Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO has released the official notification inviting applications from young and motivated candidates for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts. There are 05 vacancies available under this fellowship.
Eligible candidates must send their CV before the last date and attend the walk in interview as per schedule mentioned below.
Overview of DRDO DRL JRF Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given below. Candidates should read all details carefully before applying.
| Organisation | Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO |
| Advertisement No. | DRL/JRF/Interview/02/2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Posts | 05 |
| Category | Research Fellowship |
| Job Location | Tezpur, Assam |
| Application Mode | Email and Walk in Interview |
| Selection Process | Walk in Interview |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Send CV | 12 May 2026 |
| Date of Walk in Interview | 19 May 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 0930 to 1000 hrs |
Note: Entry will be closed after 1000 hrs.
Vacancy Details of DRDO DRL JRF Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria of DRDO DRL JRF Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications:
M.Pharm
M.S (Pharm)
M.Tech (Pharm)
M.Tech in Pharmaceutics
M.Tech in Pharmacology and Toxicology
M.Tech in Pharmacology
M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Age Limit: Maximum age should not exceed 28 years as on the date of interview.
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST candidates: 05 years
OBC candidates: 03 years
Stipend and Tenure Details
Stipend: Selected candidates will receive Rs. 37,000 per month along with HRA.
Tenure: The fellowship will initially be for 2 years. Based on performance, it may be upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and extended for 3rd and 4th year if required.
Selection Process of DRDO DRL JRF Recruitment 2026
Selection will be done through walk in interview.
Candidates must carry original certificates, testimonials, Aadhaar card and one set of photocopies of all documents at the time of interview. Candidates should also carry copies of published research papers and thesis if available.
Interview Venue Details
Interview Venue:
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO
Solmara Military Station
Dekargaon
Tezpur – 784001
Assam
Reporting Time: 0930 to 1000 hrs on 19 May 2026.
Application Process Details
Candidates must send their CV in prescribed format (Appendix A) to the following email before the last date.
Email ID: hrd.drl@gov.in
Last Date to Send CV: 12 May 2026
Candidates currently working in Government Departments, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel and produce NOC at the time of interview.
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Website: https://drdo.gov.in/