DRDO DMSRDE Recruitment 2026
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Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DRDO DMSRDE) Recruitment 2026 for 03 posts of Research Associateship, Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates with Any Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, Any Post Graduate, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D Can attend the walkin. The Walk-in on 11-02-2026. For detailed information please visit DRDO DMSRDE official website, drdo.gov.in.
DMSRDE Research Associateship & Junior Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) |
| Post Name | Research Associateship & Junior Research Fellowship |
| No of Posts | 03 |
| Salary | ₹67,000/- p.m. for Research Associateship and ₹ 37,000/- p.m. (1st & 2nd year) for Junior Research Fellowship |
| Qualification | Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university for Research Associateship. Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification or Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE or Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level for Junior Research Fellowship. |
| Age Limit | 28 to 35 years |
| Walk-in Date | 11/02/2026 |
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Fellowship | Number of Fellowship |
| Research Associateship | 01 (One) |
| Junior Research Fellowship | 02 (Two) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification for Research Associateship: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Qualification for Junior Research Fellowship: Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification
Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE.
OR
Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level.
Salary/ Stipend
- Fellowship Stipend: ₹67,000/- p.m. for RA and ₹ 37,000/- p.m. (1st & 2nd year) for JRF.
- Contingency grant up to a maximum of ₹ 15,000/- per annum and ₹ 20,000/- per annum shall be paid to Research Fellows and Research Associates respectively on reimbursement basis for the first two years. The contingency grant may be increased to ₹ 20,000/- for the subsequent years (in case of JRF).
Age Limit (as on date of interview)
- For RA is 35 years and for JRF is 28 years as on date of interview (5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates & 3 years for OBC candidates). However, the OBC candidates in the creamy layer will not be eligible for age relaxation.
Important Dates
| Walk-in Interview | 11 February 2026 (Wednesday) 0900 hrs |
Selection Process
- Walk-in interview of the candidates fulfilling the qualifications mentioned below for a period of two years is to be held in DMSRDE, Kanpur to award Research Associateship & Junior Research Fellowships.
General Information / Instructions
#The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in interview. A vacancy may be kept unfilled, if no candidate is found suitable.
Research Associates and Junior Research Fellows are not eligible for other type of benefits like DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit etc. However, they are eligible for medical facilities for self only through MI Room facility available in the campus.
The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right on the candidate for further employment in DRDO. Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available.
Note:
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph. D. thesis may also appear in walk-in interview for Research Associateship. However, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the candidate has been awarded the degree or provisional certificate.
- Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer.
- Canvassing in any form will be disqualification.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates fulfilling the above qualifications may appear for a walk-in interview at the DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004 on the date & time as mentioned above along with a bio-data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for, with a recent passport size photograph and Xerox copies of testimonials. They must also bring all original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials/Community Certificate (if applicable)/GATE/NET Score Card and ID proof (Voter's ID/AADHAR Card/Pan Card/Driving License). Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
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