Junior Research Fellow (JRF-03) – DRDO DMRL

Telangana, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 2
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹37,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: First class B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering with valid GATE score, OR First class M.E./M.Tech. and First class B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from a UGC recognized university.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — prior work experience is not mandatory.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 28 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Apply Offline
Deadline
Deadline:

The JRF position in Chemical Engineering at DRDO DMRL is designed for researchers interested in chemical processing, materials synthesis, and chemical engineering technologies for defence systems. Candidates participate in practical laboratory research supporting advanced materials development in Hyderabad. This fellowship offers a strong launchpad for long-term research careers in chemical engineering discipline.

  • Involves applied research in chemical synthesis, materials processing, and lab-scale chemical engineering.
  • Shortlisting for interview is based on valid GATE score for graduate degree holders.
  • Candidates previously holding a JRF post in any DRDO laboratory are not eligible to re-apply.
  • Applicants must send their completed application excel file and scanned document attachment via email.
  • Includes opportunity for promotion to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) after two years of satisfactory service.
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Additional Salary Information

₹37,000 per month plus admissible House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per DRDO rules.

Important Dates

Application Deadline 16 November 2026
Application Closing Window 21 days from date of publication on DRDO website

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on GATE/NET score or M.E./M.Tech percentage marks.
Personal Interview of shortlisted candidates at Hyderabad venue.

Application Fees

No Application Fee Stated

Reservation

SC / ST: 5 years age relaxation OBC: 3 years age relaxation

How to Apply

  • Visit the official website www.drdo.gov.in and download the application form in Excel sheet format.
  • Fill in all required details in the Excel sheet accurately.
  • Scan all supporting documents (educational certificates, GATE/NET score card, ID proof, caste certificate, NOC, etc.) into a single merged PDF file.
  • Name the Excel file and PDF file starting with the post Sl. No. followed by candidate name (e.g., 2Srinivas).
  • Email both the filled Excel sheet and the scanned single PDF file to dmrlhrd@gmail.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 vacancies for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF-03) position in Chemical Engineering.

Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on a valid GATE score for B.E./B.Tech. holders and percentage of marks for M.E./M.Tech. degree holders.

The post carries a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA as admissible under DRDO rules.