The Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a specialized laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Timarpur, Delhi has released an official advertisement for Research Associate (RA) (04 Posts) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) (11 Posts).
This recruitment is for young and meritorious Indian nationals who desire to pursue defence-related research at INMAS. The deadline to submit applications via email is June 30, 2026.
INMAS DRDO Recruitment 2026 Key Dates
The selection and submission timelines for the research posts are structured below:
| Important Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | June 30, 2026 |
| RA-01 (Life Sciences) Interview | July 15, 2026 |
| RA-02 (Chemistry) Interview | July 17, 2026 |
| RA-03 (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Interview | July 20, 2026 |
| JRF-01 (Life Sciences) Interview | July 20, 2026 |
| JRF-02 (Chemistry) Interview | July 22, 2026 |
| JRF-03 (Pharmaceutics) Interview | July 23, 2026 |
| JRF-04 (Dental Sciences) Interview | July 24, 2026 |
INMAS DRDO Vacancy and Salary Highlights
Essential administrative details regarding the vacancy package include:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Research Associate (RA) & Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 Posts (04 RA + 11 JRF) |
| Organisation | INMAS, DRDO, Delhi |
| RA Tenure | 2 Years (Non-Extendable) |
| JRF Tenure | Up to 5 Years (2 Years as JRF + 3 Years as SRF) |
| RA Monthly Salary | ₹67,000/- + HRA as per DRDO rules + Contingency Grant up to ₹20,000/- per annum |
| JRF Monthly Salary | ₹37,000/- + HRA (1st & 2nd Year); ₹42,000/- + HRA (as SRF) + Contingency Grant up to ₹15,000/- per annum |
Eligibility Criteria & Job Requirements
Candidates must fulfill the minimum qualifications specified for each post code:
Research Associate (RA) - Educational Qualification
- RA-01 (Life Sciences - 02 Posts): PhD in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology. Desirable experience in Cell Cultures, Molecular Biology Techniques (RT-PCR & cloning), Cellular Imaging, Pre-clinical studies, LC-MS / Lipidomics / Metabolomics, and Validation/identification of markers.
- RA-02 (Chemistry - 01 Post): PhD in Material Science / Chemistry / Chemical Science. Desirable experience in Nanomaterials for biomedical & defence applications, polymer/biomaterial/composite material development, and analytical/spectroscopy/microscopy techniques.
- RA-03 (Pharmaceutical Sciences - 01 Post): PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmacy or allied disciplines. Desirable experience in screening, characterization, processes & development of formulations.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Educational Qualification
- JRF-01 (Life Sciences - 05 Posts): First Class M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biomedical Sciences with NET (JRF/LS) qualification; OR First Class B.Tech. in Biotechnology / Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Engineering with valid GATE score; OR First Class M.E./M.Tech. in related disciplines (NET/GATE exempted).
- JRF-02 (Chemistry - 04 Posts): First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry / Nanotechnology / Chemical Sciences / Computational Chemistry / Polymer Sciences / Material Sciences with NET (JRF/LS); OR First Class B.Tech with valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering; OR M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in First Class (NET/GATE exempted).
- JRF-03 (Pharmaceutics - 01 Post): First Class M.Pharm. / M.S.(Pharm.) / M.Tech.(Pharm.) in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry with NET/GPAT qualification.
- JRF-04 (Dental Sciences - 01 Post): First Class Bachelor in Dental Science (BDS) from a recognized university/institution with valid registration from the Dental Council of India (DCI) / State Dental Council.
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Age Limit & Relaxation Details
Maximum Age for RA: 35 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Maximum Age for JRF: 28 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and other entitled categories as per government rules.
INMAS DRDO Selection Methodology
The evaluation process for RA and JRF posts is as follows:
- Initial Screening: Shortlisting based on the submitted application form, supporting documents, and eligibility criteria.
- Written Test: A written test may be conducted depending on the number of candidates appearing on the date of interview.
- Personal Interview: Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be interviewed on the same day.
- Venue: Main Gate Reception, INMAS, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg, Timarpur, Delhi-110054. Reporting time: 0800h-0930h. Late comers will not be allowed.
How to Apply for INMAS DRDO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must complete the registration process via email:
- Download the prescribed application form (Annexure 'A') from the official DRDO website: www.drdo.gov.in.
- Fill out the application form completely (Typed, not Handwritten) and attach supporting documents - educational qualifications, matriculation certificate (for date of birth), GATE/NET/GPAT score card, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Scan all documents into a single combined PDF file.
- Name the PDF precisely using this format: POST CODE_YOUR NAME (e.g., RA-01_James).
- Send the email with all documents to [email protected] before June 30, 2026.
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