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- Updated July 09, 2026 11:10 AM
- by K Sangeetha Officially Verified
- Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website drdo.gov.in. A total of 10 vacancies have been announced through the DRDO RA and JRF Recruitment 2026.
- Candidates up to 35 years of age who have a Ph.D. in Physics/Materials or Electronics, M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics with NET/GATE/JEST, or B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical with NET/GATE qualification are eligible to apply for these Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancies. The walk-in interviews are scheduled for 22 July 2026 (RA) and 23 July 2026 (JRF).
- Candidates can download the official notification PDF and check the walk-in interview details through the direct links provided below in this article.
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DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
DRDO Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
- Candidates should download and read the DRDO Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
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DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - 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/MTech) 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.
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
- Age relaxation is allowed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC candidates.
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
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Q2. What is the maximum age limit for JRF posts?
- The maximum age limit for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government rules.
Q3. What is the application fee for DRDO recruitment?
- There is no application fee for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive. Candidates can attend the walk-in interview without paying any fee.
Q5. What is the salary offered for Research Associate (RA) positions?
- The salary offered for Research Associate (RA) positions is Rs. 67,000/- per month. This is a contractual position.
Q6. What are the minimum qualifications required for JRF (Chemistry) posts?
- For JRF (Chemistry), candidates need a postgraduate degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Chemistry with first division and NET/GATE/JEST qualification.
Q7. Does DRDO offer any age relaxation for reserved categories?
- Yes, DRDO offers age relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH candidates and up to 3 years for OBC candidates.
Q8. What documents should I carry for the walk-in interview?
- Candidates must carry all original documents, self-attested photocopies of certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
Q10. What is the total number of vacancies announced by DRDO?
- Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has announced a total of 10 vacancies for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts.
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