DRDO Research Associate (RA) Position, DMSRDE, Kanpur, UP, India

January 20, 2026

Designation/Position- DRDO Research Associate

DMSRDE, Kanpur, UP, India invites applications for DRDO Research Associate from eligible and interested candidates.

About- The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) is holding walk-in interviews for Research Associateships and Junior Research Fellowships at DMSRDE, Kanpur, on February 11, 2026. One position is available for a Research Associate with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, and two positions for Junior Research Fellows with post-graduate degrees in relevant disciplines. Age limits are 35 years for Research Associates and 28 years for Junior Research Fellows, with relaxation for SC/ST and OBC candidates. The monthly stipends are ₹67,000 for RA and ₹37,000 for JRF, along with contingency grants and medical facilities. Candidates must bring the required documents for the interview, and those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply for the RA position.

Research/Job Area-

Microwave tubes and vacuum electronic devices covering:
Material Science, Metallurgy, Physical Electronics, Ultrahigh Vacuum, Microwave Engineering, Electromagnetics, Particle-in-Cell Simulation, CAD/CAE tools.

Location- DMSRDE, Kanpur, UP, India

Eligibility/Qualification–

Fellowship	Number of Fellowship	Subject/Discipline	Qualification
Research Associateship	01 (One)	Chemistry	Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Junior Research Fellowship	02 (Two)	Chemistry/ Material Science/ Polymer Science	Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification
Junior Research Fellowship	02 (Two)	Chemical Engineering or Technology/ Material Science & Engineering/ Polymer Science or Engineering or Technology	Graduate degree in professional course (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE. OR Post graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level.

#The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in interview. A vacancy may be kept unfilled, if no candidate is found suitable.

Maximum Age : For RA is 35 years and for JRF is 28 years as on date of interview (5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates & 3 years for OBC candidates). However, the OBC candidates in the creamy layer will not be eligible for age relaxation.

Job/Position Description-

Walk-in interview of the candidates fulfilling the qualifications mentioned below for a period of two yearsis to be held in DMSRDE, Kanpur to award Research Associateship &Junior Research Fellowships.

Fellowship Stipend:₹67,000/- p.m. for RA and ₹ 37,000/- p.m. (1^st& 2^nd year) for JRF.

Contingency grant up to a maximum of ₹ 15,000/- per annum and ₹ 20,000/- per annum shall be paid to Research Fellows and Research

Associates respectively on reimbursement basis for the first two years. The contingency grant may be increased to ₹ 20,000/- for the subsequent years (in case of JRF). They shall also be eligible for HRA as per Government rules.

Research Associates and Junior Research Fellows are not eligible for other type of benefits like DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit etc. However, they are eligible for medical facilities for self only through MI Room facility available in the campus.

The award of fellowship/associateship will not confer any right on the candidate for further employment in DRDO. Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available.

How to Apply-

Interested candidates fulfilling the above qualifications may appear for a walk-in interview at the DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004 on the date & time as mentioned above along with a bio-data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for, with a recent passport size photograph and Xerox copies of testimonials. They must also bring all original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials/Community Certificate (if applicable)/GATE/NET Score Card and ID proof (Voter’s ID/AADHAR Card/Pan Card/Driving License). Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.

Note:

Wherever the OBC category has been mentioned, it means only candidates not in the creamy layer.

Candidates who have submitted their Ph. D. thesis may also appear in walk-in interview for Research Associateship. However, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the candidate has been awarded the degree or provisional certificate.

Date & Time of walk-in Interview- 11.02.2026 (Wednesday) 0900 hrs