DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application

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Overview

Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) has released a notification for 15 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). Eligible candidates with master’s or equivalent qualifications in relevant disciplines can apply. The last date to submit applications by email is 31-03-2026. Apply through the DRDO DRL official channels after carefully reviewing the notification.

Total Vacancies

15

Age Limit

TBA - 35y

Age Details

Age Limit

  • JRF: Maximum 28 years
  • RA: Maximum 35 years
  • Age relaxations: SC/ST up to 5 years; OBC up to 3 years

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

  • M.Pharm / M.S (Pharm) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology & Toxicology / Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE / GPAT / NET
  • MSc / M.Tech / MVSc in Zoology / Veterinary Parasitology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with NET
  • M.Sc. / M.Tech in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences with NET / GATE
  • M.Sc. / M.Tech in Environmental Sciences / Soil Science / Chemistry / Life Sciences with NET

Research Associate (RA)

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences or related fields (Desirable: Capillary / NGS Nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis)
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Textile Chemistry / Textile Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Polymer Sciences / Chemistry / Chemical Sciences (Desirable: polymer analysis and instrumentation)
  • Ph.D. in Horticulture (Desirable: Post-harvest Technology)

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

31/03/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last date for CV submission: 31 March 2026
  • Date of interview for JRF: 07 April 2026
  • Date of interview for RA: 08 April 2026
  • Reporting time for interview: 07 April 2026

Application Fees

Application Fee

Nil for all categories (General / OBC / SC / ST).

How to Apply

How to Apply

  • Applications should be submitted via email to the official address provided in the notification.
  • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, passport-size photographs).
  • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
  • Ensure submission before the deadline: 31-03-2026.
  • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

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Which body conducts the "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application"?

The "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application" is conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

How many vacancies are there for "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application"?

There are a total of 15 vacancies available for "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application".

What is the last date to apply for "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application"?

The deadline to apply for "DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026: 15 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Posts - Online/Email Application" is 31/03/26.

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