Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – DRDO INMAS

Maximum Age for RA: 35 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Maximum Age for JRF: 28 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and other entitled categories as per government rules.

Candidates must fulfill the minimum qualifications specified for each post code:

Research Associate (RA) - Educational Qualification

RA-01 (Life Sciences - 02 Posts): PhD in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology. Desirable experience in Cell Cultures, Molecular Biology Techniques (RT-PCR & cloning), Cellular Imaging, Pre-clinical studies, LC-MS / Lipidomics / Metabolomics, and Validation/identification of markers.

RA-02 (Chemistry - 01 Post): PhD in Mate...

The evaluation process for RA and JRF posts is as follows:

Initial Screening: Shortlisting based on the submitted application form, supporting documents, and eligibility criteria.

Written Test: A written test may be conducted depending on the number of candidates appearing on the date of interview.

Personal Interview: Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be interviewed on the same day.

Venue: Main Gate Reception, INMAS, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg, Timarpur, Delhi-110054. Reporting tim...

Eligible candidates must complete the registration process via email: Download the prescribed application form (Annexure 'A') from the official DRDO website: www.drdo.gov.in. Fill out the application form completely (Typed, not Handwritten) and attach supporting documents - educational qualifications, matriculation certificate (for date of birth), GATE/NET/GPAT score card, and caste certificate (if applicable). Scan all documents into a single combined PDF file. Name the PDF precisely using this...