Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO) has published the Junior Research Fellow / Research Associate Notification 2026 under Advt. No. DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/03/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 6 Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate positions. Candidates aged up to 35 years and holding the required qualifications, including M.Pharm, M.S. (Pharm), M.Tech, M.Sc. with NET, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines, are eligible to apply. The application process will be active up to 04 September 2026, followed by the walk-in interview on 11 September 2026. Candidates can access the notification PDF and application details below.
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Defence Research Laboratory , DRDO |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate |
| No of Posts | 6 |
| Advt No | DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/03/2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 37000 - 67000 Per Month |
| Qualification | M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M.Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics, MSc in Zoology, MSc in Biochemistry with NET, Ph.D. in Microbiology |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 04 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 11 September 2026 |
| Apply Mode | online |
| Job Type | Contractual |
DRL DRDO Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download DRL DRDO Job 2026 Notification PDF
DRL DRDO Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 6 vacancies are available - 3 for Junior Research Fellow (Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry), 1 for Junior Research Fellow (Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences), 1 for Junior Research Fellow (Biochemistry), and 1 for Research Associate (Microbiology).
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry) | 3 |
| Junior Research Fellow (Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences) | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow (Biochemistry) | 1 |
| Research Associate (Microbiology) | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Junior Research Fellow (Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemistry): M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M.Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/MSc (with NET) in Chemistry
- Junior Research Fellow (Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences): MSc in Zoology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Environmental Sciences with NET
- Junior Research Fellow (Biochemistry): MSc in Biochemistry with NET
- Research Associate (Microbiology): Ph.D. in Microbiology (Desirable: Specialization in Agriculture Microbiology/Soil Microbiology)
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for all posts.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years.
To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37000/- per month with HRA
- Research Associate: Rs. 67000/- per month with HRA
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for CV submission | 04 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview date | 11 September 2026 |
| Reporting time | 11 September 2026 |
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
How to Apply for DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 04-09-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of DRL DRDO to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
DRL DRDO Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |