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DRDO DMSRDE Kanpur Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Domain: Science & Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Stage: Selection Process - Interview/Assessment Notification

Posted: 6 days ago

Posts: 3

Location: CENTRAL (Uttar Pradesh)

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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

  1. Interview · Walk-in interview (RA)Next

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
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

CriteriaDetails
Acceptable professional disciplines for JRFChemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology.

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
RAMaximum age 35 years as on date of interview.
JRFMaximum age 28 years as on date of interview.

5. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
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 channelCandidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
OBC definitionWherever 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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