Organization Name: Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)
Laboratory: Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Recruitment Type: Walk-in Interview
Fellowship Type: Research Associate (RA) & Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Table of Contents
- Job Details
- Fellowship & Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Fellowship Emoluments
- Age Limit
- Interview Details
- Important Notes
Job Details
Recruiting Organization: Defence Research & Development Organization
Laboratory Address: Defence Laboratory, Dr. DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace, Ratanada, Jodhpur – 342011, Rajasthan
Work Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Fellowship & Vacancy Details
Research Associate (RA) – Physics: 01 Post
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Chemistry: 03 Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Physics: 02 Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Electronics & Communication: 06 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Research Associate (RA) – Physics:
Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent degree
OR
Three years of research, teaching or design & development experience after M.Sc. in Physics with at least one research paper in SCI journal
JRF – Chemistry:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry with First Division
Must be qualified in CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / JEST
JRF – Physics:
M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics with First Division
Must be qualified in CSIR-UGC NET / GATE / JEST
JRF – Electronics & Communication:
B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication with First Division and NET/GATE qualification
OR
M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication with First Division at both graduate and post-graduate level
Fellowship Emoluments
Research Associate (RA): ₹67,000 per month + HRA & medical facilities
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000 per month + HRA & medical facilities
Duration: 02 Years (JRF may be extended and upgraded to SRF as per rules)
Age Limit
Research Associate: Maximum 35 years
Junior Research Fellow: Maximum 28 years
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PH and 3 years for OBC candidates as per Government rules
Interview Details
Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview
Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
Interview Dates:
25 February 2026 – Research Associate (Physics) & JRF (Chemistry)
26 February 2026 – JRF (Physics) & JRF (Electronics & Communication)
Venue: Defence Laboratory, Dr. DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace, Ratanada, Jodhpur – 342011, Rajasthan
Important Notes
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
Candidates must bring original certificates along with self-attested copies
SC/ST/OBC candidates must produce valid caste certificate
PH candidates must produce medical certificate from Government Hospital/Medical Board
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