DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - 6 Junior Research Fellow & Research Associate Positions | Apply Online

Age limit

• Maximum age: 35 years for all posts
• Relaxations as per government rules for SC/ST and OBC categories

Educational qualifications

• Junior Research Fellow (Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry): M.Pharm / M.S(Pharm) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry / MSc (with NET) in Chemistry
• Junior Research Fellow (Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences): MSc in Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Environmental Sciences with NET
• Junior Research Fellow (Biochemistry): MSc in Biochemistry with NET
• Research Associate (Microbiology): Ph.D. in Microbiology (Desirable: Specialization in Agriculture Microbiology/Soil Microbiology)

Age and eligibility notes

• Maximum age limit: 35 years for all posts
• Age relaxations as per government rules for SC/ST and OBC categories

Important dates

• Last date for CV submission: 04-09-2026
• Walk-in Interview date: 11-09-2026
• Reporting time: 11-09-2026

Application fee

• No application fee is mentioned for any category in the official notification.

Important details

• This recruitment is conducted by the Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, and involves a walk-in interview after online submission.
• Candidates should prepare all required documents (CV, certificates, mark sheets) and bring them for verification at the interview.
• Read the official notification PDF carefully for vacancy distribution, age criteria, stipend/salary, and selection process before applying.
• Ensure online submission is completed by the stated deadline and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.