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  • Updated June 26, 2026 01:33 PM
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  • Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow Notification 2026 has been released on the official website drdo.gov.in. A total of 10 vacancies have been announced through the DRDO Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026.
  • Candidates up to 35 years of age who have a Ph.D., M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, or M.E./M.Tech with the prescribed NET/GATE/JEST qualifications as applicable to the respective post are eligible to apply for these Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancies. The recruitment will be conducted through walk-in interviews, which are scheduled for 22 July 2026 (Research Associate) and 23 July 2026 (Junior Research Fellow).
  • Candidates can download the official notification PDF and attend the walk-in interview with the required documents through the direct links provided below in this article.
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DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company NameDefence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Post NameResearch Associate and Junior Research Fellow
No of Posts10
SalaryRs. 37000 - 67000 Per Month
QualificationPh.D., M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE
Age LimitMax: 35 years
Walk-in Date22-07-2026 (RA), 23-07-2026 (JRF)
Apply ModeWalk-in
Job TypeContractual

DRDO Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

  • Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO 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.
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DRDO Vacancy 2026

Post NameTotal Posts
Research Associate (RA) (Physics/Materials)2
Research Associate (RA) (Electronics)1
JRF (Chemistry)4
JRF (Physics)1
JRF (Mechanical)2
Total10

Eligibility Criteria

  • Research Associate (RA) (Physics/Materials): Ph.D. in Physics/Materials or equivalent degree OR having 03 (Three) years of Research, Teaching and Design & Development experience after Post Graduate degree (M.Sc) in Physics/Materials with at least one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal.
  • Research Associate (RA) (Electronics): Ph.D. in Electronics or equivalent degree. OR having 03 (Three) years of Research, Teaching and Design & Development experience after Post Graduate degree (ME/M.Tech) in Electronics with at least one research paper in Science Citation Index (SCI) Journal.
  • JRF (Chemistry): Post Graduate degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Chemistry with first division and National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC(NET), MHRD (GATE) or JEST.
  • JRF (Physics): Post Graduate degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Physics with first division and National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC (NET), MHRD (GATE) or JEST.
  • JRF (Mechanical): Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical in first division with NET/GATE qualification. OR Post Graduate (M.E./M.Tech) degrees in professional courses in Mechanical in first division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.

Age Limit

  • Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for all posts.
  • Age relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC.

Salary / Stipend

  • Research Associate (RA): Rs. 67,000/- p.m.
  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- p.m.

DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

EventDate
Walk-in Interview for RA22 July 2026
Walk-in Interview for JRF23 July 2026

Selection Process

  • Walk-in Interview

DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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Employment News Paper Notification PDFClick here
Official WebsiteClick here
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Q2. What is the total number of vacancies announced by DRDO?

  • DRDO has announced a total of 10 vacancies for the posts of Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow.

Q3. What is the salary offered for the Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow positions?

  • The salary for Research Associates is Rs. 67,000/- per month, and for Junior Research Fellows, it is Rs. 37,000/- per month.

Q4. What are the minimum educational qualifications required for these posts?

  • Qualifications range from M.Sc. with NET/GATE to Ph.D. in relevant fields like Physics, Materials, Electronics, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering.

Q5. Is there any application fee for DRDO Recruitment 2026?

  • No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive.

Q6. What is the maximum age limit for the candidates applying for DRDO posts?

  • The maximum age limit for all posts is 35 years, with age relaxations applicable for SC/ST/PH and OBC categories.

Q7. What is the selection process for DRDO Recruitment 2026?

  • The selection process for these positions will be based on a Walk-in Interview.

Q9. What documents should candidates carry for the walk-in interview?

  • Candidates must carry all original documents, one set of self-attested photocopies, ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
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