Research Associate (RA) (Physics/Materials) – DRDO
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹67,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Physics or Materials Science, or M.Sc. in Physics/Materials with 3 years of research experience and an SCI journal publication.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: 3 years of Research, Teaching, and Design & Development experience required if applying with a Post Graduate degree (M.Sc).
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Research Associate (RA) position in Physics and Materials at Defence Laboratory Jodhpur offers a prestigious platform for doctoral candidates to contribute to advanced material science research within DRDO. This role is designed for high-level academic contributors who can lead design and development projects while maintaining a strong publication record in SCI journals. Candidates will work on cutting-edge defense technologies in a collaborative laboratory environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. This opportunity is ideal for researchers looking to bridge the gap between theoretical physics and practical defense applications in Rajasthan.
- This fellowship is initially awarded for a fixed duration of two years to support advanced research projects.
- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or have three years of post-M.Sc. research experience with at least one SCI journal publication.
- The selection is conducted through a walk-in-interview process scheduled for July 22, 2026, at the Jodhpur facility.
- Applicants should ensure they have their Ph.D. degree or provisional certificate ready before the date of the fellowship offer.
- The role provides a consolidated monthly stipend along with HRA and medical facilities as per organizational norms.
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Additional Salary Information
Fellowship stipend of ₹67,000 per month plus HRA and medical facilities as per rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No Application Fee
Reservation
General/UR: 1 OBC/SC/ST: 1 (Standard GoI relaxation norms apply to the total 2 vacancies)
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 fellowship emolument for this Research Associate position is ₹67,000 per month plus HRA and medical facilities.
Candidates need a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials or an M.Sc. in the same field with 3 years of research/teaching experience and one SCI journal paper.
The maximum age limit for the Research Associate (RA) position is 35 years as on the date of the interview.