DMRL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Last date: 2 December 2026 Vacancies: 3 How to apply: By email to [email protected] Pay: Stipend Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as per DRDO Rules Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission) Place: Hyderabad

Advt No. DMRL/HRD/RA/2026/01 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below. Download DMRL notification PDF

Qualification: PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology having expertise in Alloy Design / Melting & Solidification / Powder Metallurgy / Thermo-Mechanical Processing / Phase Transformation / Materials Testing & Characterization / Non-Destructive Evaluation / Coatings for Erosion Resistance and High-Temperature Applications / Ceramics & Composites / Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys; or M.E. / M.Tech. with first division in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology from UGC recognised university with 3 years of research experience in the same areas Experience: 3 years of research experience in the listed areas (for M.E./M.Tech. route) Age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission) Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Others or as p

Notice states only candidates awarded PhD Degree / Provisional Certificates issued are eligible to apply Govt. employees without NOC at interview will not be allowed to appear unless they apply through proper channel

The post is temporary and maximum tenure is 02 (two) years Fellowship confers no right of absorption in DRDO

Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria Interview (physical mode, Hyderabad) Shortlisting for interview based on the eligibility criteria Interview in physical mode only at Hyderabad, date to be intimated later Original certificates and a set of self-attested copies to be produced at interview

Duly filled and signed application form (in CAPITAL letters) 10th and 12th Certificates and Mark Sheets B.E./B.Tech. and M.E./M.Tech. certificates and consolidated mark sheets, Certificate of award of Ph D degree (if applicable) Aadhar Card / any other Govt. Photo ID Card and self-attested passport size photograph Experience Certificate, Caste Certificate, NOC from present employer (if applicable) Papers published in Journals/Conferences and any other relevant documents

Incomplete and unfilled / partially filled applications are liable for rejection without intimation No TA/DA for attending the interview or for joining Monitor https://www.drdo.gov.in for updates/changes Canvassing or malpractice leads to rejection of candidature