course algorithms, Machine Learning and of the Lab)
(M.E/M.TECH) in _ first Deep Learning techniques is strongly
division both at Graduate desirable.
and Post Graduate level
d. Proven experience with software
libraries such Py~orch, Tensorflow,
(OR) Keras, TensorRT, PyTo*chMobile.
Post graduate degree in Either one of the following:
Basic Science in first
i. Comprehensive knowledge of
division with NET
speech and language technology,
Qualification
including speech recognition and
natural language understanding/
NLP/ Machine Translation.
(OR)
ii. Comprehensive knowledge of 3D
Vision and Simultaneous Mapping
and Localization (SLAM), ROS.
(OR)
iii. | Comprehensive knowledge of
Computer Vision including
Generative Models.
(OR)
iv. Comprehensive knowledge of
Reinforcement Learning
1. Upper age limit: 28 years as on the date of interview. Age and Educational qualification will be
calculated / determined as on last date for submission of Application. Age limit is relaxable by 5
years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC candidates.

2. Emolument: Stipend of Rs.37,000/- per month plus HRA as applicable (at present 30%). Hence,
total emoluments will be Rs. 48,100/- . Based on the availability, accommodation can be
provided, in which case, HRA will be deducted.

3. Tenure: Candidate will work initially for first two years as JRF and will subsequently be elevated
as SRF for the remaining two/three years, subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed
annually and as per DRDO rules.

4. Candidates working in Govt./Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies should apply through

proper channel. They are required to submit a signed declaration (Annexure ‘II’) to the extent that
they have informed their Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) about their application for the
fellowship in DRDO and required to produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their CCA as per
Annexure ‘Ill’ at the time of interview.

5. The Offer of fellowship is purely of temporary in nature for a limited period as per rules in vogue
and does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.

6. Those who were already awarded JRF position in any of the DRDO Laboratories/centers earlier,
are not eligible to apply again.

7. Candidate need to attach the proof of CGPA to percentage conversion formula from the
University/Institution along with the application form.

8. The Research Fellowship may be terminated at any time during the tenure with a prior notice of
one month. Fellows may resign with a prior notice of one month.

9. DYSL-Al, Bangalore reserves the right to amend, modify or cancel this advertisement. The above
notified fellowships are likely to be increased or decreased or cancelled depending upon the
prevailing requirement restrictions, if any, as per the policy of Government of India.

10. The detailed advertisement with application form and other specimen formats are available in the
website www.drdo.gov.in (> What's New > Application for the post of JRF at DYSL-Al, Bangalore).

11. It may please be noted that offer of fellowship does not confer on fellows any right for
absorption in DRDO.

12. Application procedure: Eligible candidates may send their duly completed applications as per
details below: ;

i) Duly filled application (Annexure -1 ) downloadable from www.drdo.gov.in

ii) NoC & other testimonials as applicable in case of serving candidate (Annexure —ll &
Annexure — II!) downloadable from www.drdo.gov.in
iii) CV
iv) Self attested copies of educational certificate
v) Self attested copies of DOB,
vi) Self attested copy of caste certificate (Wherever applicable)

The application completed in all respect as above needs to be sent to “The Director, DRDO Young
Scientist Lab-Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle, High Grounds,
Bengaluru-560001” or the scanned copies can be sent by mail to [email protected]

13. Last Date: The last date for receipt of application at DYSL-Al is 21 days from the date of
publication in Employment News or before 5° June 2025 (which ever is earlier). Applications
received after due date for whatsoever reasons, shall not be entertained. Incomplete applications are
liable to rejected.

Candidates sending application by post should write in bold letters “Application for JRF
recruitment’ on TOP of the cover of envelope.
Selection Process:

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of GATE score/percentage of marks obtained in the
qualifying degree.

Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for online coding examination(tentatively on 19!
January), details of the examination will be communicated subsequently on their mail ids.

The qualified candidates will be required to appear for personal interview to be held at DRDO Young
Scientist Laboratory- Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-Al) Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle,
High Grounds, Bengaluru-560001 or through Video Conferencing as decided by Director, DYSL-AI,
date and time will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates separately by speed
post/email. The decision of the Director as to whether in person interview of through Video
conferencing will be final and binding on the candidates.

The decision of the committee constituted by Director, DYSL-Al in selecting the candidate will be final
and binding on all the candidates.

Important Instructions:

Only those candidates who have been awarded Degree/Provisional Degree certificate are eligible to
apply.

Candidates should make their own arrangement for their stay and transport in Bangalore.

Candidate need to produce original Certificates/Testimonial for proof of Caste (Where applicable),
Age, Educational Qualification and No Objection Certificate (Where applicable), along with two pass
port size photographs at the time of interview.

Award of Fellowship shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. The selection of the
candidate will be entirely the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Lab.

The candidate should bring supporting document for CGPA conversion.

The candidate may be allowed to register for part-time Ph.D with any University/Institution during the
tenure of the fellowship on approval of DYSL-AI.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining, if selected.

DYSL-Al, Bangalore is situated at Dr. Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle, High Grounds,
Bengaluru-560001,

For details contact DYSL-Al between 1000 to 1700 hrs on all working days (Monday to Friday) on 080-
2201 7707/7709.

(R L RAI)Sc °C’
Team HR
For Director
 Annexure I
APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN DRDO

Name (in Block letters) Paste recent

>

Father's / Husband's Name photograph

FerN

(a) Marital Status (Married / Single): (b) Nationality:

(a) Category (GEN/SC/ST/OBC/PH/3" Gender): (b) DoB:
(c) Age as on date of application: Years Months Days
Address for Communication:

State: Pin Code:

Contact details: Landline (with STD code) Mobile No.:
Email address:
Permanent Residential Address:

State: Pin Code:

Educational Qualification (from SSC/Matric onwards; Self-atlested copies to be enclosed)
Exam passed ; Subject(s) University/Board Year of Division/ % Marks
passing Class

Experience:
Name of the organisation Period of Service Reasons for leaving
From To

Whether Qualified in UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE Examinations: YES / NO

If yes, give details (proof to be enclosed)

. Have you ever been interviewed in any DRDO Unit, please give details: YES/NO
(Note: Candidates already awarded JRF positions in any of the DRDO Units earlier are not eligible to apply again)

11. Any other information:

DECLARATION: | hereby declare that the above particulars furnished are correct and no information is suppressed.

Place:

Date:
(Signature of the candidate)
 Annexure I

DECLARATION REGARDING INTIMATION TO CADRE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY(CCA)

Certified that |, is working as in the office

of on * regular / ad-hoc / contract basis since in Pay Band
_Rs. with Grade Pay of Rs. / on consolidated Salary Rs.
per month

Also certified that | have my Cadre Controlling Authority(CCA) that | am applying for the post of
at DYSL-AI, Bangalore.

(* strike-out whichever not applicable) (Signature of the candidate)

Annexure III

NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE

Certified that Mr /Mrs is working as in this office on *

regular / ad-hoc / contract basis since in Pay Band Rs. with Grade
Pay of Rs. / on consolidated Salary Rs. per month

This office has No objection to his /her candidature being considered for appointment to
the post of at DRDO. If selected, he / she will be relieved of his / her duties in
accordance with the terms of his / her appointment.

(* strike-out whichever not applicable) (Signature of the candidate)