Defence Research Laboratory (DRDO DRL) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 15 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Research Associate (RA) Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending their resume and documents to the official email address.
The email application must be submitted on or before 31-03-2026. Candidates are advised to send their applications well before the deadline. In this article, you will find complete details about Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Research Associate (RA) Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, email application steps, and important links.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Overview
DRDO DRL Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download DRDO DRL Job 2026 Notification PDF
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Junior Research Fellow: M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/ M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET.
- Junior Research Fellow: MSc. /M.Tech/ MVSc in Zoology/ Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology / Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET.
- Junior Research Fellow: M. Sc. / M.Tech in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences or related fields with NET/GATE.
- Junior Research Fellow: M Sc./M. Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry , Life Sciences or related fields with NET.
- Research Associate: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields. Desirable: Capillary/NGS Nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis.
- Research Associate: Ph.D in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences/ Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering.
- Research Associate: Ph.D in Polymer Sciences/ Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences. Desirable: Experience in polymer analysis and instrumentation.
- Research Associate: Ph.D in Horticulture. Desirable: Post harvest Technology.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum 28 years.
- Research Associate (RA): Maximum 35 years.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is up to 05 years and for OBC candidates is up to 03 years.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Salary
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- per month with HRA.
- Research Associate (RA): Rs. 67,000/- per month with HRA.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for DRDO DRL Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31-03-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 - Important Links