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DRDO DRL Tezpur JRF & RA Recruitment 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Domain: Defense & Security
Employment Type: Temporary
Stage: Miscellaneous - Special Notices

Posted: 20 days ago

Posts: 6

Location: CENTRAL (Assam)

Closes: 4 Sep 2026

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Job Details

Applications are invited to work in ongoing and future research projects at Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO, Tezpur. Five Junior Research Fellowships are available across specified disciplines requiring NET for M.Sc. streams, and one Research Associate position requires Ph.D. in Microbiology (desirable specialization: Agriculture/Soil Microbiology). Selection is through a walk‑in interview on 11/09/2026 at DRL, Tezpur. JRF stipend is Rs. 37000/- per month with HRA (initially two years, may be upgraded to SRF for 3rd and 4th year if required); RA stipend is Rs. 67000/- per month with HRA (tenure two years). The fellowship is temporary and confers no right to absorption in DRDO.

Level:
central
State:
Assam
Cities:
Tezpur
Other Information:
  • RA place of posting (as per corrigendum): DRL RDC, Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh).
Exam Centers:
  • Interview venue: DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur-784001, Assam.

Job Summary

DRDO DRL, Tezpur will conduct a walk‑in interview to fill 05 Junior Research Fellowships and 01 Research Associate for research projects. The drive is on 11/09/2026, with CVs due by 04/09/2026.

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply · Last date of submission of CVNext

  2. Interview · Walk-in-interview (JRF/RA)

  3. Interview · Reporting time

  4. Interview · Date of interview for JRF

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ MSc (with NET) in Chemistry (for JRF, 03 posts).Required
MSc (with NET) / MTech in Zoology/ Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Environmental Sciences and related fields (for JRF, 01 post).Required
MSc. in Biochemistry with NET (for JRF, 01 post).Required
Ph.D. in Microbiology (Desirable: Specialization in Agriculture Microbiology/ Soil microbiology) (for RA, 01 post).Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age RangeN/A - N/A years
JRF age limitAge not exceeding 28 years as on the date of interview; relaxation up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates.
RA age limitAge not exceeding 35 years as on the date of interview; relaxation up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates.

4. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Prior DRDO fellowshipCandidates who has received DRDO fellowship/ associate-ship earlier need not apply.
Degree certificateCandidates possessing degree/ provisional degree certificate are only eligible to apply.
Employees through proper channelCandidates presently employed in Government Department/ PSU’s/ Autonomous Bodies should send application through proper channel and produce NOC at interview.
No absorptionThe offer of fellowship does not confer on fellows any right for absorption in DRDO.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 6

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry or MSc (with NET) in Chemistry.

Age Limitations:

  • Age: Not exceeding 28 years as on the date of interview; relaxation 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC.

2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: MSc (with NET) / MTech in Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences and related fields.

Age Limitations:

  • Age: Not exceeding 28 years as on the date of interview; relaxation 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC.

3. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: MSc. in Biochemistry with NET.

Age Limitations:

  • Age: Not exceeding 28 years as on the date of interview; relaxation 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC.

4. Research Associate (RA)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Qualification: Ph.D. in Microbiology (Desirable: Specialization in Agriculture Microbiology/ Soil microbiology).

Age Limitations:

  • Age: Not exceeding 35 years as on the date of interview; relaxation 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: 37,000 - ₹67,000 Monthly

> Allowances: HRA

Other Information

  • Per post stipend: JRF: Rs. 37000/- per month with HRA; RA: Rs. 67000/- per month with HRA.

How to Apply

1. Email CV:
Candidates should send their CV (Appendix ‘A’) to hrd.drl@gov.in on or before 04/09/2026.
2. Through proper channel:
Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees should apply through proper channel and must produce NOC at interview.
3. Carry documents:
Bring original certificates/testimonials and AADHAR card along with one photocopy set at the time of interview.

Selection Process

1. Mode of selection:
Walk-in-interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur, Assam on 11/09/2026.
2. Reporting:
Reporting time is 0930-1000 hrs; admission will be closed after 1000 hrs.
3. Authority:
Decision of the Centre Head, DRL (DRDO) Tezpur will be final in case of any discrepancy.

Reservation Details

1. Age relaxation:
Age relaxation up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates.

Document Requirements

1. Original documents:
Original certificates/testimonials and AADHAR card must be produced at the time of interview.
2. Copies:
One photocopy set of all documents with the application must be carried during the interview.
3. Publications/Thesis:
Copy of published research papers and thesis also to be produced at the time of interview.
4. NOC:
NOC from employer for candidates employed in Government Department/PSU/Autonomous Bodies.
5. Appendix ‘A’:
Application form (Appendix ‘A’) as provided in the notification; attach self‑attested copies of degrees/mark sheets/experience certificates and a passport photograph.

Important Instructions

1. No right to absorption:
The offer of fellowship does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.
2. Prior DRDO fellows:
Candidates who has received DRDO fellowship/ associate-ship earlier need not apply.
3. No TA/DA:
No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview or for joining.
4. Vacancy variation:
Number of fellowship as indicated may vary depending upon laboratory requirement.
5. Admission cut-off:
Admission will be closed after 1000 hrs on 11/09/2026.

Interview Details

1. Date:
11/09/2026
2. Venue:
DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur-784001, Assam.
3. Reporting time:
0930-1000 hrs

Other Information

1. Advertisement number:
DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/03/2026
2. Corrigendum advertisement number:
DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/04/2026 (dated 25/08/2026)

Contact Details

Address: DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur-784001, Assam.

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