DRDO DMSRDE Recruitment 2026 | Walk-in Interview | RA & JRF Posts | Stipend ₹67,000 | PhD/NET/GATE | Interview: 11/02/2026
By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 17 January 2026 | Last Updated on 17 January 2026
The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has officially released the DMSRDE Recruitment 2026 Notification for the engagement of Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions through a walk-in interview process. This recruitment drive is being conducted by the Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, a prestigious DRDO laboratory working under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
This is a highly valuable opportunity for young researchers, postgraduates, engineers, and Ph.D. holders who want to build a career in defence research, materials science, polymer science, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Selected candidates will receive attractive monthly fellowships up to ₹67,000, contingency grants, and HRA as per government rules.
03 Posts (Tentative)
Note: The number of vacancies may vary depending on the requirement at the time of the interview.
DMSRDE/RA-JRF/Walk-in/2026
The DRDO DMSRDE Walk-in Interview 2026 is being held for the award of temporary Research Associateship and Junior Research Fellowship for a period of two years (extendable as per rules). The selection will be done purely on the basis of walk-in interview performance. These fellowships are ideal for candidates aiming to gain hands-on research exposure in advanced defence materials and storage technology.
The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has officially released the DMSRDE Recruitment 2026 Notification for the engagement of Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the DRDO DMSRDE Official Notification (PDF) .
Already started (No online application)
11 February 2026 (Walk-in Interview Date)
Not applicable (Direct walk-in)
11.02.2026 (Wednesday)
Reporting Time: 09:00 AM
No application fee for any category.
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PH / Women | ₹0 |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
| Post Name | Pay Scale (Fellowship) | Total Vacancy | Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the relevant discipline |
| Research Associate (RA) | ₹67,000 per month + HRA | 01 | Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | ₹37,000 per month (1st & 2nd year) + HRA | 02 | PG with NET / BE / B.Tech with NET/GATE / ME/M.Tech in a relevant discipline |
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Date of walk-in interview (11.02.2026)
Selected candidates will be entitled to:
Note: DA, CCA, Bonus, or Retirement benefits are not admissible.
Since this is a walk-in interview, there is no online application process. Candidates must appear in person.
DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya)
G.T. Road, Kanpur – 208004, Uttar Pradesh
Candidates must bring the following:
The selection will be done purely based on:
The Director, DMSRDE reserves the right to select or reject any candidate without assigning any reason.
The walk-in interview will be held on 11 February 2026 (Wednesday) at DMSRDE Kanpur.
Yes. Candidates applying for JRF must have a NET or GATE qualification as per the eligibility criteria.
No. This is a temporary fellowship/associateship for research purposes and does not guarantee permanent employment in DRDO.
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