DRDO is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services. DRDO's pursuit of self-reliance and successful indigenous development and production of strategic systems and platforms such as Agni and Prithvi series of missiles; light combat aircraft, Tejas; multi-barrel rocket launcher, Pinaka; air defence system, Akash; a wide range of radars and electronic warfare systems; etc., have given quantum jump to India's military might, generating effective deterrence and providing crucial leverage.

Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior a premier institute of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), invites applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA). Selection will be made on the basis of Walk-in-interview to be held at DRDE

DRDO Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

DRDO Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Post Code : 01)
No. of Fellowship : 09^*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Science / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Immunology and National Eligibility Test (NET) (CSIR-UGC NET & GATE, DST/DBT, ICMR)
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 28.07.2020 (Tuesday)

DRDO Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Post Code : 02)
No. of Fellowship : 05^*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) and National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC (NET), MHRD (GATE)
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 29.07.2020 (Wednesday)

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with own fellowship

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Post Code : 03)
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Science / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Immunology with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 28.07.2020 (Tuesday)

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Post Code : 04)
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 29.07.2020 (Wednesday)

DRDO Research Associates (RA)

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) (Post Code : 04)
No. of Fellowship : 01
Essential Qualification : Ph D. in Chemistry
Age : 35 Yrs
Area of Research : Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Analytic Chemistry / Physical Chemistry
Date of Interview : 30.07.2020 (Thursday)

Number of vacancies may be change as per organizational requirement.

A. Stipend (Monthly): Junior Research Fellows (JRF): Rs. 31000/- with HRA & medical facilities admissible as per DRDO & National Agency’s research fellowship rules. Research Associates (RA): Rs. 47000/- with HRA & medical facilities admissible as per DRDO & National Agency’s research fellowship rules.
B. Cutoff Date: Age and Educational qualification will be calculated / determined as on date of interview. Age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC candidates and for other category as per Central Govt. Rules
C. Essential Educational Qualification: First Division in Post Graduate degree M.Sc in relevant subject discipline and having qualified National Eligibility Test (NET)/(CSIR-UGC NET & GATE) i MHRD (GATE), DST/DBT, ICMR any approved National agency or GATE, Only those candidates who have been awarded degree/provisional certificate are eligible to apply.

Common Guidelines
• JRF: Tenure: Maximum Five Years. Candidate will work initially for first two years as JRF and will subsequently be upgraded as SRF for the remaining three years. Subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed as per DRDO and National Agency rules providing research fellowship.
• RA: Tenure: Maximum Two Years.
• REPORTING TIME is 0930 hrs on the date of Interview, at Main Gate Reception, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior-474 002. Latecomers will not be allowed at any cost.
• Written Test may be conducted for JRF’s from 1100hrs-1200hrs. (Depending on the number of candidates appearing on the date of interview) and only qualified candidates will be interviewed on the same day.
• Application form can be downloaded from the website drdo.gov.in and should be brought dully filled along with complete bio¬data on the date of interview. (Candidates willing to participate may send fill application form by email on admin@drde.drdo.in)
• While appearing for interview the candidate are required to submit complete bio-data with recent passport photograph affixed on top right corner of the first page and one set of self attested copies of all degrees/academic qualification certificates/ mark sheets/experience certificates etc.
• The selected candidate(s) may be allowed to register for Ph D. with any recognized University/lnstitution during the tenure of fellowship
• Candidate will mention the Position, Post Code & Subject for which he/she wants to appear.
• Candidates will be essentially required to produce original certificates / testimonials w r.t. qualifications, experience age & Cast certificate for verification at the time of interview.
• Candidates presently employed in Government Department/PSU’s/Autonomous Bodies will be required to produce NOC from employer at the time of interview.
• Decision of Director DRDE Gwalior will be final in case of any discrepancy.
• How to reach the venue of Interview : DRDE is located at least 01 KM from Gwalior Railway Station on Old Jhansi Road Gwalior and Land Mark is Hotel Landmark Road & Near of FCI Godown
• Please Note: Electronics items like smart phones/mobile phones/Pen drives/laptop/CD-ROM & any type of Electronics gazettes are not allowed to carry inside DRDE Gwalior Campus
• Incomplete applications will be rejected during the screening for eligibility.
• Antecedents of candidate will be verified again at the time of joining, if selected
• Offer of award of Fellowship/Associateship does not confer on the candidates, any right for absorption in DRDO.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview or for joining, if selected.