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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA)
About the Company
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), located in Tezpur, Assam, is a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). DRL focuses on research projects relevant to defense, with opportunities for young and motivated candidates to contribute to ongoing and future research initiatives.
Job Description
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO, Tezpur, Assam, is conducting a walk-in interview to recruit Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and Research Associates (RA) for various research projects. The positions are for a tenure of two years, with potential for extension based on performance. Specific qualifications, age limits, and stipends are detailed for each category of fellowship. Candidates are required to submit their CV in the prescribed format and attend the interview with all original documents. The selection is at the discretion of the Selection Committee, and the fellowship does not guarantee absorption into DRDO.
| Company Name | Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO |
|---|---|
| Role | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) |
| Location | Tezpur, Assam |
| Salary | JRF: Rs. 37,000/- per month (with HRA); RA: Rs. 67,000/- per month (with HRA) |
| Job Type | Fellowship/Research |
Responsibilities
- Work on ongoing and future research projects at DRL, Tezpur.
- Conduct research as per project requirements in specialized fields like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Life Sciences, Zoology, Veterinary Parasitology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, and Horticulture.
- Engage in advanced research areas such as capillary/NGS nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis (desirable for RA), and polymer analysis and instrumentation (desirable for RA).
Qualifications
- For JRF (05 posts): M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M.Tech(Pharm)/M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET.
- For JRF (02 posts): MSc./M.Tech/MVSc in Zoology/Veterinary Parasitology/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET.
- For JRF (01 post): M.Sc./M.Tech in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences or related fields with NET/GATE.
- For JRF (01 post): M.Sc./M.Tech in Environmental Sciences/Soil Science/Chemistry, Life Sciences or related fields with NET.
- For RA (01 post): Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields.
- For RA (02 posts): Ph.D. in Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Sciences/Textile Chemistry/Textile Engineering.
- For RA (01 post): Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields.
- For RA (01 post): Ph.D. in Polymer Sciences/Chemistry/Chemical Sciences.
- For RA (01 post): Ph.D. in Horticulture.
- Possession of a degree or provisional degree certificate is mandatory.
- For candidates currently employed in Government Departments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is required at the time of the interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates are required to send their CV (Appendix ‘A’) to hrd.drl@gov.in on or before 31/03/2026. Following this, they must attend a walk-in interview with all original documents.
Yes, age relaxation is allowed up to 05 years for SC/ST candidates and 03 years for OBC candidates, both for JRF and RA positions.
No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending the interview or for joining.
No, the offer of fellowship does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO. Admission is at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Candidates must bring their original certificates/testimonials, AADHAR card, a copy of published research papers & thesis, and one photocopy set of all documents with the application.
Other Information
The number of fellowships indicated may vary based on laboratory requirements. The decision of the Centre Head, DRL, (DRDO) Tezpur will be final in case of any discrepancy. Candidates should report at 1000 hrs on the respective interview dates.
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