Pharma, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology Fellowships at DRL (DRDO)

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DD R&D) 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.

Applications are invited from young and motivated candidates with desired qualification for the post of Junior Research Fellows and Research Associate to work in ongoing and future research projects at DRL, Tezpur (DRDO)

JRF : 03 post
Qualification : M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/ M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ MSc (with NET) in Chemistry
JRF : 01 post
Qualification : MSc. in Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Environmental Sciences with NET
JRF : 01 post
Qualification : MSc. in Biochemistry with NET

Age, Stipend, tenure
JRF Age limit : Age not exceeding 28 years for JRF as on the date of interview. Age relaxation is allowed up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates.
Stipend : Rs. 37000/-per month with HRA as stipend.
Tenure / duration : The tenure of the fellowship will be initially for a period of two years and based on performance, it may be upgraded to SRF and extended for 3rd and 4th year if required.

RA : 01 post
Qualification : Ph.D. in Microbiology (Desirable: Specialization in Agriculture Microbiology/ Soil microbiology)
Age limit : Age not exceeding 35years for RA as on the date of interview. Age relaxation is allowed up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates.
Stipend : Rs. 67000/-per month with HRA as stipend.
Tenure / duration : The tenure of the fellowship will be for a period of two years.

General Conditions :
"Mode of selection : Walk-in-interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur, Assam on 11/09/2026.

1) Candidates should send their CV (Appendix ‘A’) to hrd.drl@gov.in on or before 04/09/2026.
2) The offer of fellowship does not confer on fellows any right for absorption in DRDO. Admission shall not be claimed by any candidate as a matter of right. The admission shall be entirely at the discretion of the Selection Committee of the Institute which may refuse to admit any candidate without assigning any reason therefore. Candidates who has received DRDO fellowship/ associate-ship earlier need not apply.
3) Candidates possessing degree/ provisional degree certificate are only eligible to apply.
4) Candidates are to produce original certificate / testimonials and AADHAR card at the time of interview. Candidates are required to produce copy of published research papers & thesis also at time of interview. One photocopy set of all documents with application must be carried during the interview.
5) Candidates presently employed in Government Department/ PSU's/ Autonomous Bodies should send their application through proper channel and are required to produce NOC from their employer at the time of interview.

6) Decision of the Centre Head, DRL, (DRDO) Tezpur will be final in case of any discrepancy.
7) No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview or for joining.
8) Number of fellowship as indicated above may vary depending upon laboratory requirement.
9) Reporting Time is 0930-1000 hrs on 11/09/2026 for interview at DRL, (DRDO), Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur-784 001, Assam

Important Dates :
Last date of submission of CV : 04/09/2026
Date of interview for JRF : 11/09/2026
Reporting time : 0930 -1000 hrs
Note : Admission will be closed after 1000 hrs