CAIR Bengaluru JRF Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview on 24 November, ₹37,000 Stipend

Table of Contents

1. CAIR JRF Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
2. Vacancy and Stipend
3. Educational Qualification Required
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 14 October 2026 from official notification

Have an M.Sc. in Mathematics with NET or GATE and an interest in cryptography research? CAIR Bengaluru JRF Recruitment 2026 may suit you. The Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), a DRDO laboratory in Bengaluru, has invited applications for 1 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post in Mathematics under Advertisement No. CAIR/HRT/JRF/2026/03. Candidates must email the application by 30 October 2026, 17:00 hrs, and attend a walk-in interview with a written test on 24 November 2026. The stipend is Rs. 37,000 plus HRA per month.

CAIR JRF Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), DRDO
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (Mathematics), Post Code JRF01
Advertisement / Notification Number	CAIR/HRT/JRF/2026/03
Total Vacancies	1
Job Location	Bengaluru, Karnataka
Application Mode	Email application followed by walk-in interview
Official Website	drdo.gov.in
Apply Start Date	6 October 2026 (date of publication on DRDO website)
Last Date to Apply	30 October 2026 (17:00 hrs)

Vacancy and Stipend

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Junior Research Fellow (Mathematics)	1 Category-wise breakup: Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA, as per funding agency rules at present. Duration 2 years initially, extendable and upgradable to SRF as per rules.

Educational Qualification Required

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
JRF (Mathematics)	M.Sc. in Mathematics with first division from an AICTE-accredited institute or a recognised university, with NET or GATE qualification	Desirable: knowledge of lattice-based cryptography and proficiency in C and Python. Experience: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Age Limit

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Maximum Age	28 years
Age Calculation Date	Closing date of the advertisement
Age Relaxation	Up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All Categories	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notice Published on DRDO Website	6 October 2026
Last Date to Email Application	30 October 2026, 17:00 hrs
Walk-in Interview	24 November 2026 (reporting 08:00 to 09:30 hrs; written test from 10:00 hrs)

Selection Process

Candidates report at the CAIR Main Gate Reception on 24 November 2026 between 08:00 and 09:30 hrs; late arrivals are not allowed. A written test begins at 10:00 hrs, and those who qualify are interviewed the same day. The final merit list is prepared on interview performance. If a selected candidate declines, the offer goes to the next candidate on the list. Selection does not give any right to claim the post, and the organisation may cancel the process at any time.

How to Apply

1. Download the advertisement and application form from the official DRDO vacancy page.
2. Fill the application in the prescribed format and email it to jrfcair2026@gmail.com, with the subject line “Application for post of JRF Advt. No CAIR/HRT/JRF/2026/03”.
3. Make sure the email reaches before 17:00 hrs on 30 October 2026. Incomplete applications are rejected at screening.
4. On 24 November 2026, report at CAIR, DRDO Complex, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bengaluru 560093, with a copy of the filled bio-data (block letters, passport photo on top right, self-attested).

Carry self-attested copies and originals of all degrees, mark sheets and certificates, the original community certificate if applicable, two recent passport-size colour photographs, an original government photo ID with a photocopy, and an NOC if you are employed in a government department, PSU or autonomous body. No TA/DA is paid, and electronic items such as phones, laptops and smartwatches are not allowed on campus. Looking for more research roles? See Government Jobs on JobsDigger.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Not Available (application by email)
Official Website	drdo.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the last date to apply for CAIR Bengaluru JRF Recruitment 2026?

The application must be emailed by 30 October 2026, 17:00 hrs.

2. When is the walk-in interview?

24 November 2026 at CAIR, Bengaluru.

3. What is the stipend?

Rs. 37,000 plus HRA per month, as per funding agency rules at present.

4. What is the qualification?

M.Sc. in Mathematics with first division and NET or GATE.

5. What is the age limit?

Maximum 28 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC.

6. How long is the fellowship?

Two years initially, which may be extended and upgraded to SRF under the rules.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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