DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026: Offline Hiring for 21 Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow Posts

Age Details

Maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation is as per Government of India norms for SC/ST and OBC categories.

Eligibility Details

• Research Associate (RA): Ph.D. or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with relevant research experience in specified areas (e.g., Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET as applicable.

Important Dates

• Publication in Employment News: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Submit Applications (30 days from publication): 13 September 2026

Application Fees

There is no application fee mentioned for DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026.

Additional Information

• The recruitment is for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) across multiple engineering and science disciplines.
• The selection process comprises application scrutiny, a written test, an interview, and document verification.
• Selected candidates will receive stipends as per Government of India norms.
• Offline submission: Send the completed application to the address specified in the notification. Ensure it reaches before 13-09-2026 and keep a photocopy for reference.
• Read the official notification pdf carefully before applying to ensure eligibility and required documents.