DRDO DRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Walk-In Interview

Age Limit

Maximum age limit is 28 years, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC as applicable.

Eligibility Details

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC Fellowship

• First-class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/Analytical/Organic/Inorganic) or related fields.
• Valid CSIR/UGC Fellowship (CSIR-UGC-NET JRF).

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Fellowship

• First-class M.Sc. in Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology or related fields.
• Valid JRF Fellowship from CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT.

Important Dates

• Walk-in interviews: 17 June 2026 (Chemistry JRF) and 18 June 2026 (Life Sciences JRF)
• Reporting Time: 09:30 hrs on the date of interview

Note: If any date is not fully specified (e.g., ‘Notified Soon’), it has been left as entered in the original text and recorded here for reference.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Important Instructions

• Attend the walk-in interview as per the scheduled dates and reporting time.
• Bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies and any required category certificates.
• Carry any required application forms as indicated in the notification.
• Verify eligibility criteria before attending the interview and reach the venue well ahead of time for registration.
• Maintain copies of photos if required and follow all venue-specific guidelines.