DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 for 5 Junior Research Fellow Posts
August 12, 2026
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Tezpur has announced Recruitment 2026 for 5 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts under Advertisement No. DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/03/2026. The JRF vacancies are available across Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry disciplines. Candidates with M.Pharm, M.S. (Pharm), M.Tech, M.Sc. or other prescribed postgraduate qualifications can apply, with NET qualification required for specified disciplines. Selected JRFs will receive ₹37,000 per month plus HRA. Candidates must submit their CV by email by 4 September 2026 and attend the walk-in interview on 11 September 2026 at DRL, DRDO, Tezpur, Assam.
Name of Organization
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Education
M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm) / M.Tech / M.Sc. with NET or other prescribed postgraduate qualification
Total Vacancies
5 Posts
Salary
₹37,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on 11 September 2026; relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC
Application Fee
Nil / No fee mentioned
Selection Process
CV Screening, Walk-in Interview and Document Verification
Apply Mode
Email CV Submission + Walk-in Interview
Job Location
Tezpur, Assam
Last Date To Apply
4 September 2026
Walk-in Interview Date
11 September 2026
Reporting Time
09:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Research Fellow – Pharmaceutical Sciences / Chemistry
3
M.Pharm / M.S. (Pharm) / M.Tech (Pharm) / M.Tech in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Chemistry OR M.Sc. in Chemistry with NET
Junior Research Fellow – Life Sciences
1
M.Sc. in Zoology / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Environmental Sciences with NET
Junior Research Fellow – Biochemistry
1
M.Sc. in Biochemistry with NET
Total
5
Relevant postgraduate qualification; NET required for specified disciplines
How to Apply
Download the prescribed CV format given as Appendix ‘A’ in the DRDO DRL recruitment notification.
Complete the CV with all required information.
Send the completed CV to hrd.drl@gov.in on or before 4 September 2026.
Prepare one photocopy set of the required certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates and other supporting documents.
Attend the walk-in interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur – 784001, Assam on 11 September 2026.
Report at the venue between 09:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Admission will be closed after 10:00 AM.
Bring all original certificates, testimonials, Aadhaar card and relevant research documents for verification.
Candidates employed in Government Departments, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer.