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DRDE invites applications for Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate

 

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DRDE invites applications for Junior Research Fellow, Research Associate

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 Organization (DRDO), invites applications from young and meritorious Indian Nationals who desire to pursue defence related research as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Research Associate (RA). Selection will be made on the basis of Walk-in-interview to be held at DRDE, Gwalior as per schedule given below.

DRDO Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Post Code : 01
No. of Fellowship :
01*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology or related fields and National Eligibility Test (NET) CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS, MHRD (GATE)
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 03.11.2022

Post Code : 02
No. of Fellowship :
01*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) or related fields and National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification conducted by CSIR-UGC NET JRF/LS, MHRD (GATE)
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 04.11.2022


DRDO Research Associate (RA)
Post Code : 03
No. of Fellowship :
01*
Essential Qualification : Ph D in Biological Stream
Area of Research : Life Sciences / Biochemistry /Microbiology / Biotechnology (Applicant having experience in relevant field will be given preference)
Age : 35 Yrs
Date of Interview : 03.11.2022

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) with own fellowship
Post Code : 04
No. of Fellowship :
03*
Essential Qualification :  First class M.Sc. in Biological Stream in Life Sciences / Zoology / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Toxicology / Immunology or related fields with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 03.11.2022


Post Code : 05
No. of Fellowship :
03*
Essential Qualification : First class M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical / Analytical / Organic / Inorganic) or related fields with own JRF fellowship from any approved National Agency.
Age : 28 Yrs
Date of Interview : 04.11.2022

* Number of vacancies may change as per organizational requirement.

A. Stipend (Monthly): Junior Research Fellow (JRF) : Rs. 31000/- with HRA & medical facilities admissible as per DRDO & National Agency s research fellowship rules. Research Associates (RA;: Rs. 54000/- with HRA & medical facilities admissible as per DRDO & National" Agency’s research fellowship rules.
B. Cutoff Date: The cut off dates for calculating the age and determining the educational qualification shall be the date of interview. Age limit is reiaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC candidates and for other category as per DRDO Policy.
C. Essential Educational Qualification: Ph.D./Post Graduate Degree/M.Sc. with first Division 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 as specified above against respective vacancies.
D. 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. 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 only will be interviewed on the same day.
• In case of large no of students, interview can be carried on to the next day, so candidates are requested to prepare accordingly.
• Application form can be downloaded from the website drdo.gov.in and submitted online at least on two mail ID. Candidates willing to participate may send filled application form by email on students-cell.drde@gov.in, tapankdas64.drde@gov.in, director.drde@gov.in
• Form need to be submitted in both word file and Microsoft excel file as per the required format.
• While appearing for interview, candidates are required to submit complete bio-data with recent passport size 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 & Caste certificate for verification at the time of interview.
• Candidates presently employed in Government Department/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies will be required to produce NOC from their employer at the time of interview.
• Decision of Director DRDE Gwalior will be final in case of any discrepancy.

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