DRDE DRDE Junior Research Fellows Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in for 28 Posts

Age Limit

• 28 years as on the interview date.
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Other relaxations as per DRDO policy.

Qualification

• First-class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/ Analytical/ Organic/ Inorganic) and holding a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with fellowship from UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, etc.
• OR First-class M.Sc. in Biological Sciences (Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology) and holding a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with fellowship from UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, etc.

Essential Qualification

• Only candidates who have been awarded a degree or provisional certificate are eligible to apply.

Important Dates

• Date of Interview: 08-01-2026

Application Fees

• Not specified in the notification.

General Instructions

• Reporting time is 09:30 hrs on the date of interview at Main Gate Reception, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior.
• Bring original certificates/testimonials for verification along with a hard copy of the application and one set of self-attested documents.
• Candidates currently employed should furnish an NOC from their employer.
• DRDE does not provide TA/DA for the interview or joining.
• Candidates may be allowed to register for Ph.D. during the tenure of the fellowship.
• Electronic devices are not allowed inside the DRDE campus.
• Applications with incomplete information may be rejected at screening.