Junior Research Fellow (Biological Sciences) – DRDE
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: First Class M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Zoology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, or Immunology and a valid JRF fellowship.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — candidates must hold a valid fellowship award from CSIR, UGC, ICMR, or DBT.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
DRDE Gwalior invites meritorious Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellow (Biological Sciences) post to pursue advanced defence-related research. While the number of fellowships is not limited, candidates will receive competitive monthly stipends following CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR norms. Eligibility requires a first-class M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related fields along with a valid JRF fellowship. This position provides a unique gateway into DRDO's research ecosystem and supports academic growth through Ph.D. registration opportunities.
- The walk-in interview for this specific discipline will take place on June 18, 2026.
- Candidates must report by 0930 hrs at the Main Gate Reception of DRDE in Gwalior.
- The upper age limit is 28 years, calculated as of the interview date.
- Applicants must bring a hard copy of the application form and self-attested copies of all academic certificates.
- The engagement is temporary and does not confer any right for permanent absorption in DRDO.
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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 stipend is paid monthly according to the guidelines set by CSIR, UGC, ICMR, or DBT.
A first-class M.Sc. in Life Sciences, Zoology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related fields plus a valid JRF fellowship is mandatory.
The maximum age is 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST and a 3-year relaxation for OBC candidates.