The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) closes applications today, August 14, for research fellowship positions. The Young Scientist Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI) in Bengaluru invites meritorious engineering graduates for research roles. Aspirants must submit completed forms through official channels before midnight server cutoffs. Late submissions will face rejection.
Research fellowships at defence laboratories offer significant exposure to cutting-edge technology. Young scientists develop real-world solutions for critical national security challenges. These positions bridge academic theory with practical engineering applications in high-tech defence environments. Interested candidates should review key requirements before sending their final documents.

Selected fellows will research advanced domains like computer vision and natural language processing. Projects also focus on autonomous systems and edge computing for defence applications. Candidates receive a monthly stipend of 37,000 rupees plus applicable house rent allowance. Initial fellowship lasts two years, with possible performance-based extensions.
| Degree Level | Essential Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.E. or B.Tech | First division with valid GATE or NET score |
| M.E. or M.Tech | First division at graduate and postgraduate levels |
| M.Sc. Basic Science | First division with valid NET qualification |
Applicants require a degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Mathematics. Candidates with bachelor degrees must hold a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. Master degree holders need first class marks throughout their studies. The maximum age limit is 28 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Candidates must download the prescribed application form from the official DRDO website immediately. Applicants should attach self-attested marksheets, degree certificates, date of birth proofs, and category documents. Duly filled forms can be emailed directly to official laboratory addresses. Aspirants should avoid unverified third-party platforms and agencies.
The shortlisting process evaluates academic scores followed by personal interviews in Bengaluru. Candidates may also take an online coding test covering core algorithm design. Technical interviews test practical skills in machine learning libraries like PyTorch. Eligible candidates must finalize and send their applications today to catch the deadline.