Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online at drdo.gov.in, the DRDO's official website. The deadline to apply for the positions is April 15, 2022. There are 7 JRF posts and 1 Research Associate (RA) post.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued a call for applications for Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate positions. Through this recruiting effort, the DRDO hopes to fill eight openings.

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Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online at drdo.gov.in, the DRDO's official website. The deadline to apply for the positions is April 15, 2022. There are 7 JRF posts and 1 Research Associate (RA) post.

Educational Requirements:

  • PhD or similar degree in chemistry OR postgraduate degree in chemistry required for research associate.
  • JRF (Chemistry, Physics): A postgraduate degree in chemistry or physics in the first division with a NET qualification is required.
  • JRF (Mechanical): BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical 1st division with NET/ GATE or M.E/ M.Tech in Mechanical 1st division at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.

Selection Process: 

The selection will be made through an online interview, which will be strictly provisional and subject to document and original certificate verification. If there is a mismatch/ canvassing in details about qualification, discipline, percentage of marks, or non-compliance with any given criterion at the time of joining, the candidature will be refused.

Age limit:

Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum age of 28 years as of the last date of application receipt.
Research Associate (RA): Maximum age of 35 years as of the last date of application receipt.