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DRDE-DRDO Recruitment 2026 — Junior Research Fellow

DRDE-DRDO भर्ती 2026 — कनिष्ठ रिसर्च फेलो (JRF)

DRDE (DRDO) has released the DRDE-DRDO Recruitment 2026 — Junior Research Fellow notification for 2 vacancies. Check the eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, application fee and how to apply online below.

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About the Job / नौकरी के बारे में

The Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior — a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — has announced a walk-in interview for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Two fellowships are on offer: one DRDO JRF in Chemistry and one DRDO JRF in Biological Science. The recruitment is advertised in Employment News (06–12 June 2026) under CBC 10301/11/0025/2627 / EN 10/99. For the Chemistry fellowship, candidates must hold a First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/Analytical/Organic/Inorganic) or related fields along with NET qualification (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE/MHRD); for the Biological Science fellowship, a First Class M.Sc. in Life Science/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology or related fields with NET qualification is required. The age limit is 28 years as on the date of interview, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates. The selected JRFs will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus other allowances as per DRDO HQ policy. The walk-in interviews will be held at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior-474002 (M.P.), located about 1 KM from Gwalior Railway Station near the FCI Godown — on 17.06.2026 for Chemistry and 18.06.2026 for Biology. Candidates must carry all original certificates for verification, and those already employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must bring an NOC from their employer. Interested candidates should report for the walk-in interview on the relevant date.

रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास स्थापना (DRDE), ग्वालियर — रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन (DRDO) की एक प्रयोगशाला — ने जूनियर रिसर्च फेलोशिप (JRF) प्रदान करने हेतु वॉक-इन साक्षात्कार की घोषणा की है। दो फेलोशिप उपलब्ध हैं: एक DRDO JRF रसायन विज्ञान (Chemistry) में तथा एक DRDO JRF जैविक विज्ञान (Biological Science) में। यह भर्ती रोजगार समाचार (06–12 जून 2026) में CBC 10301/11/0025/2627 / EN 10/99 के अंतर्गत प्रकाशित है। रसायन विज्ञान फेलोशिप हेतु अभ्यर्थी के पास रसायन विज्ञान (फिजिकल/एनालिटिकल/ऑर्गेनिक/इनऑर्गेनिक) या संबंधित क्षेत्रों में प्रथम श्रेणी M.Sc. के साथ NET योग्यता (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS या GATE/MHRD) होनी चाहिए; जैविक विज्ञान फेलोशिप हेतु लाइफ साइंस/ज़ूलॉजी/बायोटेक्नोलॉजी/मॉलिक्यूलर बायोलॉजी/माइक्रोबायोलॉजी/फार्माकोलॉजी/टॉक्सिकोलॉजी/इम्यूनोलॉजी या संबंधित क्षेत्रों में प्रथम श्रेणी M.Sc. के साथ NET योग्यता आवश्यक है। आयु सीमा साक्षात्कार की तिथि को 28 वर्ष है, जो SC/ST हेतु 5 वर्ष व OBC हेतु 3 वर्ष शिथिल है। चयनित JRF को DRDO मुख्यालय नीति अनुसार ₹37,000 मासिक वजीफा व अन्य भत्ते मिलेंगे। वॉक-इन साक्षात्कार DRDE, झांसी रोड, ग्वालियर-474002 (म.प्र.) में — रसायन विज्ञान हेतु 17.06.2026 व जीव विज्ञान हेतु 18.06.2026 को — आयोजित होंगे। अभ्यर्थी सत्यापन हेतु सभी मूल प्रमाणपत्र साथ लाएं तथा सरकारी/PSU/स्वायत्त निकाय में कार्यरत अभ्यर्थी अपने नियोक्ता से NOC अवश्य लाएं।

Official Notification / आधिकारिक विज्ञापन

DRDE-DRDO Recruitment 2026 — Junior Research Fellow — official Employment News notification (CBC 10301/11/0025/2627; EN 10/99) — Source: Employment News / रोज़गार समाचार · CBC 10301/11/0025/2627; EN 10/99. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.

