Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) – DRDE
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/Analytical/Organic/Inorganic) and a valid CSIR-UGC NET JRF qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience required, but candidates must have a valid JRF fellowship award.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) is conducting a walk-in interview for the Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) position, which currently has no fixed limit on the number of vacancies. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and allowances as per CSIR/UGC guidelines, typically starting around ₹37,000 plus HRA. Applicants must possess a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry and a valid CSIR-UGC NET JRF qualification to be eligible. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to engage in high-impact defence research with the possibility of registering for a Ph.D. during the fellowship tenure.
- The walk-in interview is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at the DRDE Gwalior campus.
- Candidates must be under the maximum age limit of 28 years, with relaxations available for SC/ST and OBC categories.
- The fellowship is initially for two years as JRF and can be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for three additional years.
- Applicants must submit their application form in PDF format via email to [email protected] before attending.
- Selection is based strictly on performance during the walk-in interview and verification of original testimonials.
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Additional Salary Information
Monthly Stipend and other allowances as per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Guidelines.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned
Reservation
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates Other category relaxations as per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR policy
How to Apply
- Download the application form (Annexure B) from the official DRDO website.
- Fill the application form completely and save it as a PDF file.
- Forward the PDF application to [email protected] and [email protected].
- Attend the walk-in interview at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior on the scheduled date.
- Bring a hard copy of the application form with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Carry one set of self-attested copies of all academic certificates and the valid fellowship award letter.
- Produce original certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
- Report at the Main Gate Reception by 0930 hrs on the date of the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selected candidate will receive a monthly stipend and allowances as per the prevailing CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR guidelines.
Candidates must have a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical, Analytical, Organic, or Inorganic) and a valid CSIR-UGC NET JRF fellowship.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as of the date of the interview, with relaxations for reserved categories.