JRF (Chemistry) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Post graduate degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Chemistry with first division and NET/GATE/JEST qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience required for this fellowship post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Chemistry at Defence Laboratory Jodhpur provides an entry-level research opportunity for post-graduates to engage in defense-oriented chemical sciences. This role is ideal for NET or GATE qualified candidates who wish to build a career in research and potentially upgrade to a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). Fellows will be involved in experimental work and data analysis within the Material Cluster, contributing to the development of advanced materials for the armed forces. It offers a stable research environment with the prestige of working for a premier national organization like DRDO.
- The fellowship is initially for two years and may be extended or upgraded to SRF based on performance and rules.
- Candidates must have an M.Sc. in Chemistry with first division and a valid NET, GATE, or JEST qualification.
- The walk-in-interview for this chemistry fellowship is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
- The age limit is set at 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA and medical facilities.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹37,000 per month plus HRA and medical facilities; tenure of 2 years extendable to SRF.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
UR/OBC/SC/ST: 4 (Distributed as per standard Government of India reservation norms)
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 Junior Research Fellow (Chemistry) is paid a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA and medical facilities.
A first-division M.Sc. in Chemistry along with a NET, GATE, or JEST qualification is mandatory.
There are a total of 4 vacancies available for the Junior Research Fellowship in Chemistry.