Key Details / मुख्य जानकारी

Organization (संस्था)	DRDE (DRDO)
Post Name (पद का नाम)	Junior Research Fellow
Advt. No. (विज्ञापन सं.)	CBC 10301/11/0025/2627; EN 10/99
Total Vacancies (कुल पद)	2
Level (स्तर)	OFFICER
Salary (वेतन)	Monthly Stipend: ₹37,000 plus other allowances as per DRDO HQ policy
Location (स्थान)	MP
Age Limit (आयु सीमा)	28 years (as on date of interview). Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and by 3 years for OBC candidates
Qualification (योग्यता)	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Chemistry and Biology disciplines. Requires First Class M.Sc. in the relevant subject along with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE/MHRD). See the post-wise qualification table.

Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	Walk-in interview on 17.06.2026 (Chemistry) and 18.06.2026 (Biology)
Notification Date	Employment News, 06–12 June 2026

Post-wise Vacancy Details / पद-वार रिक्ति विवरण

Post Name	Vacancies	Last Date
DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — Chemistry	01	Walk-in interview 17.06.2026
DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF) — Biological Science	01	Walk-in interview 18.06.2026
Total / कुल	2

Additional Details / अतिरिक्त विवरण

Post-wise Essential Qualification / पदवार आवश्यक योग्यता

S.No	Fellowship	No. of Fellowship	Subject/Discipline	Essential Qualification	Age Limit	Date of Interview
01	DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	01*	Chemistry	First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/Analytical/Organic/Inorganic) or related fields and National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE (MHRD)	28 Yrs	17.06.2026
02	DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	01*	Biological Science	First Class M.Sc. in Life Science/Zoology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Pharmacology/Toxicology/Immunology or related fields along with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE (MHRD)	28 Yrs	18.06.2026

*Number of fellowships may change as per the organizational requirement. Monthly Stipend: ₹37,000 plus other allowances as per DRDO HQ policy.

Age Limit & Relaxation / आयु सीमा एवं छूट

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	Relaxable by 5 years
OBC	Relaxable by 3 years

Cut-off date: Age and educational qualification will be considered as on the date of interview (17.06.2026 for Chemistry, 18.06.2026 for Biology).

Venue of Walk-in Interview / वॉक-इन साक्षात्कार का स्थान

Establishment	Address
Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE)	Jhansi Road, Gwalior - 474002 (M.P.), located 01 KM from Gwalior Railway Station near FCI Godown

Candidates employed in Government Department/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must bring NOC from the employer at the time of interview.

Eligibility / योग्यता

Qualification: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Chemistry and Biology disciplines. Requires First Class M.Sc. in the relevant subject along with National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE/MHRD). See the post-wise qualification table.

Age Limit: 28 years (as on date of interview). Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and by 3 years for OBC candidates

Selection Process / चयन प्रक्रिया

1Walk-in interview at DRDE, Gwalior (Chemistry on 17.06.2026; Biology on 18.06.2026)
2Verification of original certificates and documents at the time of interview
3Candidates presently employed in Government Department/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must produce NOC from the employer at the time of interview

How to Apply / आवेदन कैसे करें

1. Read the DRDE/DRDO JRF advertisement (CBC 10301/11/0025/2627, Employment News 06–12 June 2026) and check the post-wise essential qualifications for the Chemistry and Biology fellowships. 2. Confirm you meet the eligibility: First Class M.Sc. in the relevant subject plus NET (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE/MHRD), and age 28 years (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC) as on the date of interview. 3. Fill in the prescribed application form (available with the advertisement) and prepare a recent passport-size photograph. 4. Arrange all original certificates and mark sheets (M.Sc., NET/GATE, age proof, category certificate) along with one set of self-attested photocopies. 5. If you are presently employed in a Government Department/PSU/Autonomous Body, obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer. 6. Report in person for the walk-in interview at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior-474002 (M.P.) — on 17.06.2026 (Chemistry) or 18.06.2026 (Biology) — with the completed application and all documents.

