DRDE Gwalior Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Walk-in Interview 2026
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry or Biological Sciences (Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology) and a valid JRF fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
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The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), a premier laboratory under DRDO, is conducting a walk-in interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in Gwalior. This recruitment drive is specifically for Indian Nationals who already hold valid fellowships from CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR and wish to pursue defense-related research. Selected candidates will initially serve as JRFs for two years before potential upgradation to Senior Research Fellows (SRF) for an additional three years. This is a prestigious opportunity for M.Sc. graduates in Chemistry and Biological Sciences to contribute to national defense research while potentially registering for a Ph.D.
- Walk-in interviews are scheduled for June 17 and June 18, 2026, at DRDE Gwalior.
- Candidates must possess a valid fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR at the time of the interview.
- The upper age limit is 28 years, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Applicants must email their completed application forms to [email protected] and [email protected] before attending.
- The fellowship offers a monthly stipend plus allowances as per the respective funding agency guidelines.
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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
Indian Nationals with a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry or Biological Sciences who also hold a valid JRF fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT, or ICMR are eligible.
Yes, candidates selected as JRFs may be allowed to register for a Ph.D. during their fellowship tenure.
Selection is based strictly on a walk-in interview conducted at DRDE, Gwalior, on the specified dates for each discipline.