DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Online Application Open for 15 JRF and Research Associate Posts.

 

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Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Recruitment 2026 is inviting applications for 15 posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). Candidates who have completed M.Pharm, M.S, M.Sc., M.Tech, or MVSc are eligible to apply online. The last date to submit the online application is 31-03-2026. Interested candidates must apply through the official website of Defence Research and Development Organisation. Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 15 posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). This recruitment provides a good opportunity for candidates who want to get a government job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume along with the required documents to the official email ID. The email application should be sent on or before 31-03-2026. Applicants are advised to submit their applications before the last date to avoid any problems. In this article, you can check complete information about Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026, such as vacancy details, eligibility requirements, age limit, salary, selection process, steps to apply through email, and important links.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Summary Details
Organization Name: Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA) Total Vacancies: 15 Posts Salary: JRF: ₹37,000 per month + HRA, RA: ₹67,000 per month + HRA Educational Qualification: Candidates must have M.Pharm / M.S (Pharm) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology & Toxicology / Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE / GPAT / NET. MSc / M.Tech / MVSc in Zoology / Veterinary Parasitology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with NET. M.Sc / M.Tech in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences with NET / GATE. M.Sc / M.Tech in Environmental Science / Soil Science / Chemistry / Life Sciences with NET. Ph.D in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences, Ph.D in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Textile Chemistry / Textile Engineering, or Ph.D in Horticulture. Age Limit: JRF: Maximum 28 years, RA: Maximum 35 years. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years) and OBC (3 years) candidates. Last Date to Apply: 31-03-2026 Application Mode: Apply through Email Job Nature: Contract Basis
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DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Number of Vacancies
Position Name	Number of Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	5
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	2
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	1
Research Associate (RA)	1
Research Associate (RA)	2
Research Associate (RA)	1
Research Associate (RA)	1
Research Associate (RA)	1
Total Vacancies	15
Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Candidates must have M.Pharm / M.S (Pharm) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology & Toxicology / Pharmacology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE / GPAT / NET qualification. Applicants with M.Sc / M.Tech / MVSc in Zoology / Veterinary Parasitology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences with NET are also eligible. Candidates having M.Sc / M.Tech in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences or related subjects with NET / GATE can apply. Those with M.Sc / M.Tech in Environmental Science / Soil Science / Chemistry / Life Sciences or similar fields with NET are also eligible. Research Associate (RA): Ph.D in Biotechnology / Microbiology / Life Sciences or related fields. Desirable: Knowledge of Capillary/NGS nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis. Ph.D in Chemistry / Polymer Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / Textile Chemistry / Textile Engineering. Ph.D in Polymer Sciences / Chemistry / Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in polymer analysis and related instruments. Ph.D in Horticulture. Desirable: Knowledge of Post-Harvest Technology.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Fee for Application
Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	No Fee
SC / ST	No Fee
Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): The maximum age should be 28 years. Research Associate (RA): The maximum age should be 35 years. Age Relaxation: Candidates from SC/ST category get 5 years relaxation, while OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation as per rules.
Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000 per month along with HRA. Research Associate (RA): ₹67,000 per month along with HRA.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Key Event Dates
Event	Date
Last date to submit CV	31 March 2026
Interview date for Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	07 April 2026
Interview date for Research Associate (RA)	08 April 2026
Interview reporting time	07 April 2026
Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Recruitment 2026 – Selection Procedure
Selection will be done through a Walk-in Interview.
Application Process
Candidates who want to apply for Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) Various Posts Recruitment 2026 through email should follow the steps given below: First, read the official notification carefully before submitting the application. Prepare your application with complete bio-data, including personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience. Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photos. Clearly write the name of the post you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Send the complete application to the official email ID mentioned in the notification. Make sure the email is sent before the last date, 31-03-2026. Keep a copy of the sent email for your future reference.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – Key Links
Online Application By Mail	Apply Here
Official Notification PDF	Download Here
Official Website	Visit Here
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