DRDO DRDE Gwalior Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026, Walk-in Interview For JRF Posts

Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released an official notification for the selection of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) with valid fellowships from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT and similar agencies.

The walk-in interview will be conducted at DRDE, Jhansi Road, Gwalior. Interested and eligible Indian nationals with valid JRF fellowships can appear for the interview as per the schedule. Candidates will receive stipend and allowances as per CSIR-UGC guidelines.

All important details including eligibility, subjects, interview schedule, stipend, age limit and application procedure are given below.

Overview of DRDO DRDE JRF Recruitment 2026

Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before appearing for the interview.

Important Dates

If a large number of candidates appear, the interview may continue the next day.

Vacancy / Fellowship Details

Number of fellowships may change depending upon organisational requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• First Class M.Sc. Degree in relevant subject stream
• Must possess valid JRF fellowship from UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT etc.
• Only degree / provisional certificate holders are eligible

Age Limit:

• Maximum 28 years as on date of interview
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC

Monthly Stipend

• Monthly stipend as per CSIR-UGC fellowship policy
• Other allowances applicable as per rules

Tenure

• Initially JRF for 2 years
• May be upgraded to SRF for remaining 3 years based on performance

Selection Process

• Walk-in Interview
• Document verification at venue
• Original certificates must be produced

Application Process

• Download application form from www.drdo.gov.in
• Fill in the application and email it to: [email protected] and [email protected]
• Submit hard copy with photograph and self-attested documents at interview venue
• Documents required: Application form, Mark sheets and certificates, JRF Fellowship proof, ID proof, Caste certificate (if applicable), NOC for Govt/PSU employees

Official Notification

For complete details, check below mentioned notification;
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION PDF