Overview
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, Telangana has released a recruitment notification for the post of Research Associate (RA-01) (3 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email to [email protected] before 2 December 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, Telangana
- Qualification
- PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology with expertise in the listed areas, or M.E./M.Tech. with first division in these disciplines from a UGC recognised university with 3 years of research experience in the listed areas
- Vacancies
- 3
- Advertisement No
- DMRL/HRD/RA/2026/01
- Last date to apply
- 2 December 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 2 December 2026 |
| Last date of receiving application | 2 December 2026 |
Important Links
Eligibility
• 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 per Government guidelines Other conditions: • Open to Indian nationals • Applicants sign a declaration to take up duty in the discharge of Government assignment anywhere in India, if and when required Desirable: • Experience in Modelling and Simulation, AI / ML applications in Metallurgy / Materials Science
How to Apply
• Fill the application form (in the PDF) in CAPITAL letters and sign it. • Affix a recent passport size photograph on the right top corner of the first page. • Clearly indicate the fellowship code no. and subject applied for. • Attach the listed documents in the given order. • Mail the application and documents as a single PDF file (application on the first page) to [email protected]. • Application must be received within 21 days from publication of the advertisement on the DRDO website. • Email it on or before 2 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DMRL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Last Date: 2 December 2026; Last date of receiving application: 2 December 2026
What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission)