DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 for Research Associate Post
August 12, 2026
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Tezpur has announced Recruitment 2026 for Research Associate (RA) post under Advertisement No. DRL/JRF-RA/Interview/03/2026. The Research Associate position is available for candidates possessing a Ph.D. in Microbiology, while specialization in Agricultural Microbiology or Soil Microbiology is desirable. The selected Research Associate will receive ₹67,000 per month plus HRA, and the fellowship tenure is two years. Eligible candidates must submit their CV by email on or before 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
Research Associate (RA)
Education
Ph.D. in Microbiology; specialization in Agricultural Microbiology / Soil Microbiology desirable
Total Vacancies
1 Post
Salary
₹67,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 35 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
Research Associate (RA) – Microbiology
1
Ph.D. in Microbiology; specialization in Agricultural Microbiology / Soil Microbiology is desirable
How to Apply
Download the prescribed CV format provided as Appendix ‘A’ in the DRDO DRL recruitment notification.
Complete the CV with the required personal, academic and research information.
Send the completed CV to hrd.drl@gov.in on or before 4 September 2026.
Prepare one photocopy set of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, published research papers, thesis and other relevant documents.
Attend the walk-in interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur – 784001, Assam on 11 September 2026.
Report between 09:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM will not be admitted.
Carry all original certificates, testimonials, Aadhaar card, published research papers and thesis for verification.
Candidates working in Government Departments, PSUs or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the interview.
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