Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior is a premier laboratory under Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). It is engaged in R&D activities on detection, protection and decontamination of chemical and biological agents. DRDE provides excellent opportunity to young and motivated researchers to pursue a research work in chemical and life sciences. The core competence of DRDE indudes: synthesis, evaluation and process development for toxicants and antidotes; detection and analysis of chemicals at trace levels; development of sensors for chemical and biological agents: toxicity studies and safety evaluation of chemicals in vitro and in vivo: DRDE is also engaged in the development of immunotogical and molecular detection systems for bacterial and viral agents of defence importance. Development of insect repellents and vector management strategies are also undertaken to prevent vector borne diseases. DRDE is actively engaged in bioremediation of organic waste at low temperature by microbial degradation. DRDE is the only laboratory in India working in above area of technologies. DRDE is also one of the few laboratories in the world, accredited by Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Warfare (OPCW).

Candidates who have qualified CSIR UGC NET Lectureship on selection DRDO will provide Fellowship initially for a period of two years (extendable as per rules), at a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000/- per month for JRF and House Rent Allowance as per rules.

Junior Research Fellow (Post Code 1)
Number of Fellowships : 03
Subject / Discipline : Chemistry (Physical/Analytical)
Educational Qualification : M.Sc. First Class in concerned subject with NET Qualified

Junior Research Fellow (Post Code 2)
Number of Fellowships : 03
Subject / Discipline : Chemistry (Organic / Inorganic)
Educational Qualification : M.Sc. First Class in concerned subject with NET Qualified

Junior Research Fellow (Post Code 3)
Number of Fellowships : 03
Subject / Discipline : Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Pharmacology/Zoology (Entomology)
Educational Qualification : M.Sc. with First Class in concerned subject with NET Qualified

Upper Age Limit: 28 Years for JRF and 35 Years for RA as on last date of receipt of application. The upper age limit shall be relaxable to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes. Scheduled Tribes and OBC as per Government of India orders.

Type written application with complete bio-data should reach “The Director, DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior- 474002", within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. Affix a recent passport size photograph on the right top comer of the first page of application. Please send a crossed Indian Postal Order of Rs. 10/- drawn in favour of Director. DRDE. Gwalior, and self attested copies of certificates and mark sheet along with the application. Candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC are exempted from this payment. Candidates working in GovtJPublic Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel and should produce No Objection Certificate at the time of interview. Candidates will be required to produce certificates / testimonials in original at the time of interview. The candidates are advised to mention Code Number & Discipline on the envelope for the applied post.

Students who have qualified any of the Government of India fellowships like UCG. CSIR. DBT. ICMR. DST with fellowship or have qualified CSIR UGC NET Lectureship (LS) can only apply.

The students who have qualified any of the Government of India fellowships like UCG. CSIR. DBT. ICMR. DST can claim fellowship under the scheme under which they have qualified.

Note:
(i) Applications without supporting self attested testimonials & without IPO (Except SC/ST/OBC) shall be summarily rejected.
(ii) No. of JRF required in each subject/discipline may increase or decrease as per requirement.
(iii) It may please be noted that offer of Fellowship does not confer on Fellows any right for absorption in DRDO.

Last Date : 3rd december, 2018

Defence Research & Development Establishment
Jhansi Road, Gwalior - 474 002