DRDO invites applications for Junior Research Fellow - Pharmacology and Toxicology can apply

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). Selection will be made on the basis of Walk-in-interview to be held at DRDE.

DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code : 01
No. of Fellowship : 02*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology or related fields and have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted CSIR- UGC NET by JRF/LS, MHRD (GATE)
Age Limit : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 13.06.2023

DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code - 02
No. of Fellowship : 02*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) or related fields and have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS, MHRD (GATE)
Age Limit : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 13.06.2023

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with own fellowship

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code - 01
No. of Fellowship : 03*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age Limit : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 14.06.2023

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code - 02
No. of Fellowship : 03*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical/ Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age Limit : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 14.06.2023

* Number of vacancies may change as per organizational requirement.

Stipend (Monthly) : Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Rs. 31000/- with HRA as per DRDO & National Agency’s research fellowship rules.
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 and by 3 years. For OBC candidates and for other category of candidates the age relaxation will be as per DRDO Policy.
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 JRF/LS) / MHRD (GATE), 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.
• REPORTING TIME is 0930 hrs on the date of Interview, at Main Gate Reception, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior-474002. Late comers will not be allowed.
• Written Test may be conducted for JRF’s from 1100hrs-1200hrs. (Depending upon the number of candidates appearing on the date of interview) and only the qualified candidates will be interviewed on the same day.
• In case of large number of candidates, interview can be carried on to the next day. The candidates are therefore requested to prepare accordingly.
• Application form can be downloaded from the website drdo.gov.in and is to be submitted online. (Candidates willing to participate may send duly filled application form by email to director.drde@qov.in and students-cell.drde@gov.in).
• Form need to be submitted in both word file and excel file as per required format.
• 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) for JRF may be allowed to register for Ph.D. with any recognized University/Institution during the tenure of fellowship.
• Candidate should mention clearly 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 dispute.
• How to reach the venue of Interview:
• DRDE is located at 01 KM from Gwalior Railway Station on Jhansi Road Gwalior and Land Mark is Hotel Landmark Road & Near FCI Godown.
• Please Note: Electronics items like smart phones/mobile phones/Pen drives/laptop/CD-ROM & any type of Electronics gazettes are not allowed inside DRDE Gwalior Campus.
• Incomplete applications summarily will be rejected during the screening.
• Antecedents of selected candidate will be verified again at the time of joining.
• Offer of award of Fellowship 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.