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DRDO DRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walkin

OrganizationDefence Research and Development Establishment (DRDO DRDE)
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total VacanciesNo Limit
Application ModeWalk-in
Job LocationIndia
Job TypeProject-based
Last Updated22 May 2026
No Limit
Vacancies
Last Date
Walk-in
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The Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDO DRDE) has published the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill unlimited Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. Candidates within the age range of up to 28 years (relaxable for SC/ST by 5 years and OBC by 3 years) and holding a first-class M.Sc. in Chemistry or Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology with a valid CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR JRF Fellowship are eligible to attend the walk-in interview. The interviews will be conducted on 17 and

Important Dates

Interview Date17 June 2026
Event / DateDate
Reporting Time09:30 hrs on the date of Interview

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

Age DetailsMax 28 years, relaxable for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years).
DetailsMaximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Other categories will receive relaxation as per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Policy.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationM.Sc. in Chemistry or Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology with CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR JRF Fellowship.
Matched QualificationsITI, B_Tech_BE, M_Sc, MS_MD, CA, CS
DetailsJunior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC Fellowship: First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/Analytical/Organic/Inorganic) or related fields. Qualified & Valid Fellowship from CSIR/UGC (Qualified Joint CSIR-UGC-NET JRF Exam). 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. Qualified for JRF & presently held Valid Fellowship from CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT.

Vacancy Details

Sr.Post NameTotal Posts
1Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC FellowshipNo Limit
2Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR FellowshipNo Limit
Total0

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryPosts
Post NameJunior Research Fellow (JRF) with CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Fellowship
Total PostsNo Limit

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay ScaleAs per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Guidelines.
DetailsJunior Research Fellow (JRF): Monthly Stipend and other allowances as per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Guidelines.

Selection Process

1Walk-in-interview