NARL Scientist/Engineer & JRF Recruitment 2026

About This Job

NARL has released notification for 15 Scientist/Engineer SD, SC and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts at Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh. Candidates with Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Tech, or M.E. in relevant disciplines can apply online. Last date to apply is 27 April 2026. Salary for Scientist/Engineer posts starts from Rs. 56,100 per month (Level 10) and goes up to Rs. 2,08,700 per month (Level 11).

National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL) Scientist/Engineer & JRF Recruitment 2026 - 15 Posts

National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), an autonomous organization under the Department of Space, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 15 positions across two advertisement notifications: NARL/RMT/SD&SC/01/2026 for Scientist/Engineer posts and NARL/RMT/JRF/02/2026 for Junior Research Fellow positions. NARL operates cutting-edge instruments like high-power radars, lidars, and observational networks at its facility in Gadanki, making it one of the premier research labs for atmospheric and space science in India. Selection is entirely through interview with no written exam, and the JRF fellowship is designed to lead to a Ph.D. degree. Science and engineering graduates with strong research interests in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, RF engineering, or related fields should consider applying.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

For Scientist/Engineer SD (Post Code 01):

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. degree in Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Science, or Environmental Science from a recognized university.
• You also need an M.Sc. or MS in the same subjects with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Desirable: Expertise in air quality observations and modeling, climate modeling, parallel programming, or high-performance computing.

For Scientist/Engineer SC (Post Code 02):

• Qualification: You need an M.E./M.Tech degree in RF, Microwave, and Communication System Engineering with at least 60% marks from a recognized university.
• Plus a B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with at least 65% marks.
• Desirable: Expertise in radar system engineering.

For Junior Research Fellow (Post Code 01 - JRF):

• Qualification (Science stream): Post Graduate degree (M.Sc.) in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Space Physics, Meteorology, Earth System Sciences, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, or Applied Chemistry with a relevant major subject. Minimum 65% aggregate marks required.
• Qualification (Engineering stream): M.E./M.Tech in Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or Instrumentation Engineering. Minimum 60% aggregate marks required.
• Mandatory: You must have qualified in CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, JAM, or JEST.
• Final-year students who have appeared in their exams are also eligible to apply, but they must produce their marksheet at the time of interview.
• The JRF position is meant for carrying out research leading to a Ph.D. degree.

Age Limit

• Scientist/Engineer SD: Maximum 35 years as on 27 April 2026.
• Scientist/Engineer SC: Maximum 30 years as on 27 April 2026.
• Junior Research Fellow: Preferably 28 years as on 27 April 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India orders.

Salary

• Scientist/Engineer SD: Basic Pay of Rs. 67,700 per month in Level 11 (Pay Range: Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700). Plus Transport Allowance and House Rent Allowance.
• Scientist/Engineer SC: Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100 per month in Level 10 (Pay Range: Rs. 56,100 - Rs. 1,77,500). Plus Transport Allowance and House Rent Allowance.
• Junior Research Fellow: Fellowship of Rs. 37,000 per month for the 1st and 2nd year, and Rs. 42,000 per month for subsequent years. HRA is paid if hostel facility is not availed.
• Scientist/Engineer posts are governed by the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Additional benefits include medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, Leave Travel Concession, Group Insurance, and advances for vehicle purchase and house construction.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: If the number of applications is large, NARL will shortlist candidates based on higher educational qualifications, higher experience in the relevant field, experience counted after acquiring essential qualifications, or number of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at NARL, Gadanki. Sleeper class train fare will be reimbursed by the shortest route.

Note: There is no written exam for any of these posts. Selection is based on shortlisting and interview only.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NARL website at www.narl.gov.in or the recruitment portal at recruitment.narl.gov.in.
2. Click on the relevant advertisement link and register as a New User with your email ID.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
4. Upload your photograph (max 1.5 MB, JPG/PNG/BMP format) and signature (max 1.5 MB, JPG/PNG/BMP format).
5. Upload all required certificates: 10th marksheet, intermediate marksheet, graduation degree and marksheets, post-graduation degree and marksheets, Ph.D. certificate (if applicable), date of birth certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and NOC (if already employed in government).
6. For Scientist/Engineer SD applicants, upload your post-doctoral experience, publications list, and awards in a single PDF (max 2 MB).
7. For JRF applicants, upload your CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JAM/JEST score card and relevant research experience in a single PDF (max 2 MB).
8. Submit the form before 27 April 2026 (23:59 IST). Note your registration number for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 06 March 2026
• Online Application Starts: 28 March 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 April 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Conduct cutting-edge research in atmospheric and space sciences through instrument development, observations, and modeling.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated scientific instruments including high-power radars, lidars, and observational networks.
• Analyze atmospheric data, prepare research reports, and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Develop and run computational models for weather forecasting, air quality analysis, and climate studies using high-performance computing systems.
• Collaborate with national and international research teams on projects related to meteorology, space physics, and Earth system sciences.
• Assist in the design and development of new scientific instruments and measurement techniques for atmospheric research.
• Prepare proposals for funded research projects and contribute to NARL's research mandate under the Department of Space.