Overview
DRDO DRL has announced recruitment for 15 Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate positions for 2026, with specified qualifications, age limits, and salary. Applications are to be sent via email by 31 March 2026, with walk‑in interviews scheduled in early April.
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL)
- Qualification
- M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M.Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET; MSc./M.Tech/MVSc in Zoology/Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET; M.Sc./M.Tech in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences with NET/GATE; M.Sc./M.Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry/Life Sciences with NET; Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences, Ph.D. in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering, Ph.D. in Horticulture
- Vacancies
- 15
- Last date to apply
- 31 March 2026
Important Dates
| last_date_of_submission_of_cv | 31 March 2026 |
| date_of_interview_for_jrf | 07 April 2026 |
| date_of_interview_for_ra | 08 April 2026 |
| reporting_time_for_interview | 07 April 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Selection Process
Walk-in-interview
How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully before applying., Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport‑size photographs., Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification., Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31‑03‑2026., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 15 Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate Posts?
last date of submission of cv: 31 March 2026; date of interview for jrf: 07 April 2026; date of interview for ra: 08 April 2026; reporting time for interview: 07 April 2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC: Nil; SC/ST: Nil
What is the age limit?
JRF: Max 28 years, RA: Max 35 years. Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years).
What is the selection process?
Walk-in-interview