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Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 15 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Research Associate (RA) Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address.
The email application must be submitted on or before 31-03-2026. Candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline. In this article, you will find complete details about Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, email application steps, and important links.
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Company Name Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Post Name Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) No of Posts 15 Salary JRF: Rs. 37000/- per month with HRA, RA: Rs. 67000/- per month with HRA Qualification M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M.Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET, MSc./M.Tech/MVSc in Zoology/Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET, M.Sc./M.Tech in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences with NET/GATE, M.Sc./M.Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry/Life Sciences with NET, Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences, Ph.D in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering, Ph.D. in Horticulture Age Limit JRF: Max 28 years, RA: Max 35 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) applicable. Last Date 31-03-2026 Apply Mode Email Job Type Contractual
Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download DRDO DRL Job 2026 Notification PDF
Post Name Total Posts Junior Research Fellow 5 Junior Research Fellow 2 Junior Research Fellow 1 Junior Research Fellow 1 Research Associate 1 Research Associate 2 Research Associate 1 Research Associate 1 Research Associate 1 Total 15
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Junior Research Fellow: M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/ M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET. Junior Research Fellow: MSc. /M.Tech/ MVSc in Zoology/ Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology / Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET. Junior Research Fellow: M. Sc. / M.Tech in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences or related fields with NET/GATE. Junior Research Fellow: M Sc./M. Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry , Life Sciences or related fields with NET. Research Associate: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields. Desirable: Capillary/NGS Nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis. Research Associate: Ph.D in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering. Research Associate: Ph.D in Polymer Sciences/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in polymer analysis and instrumentation. Research Associate: Ph.D in Horticulture. Desirable: Post harvest Technology.
Category Fee General/OBC Nil SC/ST Nil
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years. Research Associate (RA): Maximum 35 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is up to 05 years and for OBC candidates is up to 03 years.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month with HRA. Research Associate (RA): Rs. 67,000/- per month with HRA.
Event Date Last date of submission of CV 31 March 2026 Date of interview for JRF 07 April 2026 Date of interview for RA 08 April 2026 Reporting time for interview 07 April 2026
Walk-in-interview
Candidates who wish to apply for DRDO DRL Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
Read the official notification carefully before applying. Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31-03-2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
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Organization
Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL)
Total No Of Vacancy
15
Posts
Total Posts
Qualification
Junior Research Fellow: M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/ M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET.
Junior Research Fellow: MSc. /M.Tech/ MVSc in Zoology/ Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology / Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET.
Junior Research Fellow: M. Sc. / M.Tech in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences or related fields with NET/GATE.
Junior Research Fellow: M Sc./M. Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry , Life Sciences or related fields with NET.
Research Associate: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields. Desirable: Capillary/NGS Nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis.
Research Associate: Ph.D in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering.
Research Associate: Ph.D in Polymer Sciences/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in polymer analysis and instrumentation.
Research Associate: Ph.D in Horticulture. Desirable: Post harvest Technology.
Age
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years.
Research Associate (RA): Maximum 35 years.
Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is up to 05 years and for OBC candidates is up to 03 years.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Maximum Age: JRF: Max 28 years, RA: Max 35 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) applicable.
Application Form Fees
Category
Fee
General/OBC
Nil
SC/ST
Nil
Selection Process
Walk-in-interview
Salary Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month with HRA.
Research Associate (RA): Rs. 67,000/- per month with HRA.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Last date of submission of CV
31 March 2026
Date of interview for JRF
07 April 2026
Date of interview for RA
08 April 2026
Reporting time for interview
07 April 2026
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31-03-2026.
Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Application Dates
Start Date: Last Date: Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31-03-2026.
