Overview
Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDO DRDE) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (No Limit vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply walk-in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDO DRDE)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Chemistry or Life Sciences/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology with CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR JRF Fellowship.
- Vacancies
- No Limit
Important Dates
| Interview for Chemistry JRF | 17 June 2026 |
| Interview for Life Sciences JRF | 18 June 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 hrs on the date of Interview |
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Eligibility
• Junior 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). • 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. • 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.
Age Limit
• Maximum 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.
Salary
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Monthly Stipend and other allowances as per CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR Guidelines.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Walk-in-interview
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO DRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Walkin?
Interview for Chemistry JRF: 17 June 2026; Interview for Life Sciences JRF: 18 June 2026; Reporting Time: 09:30 hrs on the date of Interview
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Max 28 years, relaxable for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years).
What is the selection process?
• Walk-in-interview