Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released an official notification for the selection of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) with valid fellowships from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT and similar agencies.
The walk-in interview will be conducted at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior. Interested and eligible Indian nationals with valid JRF fellowships can appear for the interview as per the schedule. Candidates will receive stipend and allowances as per CSIR-UGC guidelines.
All important details including eligibility, subjects, interview schedule, stipend, age limit and application procedure are given below.
Overview of DRDO DRDE JRF Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), DRDO |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | No restriction (subject to requirement) |
| Category | Central Government Research Fellowship |
| Job Location | DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Application Mode | Offline submission at interview & email submission in advance |
| Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before appearing for the interview.
Important Dates
| Date of Interview – Chemistry Discipline | 08 January 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM |
| Venue | Main Gate Reception, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior – 474002 |
If a large number of candidates appear, the interview may continue the next day.
Vacancy / Fellowship Details
| Post Code | Discipline | Essential Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chemistry | First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) and having valid JRF Fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT etc. | 28 years |
| 02 | Biological Sciences | First Class M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology and having valid JRF Fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT etc. | 28 years |
Number of fellowships may change depending upon organisational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- First Class M.Sc. Degree in relevant subject stream
- Must possess valid JRF fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT etc.
- Only degree / provisional certificate holders are eligible
Age Limit:
- Maximum 28 years as on date of interview
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC
Monthly Stipend
- Monthly stipend as per CSIR-UGC fellowship policy
- Other allowances applicable as per rules
Tenure
- Initially JRF for 2 years
- May be upgraded to SRF for remaining 3 years based on performance
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interview
- Document verification at venue
- Original certificates must be produced
Application Process
- Download application form from www.drdo.gov.in
- Fill in the application and email it to: director.drde@gov.in and hrd.drde@gov.in
- Submit hard copy with photograph and self-attested documents at interview venue
- Documents required: Application form, Mark sheets and certificates, JRF Fellowship proof, ID proof, Caste certificate (if applicable), NOC for Govt/PSU employees
Official Notification
For complete details, check below mentioned notification;
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