
DRDO DMSRDE Kanpur Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted: 6 days ago
Posts: 3
Location: CENTRAL (Uttar Pradesh)
Job Details
Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), DRDO, Kanpur will conduct a walk‑in interview to award 01 Research Associateship (Chemistry) and 02 Junior Research Fellowships in Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Science and related engineering disciplines. Tenure is two years. Stipends are ₹67,000/- per month for RA and ₹37,000/- per month (1st & 2nd year) for JRF; HRA is admissible as per Government rules. Contingency grant: up to ₹15,000/- p.a. for Research Fellows and ₹20,000/- p.a. for Research Associates on reimbursement basis for the first two years (for JRF, the contingency may be increased to ₹20,000/- in subsequent years). Fellows are not eligible for DA, CCA, Bonus or Retirement benefits; medical facilities are available for self only through the MI Room in the campus. The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right for further employment in DRDO; the Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate if suitable candidates are not available.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Cities:
- Kanpur
- Other Information:
- Establishment address (header): DMSRDE, G.T. Road, Kanpur – 208 013
- Walk-in venue: DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004
Job Summary
DRDO DMSRDE, Kanpur invites candidates for a walk‑in interview to award 01 RA (Chemistry) and 02 JRFs in Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Science and allied engineering streams. Tenure is two years with stipulated age limits and stipends; HRA and contingency grants are admissible as per rules.
Important Dates
Interview · Walk-in interview (RA)Next
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Associateship: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (basic sciences): Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (professional courses): Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (professional courses): Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level. | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Acceptable professional disciplines for JRF | Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - N/A years |
| RA | Maximum age 35 years as on date of interview. |
| JRF | Maximum age 28 years as on date of interview. |
5. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. thesis condition (RA) | Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also appear; the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded. |
| Through proper channel | Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel. |
| OBC definition | Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 3
1. Research Associateship (RA)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Subject/Discipline: Chemistry
- Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 35 years as on date of interview.
2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Subject/Discipline (basic sciences): Chemistry/ Material Science/ Polymer Science.
- Qualification (basic sciences): Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification.
- Acceptable professional disciplines: Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology.
- Qualification (professional courses): Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE.
- OR (professional courses): Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 28 years as on date of interview.
Additional Information
- Vacancy variation: The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in interview; a vacancy may be kept unfilled if no suitable candidate is found.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹37,000 - ₹67,000 Monthly
> Allowances: HRA as per Government rules; not eligible for DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit.
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Walk-in interview at DMSRDE, Kanpur; no prior online application is specified.
- 2. Reporting location:
- DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004.
- 3. Bio‑data:
- Appear with a bio‑data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for and a recent passport size photograph.
- 4. Documents to carry (copies):
- Xerox copies of testimonials.
- 5. Documents to carry (originals):
- 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).
- 6. Through proper channel:
- Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
Selection Process
- 1. Selection mode:
- Walk-in interview on the scheduled date and time at DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Reservation Details
- 1. Age relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- 2. OBC creamy layer:
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer are not eligible for age relaxation.
Document Requirements
- 1. Bio‑data:
- As per enclosed format with recent passport size photograph.
- 2. Copies:
- Xerox copies of testimonials.
- 3. Originals:
- All original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials/Community Certificate (if applicable)/GATE/NET Score Card and an ID proof (Voter’s ID/AADHAR Card/Pan Card/Driving License).
Important Instructions
- 1. No right to employment:
- The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right on the candidate for further employment in DRDO.
- 2. Discretion:
- Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available.
- 3. Vacancy variation:
- 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.
- 4. OBC definition:
- Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer.
- 5. Ph.D. thesis condition (RA):
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also appear; the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded.
Interview Details
- 1. Date & time (RA):
- 02.09.2026 (Wednesday) 0900 hrs.
- 2. Venue:
- DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004.
- 3. What to bring:
- Bio‑data (format enclosed), copies and originals of all required documents, and a valid ID proof.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be disqualification.
Other Information
- 1. Tenure:
- Walk-in interview is to award RA & JRF for a period of two years.
