DEFENCE BIOENGINEERING AND ELECTROMEDICAL LABORATORY (DEBEL)
Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)
Ministry of Defence, Government of India
CV Raman Nagar, Bangalore — 560093
Fax: 080-25282011
E-mail: hrd.debel.debel@gov.in
Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bangalore, a premier Institute of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), invites applications for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) from Indian Nationals. Meritorious, young, and motivated researchers who desire to pursue defence-related research in frontier areas are encouraged to apply. Selection will be made on the basis of screening and interview.
Positions and Qualifications:
| Subject Code | No. of Fellowships | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| JRF-01 | 01 | BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division and GATE Qualified with valid score OR ME/MTech in Mechanical Engineering with First Division both at Graduate & Postgraduate level |
| RA-01 | 01 | PhD in Biomedical Engineering/Electronics Engineering OR ME/MTech in Biomedical Engineering/Medical Electronics Engineering with 3 years of research or design and development experience in industry/Academia, along with at least one research paper in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal. Desirable: Research Experience in EEG, EMG instrumentation development, analysis, neuromuscular computational model with AI/ML approach, biomechanical musculoskeletal model, and bio-statistics |
General Conditions:
- Only candidates possessing the above-mentioned qualifications should apply. All qualifications must be from recognized Universities/Institutions (approved by AICTE/UGC).
- Tenure: JRF will be initially awarded for a period of 2 years, potentially extendable for one year as SRF based on performance. RA Fellowship is for 2 years only.
- Age Limit: Maximum age is 28 years for JRF and 35 years for RA as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Age relaxable for SC/ST and OBC as per Govt. of India rules. Closing Date: 24th June 2024.
- How to Apply: Download and fill the Application Form from www.drdo.gov.in. The signed application form along with certificates supporting educational qualifications, date of birth, GATE/NET score card, and caste certificate (if applicable) should be scanned in a single PDF file and emailed to hrd.debel.debel@gov.in before the closing date. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Selection Procedure:
- Screening of applications will be carried out by a duly constituted committee and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
- Candidates should possess an active/valid email ID till the selection process is completed. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- Eligible candidates will be allowed to appear for interview based on qualifying criteria.
- The marks obtained in the qualifying exam should be mentioned in percentage. In case of CGPA/CPI, candidates should convert it to percentage as per university/institute norms with supporting documents.
Additional Information:
- The Director DEBEL, Bengaluru reserves the right to amend/modify/cancel this advertisement and to cancel the selection at any time without assigning any reason.
- Actual number of vacancies may vary.
- Candidates working in Government Departments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies should apply through the proper channel and produce NOC at the time of interview.
- Offer of Fellowship does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.
- The selected candidates may be allowed to register for PhD as per extant regulations with any recognized University/Institution during the tenure of fellowship.
- Candidates should produce original documents for verification during the interview.
- Candidates should possess a valid Government issued ID card during entry at ADE along with two passport size photographs.
- Electronic items are not allowed inside the campus.
- Written test may be conducted for shortlisting candidates. Candidates should plan accordingly and make their own arrangements for overnight stay if required.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining if selected.
Contact:
- Head HRD, DEBEL, For Director, DEBEL
Route Map:
- Bus Route: From Majestic Bus Stand, Bengaluru: No. 315 & 317 Series. Alight at ‘NGEF’ bus stop.
- Metro Train: From KSR Majestic Railway Station, Bengaluru: Alight at Swami Vivekananda Road or Baiyyappanahalli.
For more information, visit www.drdo.gov.in.