Overview
National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), an autonomous organization under the Department of Space, Government of India, has released notifications for NARL Scientist/Engineer Recruitment 2026 and NARL Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.
A total of 15 vacancies are available at Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh, with key requirements including educational qualifications and age limits as specified. The last date to apply is April 27, 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 15
Post Name: Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’, Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’, Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Organization: National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL)
Job Location: Gadanki, Andhra Pradesh
| Post | NARL Vacancy 2026 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’ | 1 |
| Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 13 |
| Total NARL Scientist/Engineer & JRF Posts | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: PhD in Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Science, Environmental Science or equivalent from a recognized university with prior M.Sc./MS in relevant discipline having minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering and M.E./M.Tech in RF, Microwave and Communication System Engineering, both in first class with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Postgraduate degree in Physics, Atmospheric Science, Space Physics, Meteorology, Earth System Sciences, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Applied Chemistry with required minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA or relevant M.E./M.Tech with 60% along with qualification in CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / JAM / JEST as specified.
Age Limit:
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Important Dates
Notification Release: March 6, 2026
Application Start Date: March 28, 2026 (10:00 hrs IST)
Last Date to Apply: April 27, 2026 (23:59 hrs IST)
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned for submitting the online application form.
Salary / Pay Scale
Scientist/Engineer ‘SD’: Level-11, basic pay Rs. 67,700/- per month (Rs. 67,700 - 2,08,700) plus admissible HRA and Transport Allowance and other benefits.
Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’: Level-10, basic pay Rs. 56,100/- per month (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500) plus admissible HRA and Transport Allowance and other central government facilities.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000/- per month for subsequent years along with admissible allowances, hostel facility or HRA, medical facilities and subsidised canteen as per rules.
Selection Process
How to Apply
- Visit the official website:
- Complete the NARL online registration process.
- Upload required documents.
- Submit before April 27, 2026 (23:59 hrs IST).
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