Research Associate & JRF-DRDO RCI Hyderabad 2026
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad — a premier DRDO laboratory — invites offline applications from young, meritorious Indian nationals for Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow positions in cutting-edge defence technology areas.
Advt. No RFS/HRD/RCI/2026
Post Name Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Pay scale JRF: Rs. 37,000/month + HRA | RA: Rs. 67,000/month + HRA (as per DRDO norms)
Last Date 13.09.2026 (application must reach RCI office)
Name of the Posts
Name of Post | No of Vacancies |
Research Associate (RA) | 02 |
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 19 |
Total | 21 |
Age Limit
Category | Age Limit |
JRF | 28 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
RA | 35 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
Eligibility
- JRF: First Class B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE, or M.E./M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.
- RA: Ph.D or M.Tech with prescribed research experience as per notification.
- Qualification and discipline requirements vary post-wise — check official PDF.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications.
- Written test and/or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification before award of fellowship.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Publication in Employment News | 14.08.2026 |
Last Date for Receipt of Application | 13.09.2026 |
How to apply
Download application form from DRDO vacancies page: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/en/offerings/vacancies
Fill the prescribed application format; affix passport-size photograph.
Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, GATE/NET scorecard and caste certificate.
Superscribe envelope with post applied for and send by Speed Post/Courier to:
The Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Vignyana Kancha, PO Kapra, Hyderabad-500069, Telangana.
Application must reach on or before 13.09.2026. Email applications are not accepted.
DRDO RCI NOTIFICATION : CLICK HERE
APPLY ONLINE : CLICK HERE
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