Contact Details
Address: DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur – 208 013
Other Information
Walk-in venue: DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004
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DRDO DMSRDE Kanpur Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026
Posted: 6 days ago
Posts: 3
Location: CENTRAL (Uttar Pradesh)
Job Details
Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), DRDO, Kanpur will conduct a walk‑in interview to award 01 Research Associateship (Chemistry) and 02 Junior Research Fellowships in Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Science and related engineering disciplines. Tenure is two years. Stipends are ₹67,000/- per month for RA and ₹37,000/- per month (1st & 2nd year) for JRF; HRA is admissible as per Government rules. Contingency grant: up to ₹15,000/- p.a. for Research Fellows and ₹20,000/- p.a. for Research Associates on reimbursement basis for the first two years (for JRF, the contingency may be increased to ₹20,000/- in subsequent years). Fellows are not eligible for DA, CCA, Bonus or Retirement benefits; medical facilities are available for self only through the MI Room in the campus. The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right for further employment in DRDO; the Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate if suitable candidates are not available.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Cities:
- Kanpur
- Other Information:
- Establishment address (header): DMSRDE, G.T. Road, Kanpur – 208 013
- Walk-in venue: DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004
Job Summary
DRDO DMSRDE, Kanpur invites candidates for a walk‑in interview to award 01 RA (Chemistry) and 02 JRFs in Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Science and allied engineering streams. Tenure is two years with stipulated age limits and stipends; HRA and contingency grants are admissible as per rules.
Important Dates
Interview · Walk-in interview (RA)Next
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Associateship: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (basic sciences): Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (professional courses): Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE. | Required |
| Junior Research Fellowship (professional courses): Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level. | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Acceptable professional disciplines for JRF | Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - N/A years |
| RA | Maximum age 35 years as on date of interview. |
| JRF | Maximum age 28 years as on date of interview. |
5. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. thesis condition (RA) | Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also appear; the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded. |
| Through proper channel | Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel. |
| OBC definition | Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 3
1. Research Associateship (RA)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Subject/Discipline: Chemistry
- Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 35 years as on date of interview.
2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Subject/Discipline (basic sciences): Chemistry/ Material Science/ Polymer Science.
- Qualification (basic sciences): Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification.
- Acceptable professional disciplines: Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology.
- Qualification (professional courses): Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE.
- OR (professional courses): Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 28 years as on date of interview.
Additional Information
- Vacancy variation: The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in interview; a vacancy may be kept unfilled if no suitable candidate is found.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹37,000 - ₹67,000 Monthly
> Allowances: HRA as per Government rules; not eligible for DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit.
How to Apply
- 1. Mode:
- Walk-in interview at DMSRDE, Kanpur; no prior online application is specified.
- 2. Reporting location:
- DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004.
- 3. Bio‑data:
- Appear with a bio‑data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for and a recent passport size photograph.
- 4. Documents to carry (copies):
- Xerox copies of testimonials.
- 5. Documents to carry (originals):
- 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).
- 6. Through proper channel:
- Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
Selection Process
- 1. Selection mode:
- Walk-in interview on the scheduled date and time at DMSRDE, Kanpur.
Reservation Details
- 1. Age relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.
- 2. OBC creamy layer:
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer are not eligible for age relaxation.
Document Requirements
- 1. Bio‑data:
- As per enclosed format with recent passport size photograph.
- 2. Copies:
- Xerox copies of testimonials.
- 3. Originals:
- All original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials/Community Certificate (if applicable)/GATE/NET Score Card and an ID proof (Voter’s ID/AADHAR Card/Pan Card/Driving License).
Important Instructions
- 1. No right to employment:
- The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right on the candidate for further employment in DRDO.
- 2. Discretion:
- Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available.
- 3. Vacancy variation:
- 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.
- 4. OBC definition:
- Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer.
- 5. Ph.D. thesis condition (RA):
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also appear; the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the degree or provisional certificate is awarded.
Interview Details
- 1. Date & time (RA):
- 02.09.2026 (Wednesday) 0900 hrs.
- 2. Venue:
- DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004.
- 3. What to bring:
- Bio‑data (format enclosed), copies and originals of all required documents, and a valid ID proof.
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Canvassing:
- Canvassing in any form will be disqualification.
Other Information
- 1. Tenure:
- Walk-in interview is to award RA & JRF for a period of two years.
Contact Details
Address: DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur – 208 013
Other Information
Walk-in venue: DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004
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