1. DRDE/DRDO JRF विज्ञापन (CBC 10301/11/0025/2627, रोजगार समाचार 06–12 जून 2026) पढ़ें तथा रसायन व जीव विज्ञान फेलोशिप हेतु पदवार आवश्यक योग्यताएं जांचें। 2. पात्रता सुनिश्चित करें: संबंधित विषय में प्रथम श्रेणी M.Sc. के साथ NET (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS या GATE/MHRD), तथा साक्षात्कार की तिथि को 28 वर्ष आयु (SC/ST/OBC हेतु शिथिल)। 3. निर्धारित आवेदन प्रपत्र (विज्ञापन के साथ उपलब्ध) भरें और हाल का पासपोर्ट साइज़ फोटो तैयार रखें। 4. सभी मूल प्रमाणपत्र व अंकतालिकाएं (M.Sc., NET/GATE, आयु प्रमाण, श्रेणी प्रमाणपत्र) तथा स्व-अभिप्रमाणित फोटोकॉपी का एक सेट साथ रखें। 5. यदि आप वर्तमान में किसी सरकारी विभाग/PSU/स्वायत्त निकाय में कार्यरत हैं, तो अपने नियोक्ता से अनापत्ति प्रमाणपत्र (NOC) प्राप्त करें। 6. पूर्ण आवेदन व सभी दस्तावेजों सहित DRDE, झांसी रोड, ग्वालियर-474002 (म.प्र.) में वॉक-इन साक्षात्कार हेतु — 17.06.2026 (रसायन) या 18.06.2026 (जीव विज्ञान) को — व्यक्तिगत रूप से उपस्थित हों।

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Preparation Guide / तैयारी गाइड

Step 1: Know the Syllabus / पाठ्यक्रम जानें

Study the complete syllabus from the official notification. Focus on high-weightage topics first.

Step 2: Previous Year Papers / पिछले वर्ष के पेपर

Solve at least 10 previous year papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.

Step 3: Mock Tests / मॉक टेस्ट

Take 2-3 full-length mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes after each test.

Step 4: Revision / रिवीज़न

Revise formulas, current affairs, and weak topics daily in the last month before the exam.

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FAQs / सामान्य प्रश्न

Q: What is the stipend for the DRDE DRDO Junior Research Fellow?

The monthly stipend is ₹37,000 plus other allowances as per DRDO HQ policy.

मासिक वजीफा ₹37,000 तथा DRDO मुख्यालय नीति अनुसार अन्य भत्ते हैं।

Q: What qualification is required for the DRDE JRF posts?

A First Class M.Sc. in the relevant subject (Chemistry, or Life Science/Biology disciplines) along with NET qualification (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS or GATE/MHRD). Age limit is 28 years, relaxable for SC/ST/OBC.

संबंधित विषय (रसायन, या लाइफ साइंस/जीव विज्ञान विषय) में प्रथम श्रेणी M.Sc. के साथ NET योग्यता (CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS या GATE/MHRD)। आयु सीमा 28 वर्ष, SC/ST/OBC हेतु शिथिल।

Q: When and where is the DRDE JRF walk-in interview?

The walk-in interview is at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior-474002 (M.P.) — on 17.06.2026 for Chemistry and 18.06.2026 for Biology. Bring all original documents and NOC if employed.

वॉक-इन साक्षात्कार DRDE, झांसी रोड, ग्वालियर-474002 (म.प्र.) में है — रसायन हेतु 17.06.2026 व जीव विज्ञान हेतु 18.06.2026 को। सभी मूल दस्तावेज व कार्यरत होने पर NOC लाएं।

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