Overview
NARL has announced recruitment for 15 posts—1 Scientist/Engineer SD, 1 Scientist/Engineer SC, and 13 Junior Research Fellows—at Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh. Applications are open from 28 March 2026 to 27 April 2026. Eligibility, salary, and selection process details are outlined in the official notifications.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Department of Space, Government of India
- Qualification
- SD: PhD in Physics/Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology/Earth Science/Environmental Science or equivalent with prior M.Sc./MS (60% marks or CGPA); SC: M.E./M.Tech in RF, Microwave & Communication System Engineering (60%) and B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (65%); JRF: PG in Physics/Atmospheric Science/Space Physics/Meteorology/Earth System Sciences/Geophysics/Remote Sensing/Applied Chemistry (65%) or relevant M.E./M.Tech (60%) with CSIR‑UGC NET/GATE/JAM/JEST
- Vacancies
- 15
- Last date to apply
- 27 April 2026 (23:59 hrs IST)
Important Dates
| Release of SD & SC Notification | 06 March 2026 |
| Release of JRF Notification | 06 March 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 28 March 2026 (10:00 hrs IST) |
| Last Date for SD & SC Application | 27 April 2026 (23:59 hrs IST) |
| Last Date for JRF Application | 27 April 2026 (23:59 hrs IST) |
| Cut‑off Date for Eligibility | 27 April 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh: SD: 1; SC: 1; JRF: 13
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on higher qualification/experience/publications (for SD/SC) or academic records (for JRF) followed by interview; written test/other criteria may be used as per notification
How to Apply
Visit the NARL official website (www.narl.gov.in) and navigate to the recruitment/careers section to locate the advertisement links for SD & SC (NARL/RMT/SD&SC/01/2026) and JRF (NARL/RMT/JRF/02/2026) and the online application form., Register once on the website, then log in and complete the online application form for the relevant post, providing personal details, educational qualifications, experience, publications, and other required information., Upload a recent passport‑size photograph and academic credentials (marksheets, degree certificates, category certificates, experience details; for SD, a consolidated PDF of post‑doctoral/research experience and publications; for JRF, relevant research/awards file) within the prescribed size limits., Submit the completed application before the last date (27 April 2026, 23:59 hrs IST). Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected., Keep the registration number and regularly check your email and the NARL website for interview call letters, schedules, and any updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NARL Scientist/ Engineer & JRF Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 15 Posts?
Release of SD & SC Notification: 06 March 2026; Release of JRF Notification: 06 March 2026; Start of Online Application: 28 March 2026 (10:00 hrs IST); Last Date for SD & SC Application: 27 April 2026 (23:59 hrs IST); Last Date for JRF Application: 27 April 2026 (23:59 hrs IST); Cut‑off Date for Eligibility: 27 April 2026
What is the application fee?
SD: ; SC: ; JRF:
What is the age limit?
SD: 35 years; SC: 30 years; JRF: preferably 28 years as on 27 April 2026 (with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex‑servicemen)
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on higher qualification/experience/publications (for SD/SC) or academic records (for JRF) followed by interview; written test/other criteria may be used as per notification