DRDO Research Associate and Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 10
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 - ₹67,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in relevant subjects for RA; Post Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or Graduate/Post Graduate degree in professional courses (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech) with NET/GATE/JEST qualification for JRF.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment is suitable for both freshers and experienced candidates, with some posts asking for relevant work experience of up to 3 years. Check the role-wise criteria in the official notification before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) is hosting a walk-in interview for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions at the Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur. This recruitment drive offers a prestigious opportunity for researchers in Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering to contribute to advanced material cluster projects within India's premier defense research ecosystem. Eligible candidates can engage in high-impact research with competitive monthly stipends and institutional support, making it an ideal career step for those dedicated to national scientific advancement.
- The recruitment offers a two-year fellowship tenure with the possibility of extension and upgrade to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for JRF roles.
- Candidates must attend the walk-in interview at the Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur with complete bio-data and original academic credentials.
- The selection process is based on direct interviews, providing a fast-track entry into DRDO's research environment.
- Age relaxations are provided for SC, ST, OBC, and PH candidates as per Government of India norms.
- Fellowship emoluments include HRA and medical facilities as per institutional rules.
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Additional Salary Information
RA: Rs. 67,000/- p.m.; JRF: Rs. 37,000/- p.m. plus HRA and medical facilities as per rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PH candidates Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates
How to Apply
- Prepare a complete Bio-Data with a recent passport-size photograph affixed on the top right corner.
- Gather one set of self-attested copies of all degrees, academic qualification certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates.
- Ensure you have original certificates and testimonials related to age and education for verification.
- Candidates from Govt/PSU/Autonomous bodies must obtain an NOC from their current employer.
- Report to the Defence Laboratory, Dr DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace, Jodhpur-342011 (Rajasthan) at 10:00 HRS on the specified interview date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum age limit is 35 years for Research Associates (RA) and 28 years for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) as on the date of the interview.
No, candidates will not be paid any TA/DA for attending the walk-in interview.
Yes, candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may apply, but the fellowship will only be awarded after the degree or provisional certificate is obtained.