DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025: Exciting Job Opportunity!

Total Vacancy:

9

Short Description: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), through its Defence Laboratory Jodhpur, is offering exciting opportunities for Indian nationals through Walk-in Interviews for the award of Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions. These research fellowships provide an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific advancements in material science, nuclear physics, electronics, computer science, and chemistry. If you’re looking for government jobs in 2025 that involve scientific research, this is your chance!

Important Dates & Application Fees: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Event	Date
Application Begins	03/06/2025
Last Date for Application	10/07/2025
Admit Card	Not Applicable
Examination Date	As per the interview dates

Application Fee:

Category	Fee
General/EWS/OBC	No Fee
SC/ST/PH/Women	No Fee
Mode of Payment	Not Applicable

Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Post Name & Pay Scale	Total Vacancies	Educational Qualification	Interview Date
Research Associate (RA) – ₹67,000 p.m.	2	Ph.D. in Physics (Specialization in Material Science/Nuclear Physics) or 3 years of relevant research experience after M.Sc. with SCI journal publication	08-Jul-2025
Research Associate (RA) – ₹67,000 p.m.	1	Ph.D. in Electronics OR 3 years of research/teaching/design experience after M.E./M.Tech. with SCI journal publication	08-Jul-2025
JRF – ₹37,000 p.m.	1	B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics/Electronics & Communication (First Division) + NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. in the same field (First Division)	09-Jul-2025
JRF (Physics) – ₹37,000 p.m.	2	M.Sc. in Physics (First Division) + NET/GATE/JEST qualification	09-Jul-2025
JRF (Computer Science) – ₹37,000 p.m.	1	B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science (First Division) + NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. in the same field (First Division)	10-Jul-2025
JRF (Chemistry) – ₹37,000 p.m.	2	M.Sc. in Chemistry (First Division) + NET/GATE/JEST qualification	10-Jul-2025

Note:

• Age Limit: Not exceeding 35 years for RA & 28 years for JRF as of the date of the interview.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST/PH: 5 years, OBC: 3 years (as per Govt. norms).
• Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: Interview Date.

How to Apply: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates must attend the Walk-in Interview in person at the following venue:

📍 Defence Laboratory, Dr DS Kothari Marg, Ratanada Palace, Jodhpur – 342011 (Rajasthan)

🕙 Reporting Time: 10:00 AM on the scheduled interview date.

Steps to Apply: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

1. Prepare your complete Bio-Data with a recent passport-size photograph affixed in the top right corner of the first page.
2. Gather all required documents (see list below).
3. Attend the interview on the respective date with the required documents.
4. If employed in the Government/Public Sector/Autonomous Bodies, candidates must bring an NOC issued by their current employer.

Candidates must be present at the interview venue on time, as late arrivals may not be entertained.

Documents Required: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Candidates must bring the following documents:

1. Original and self-attested photocopies of age, educational qualifications, and experience certificates.
2. Copy of published research papers and thesis (if applicable).
3. A recent passport-size photograph is affixed to the top right corner of the biodata.
4. NOC (if employed in Government/Public Sector/Autonomous Bodies).

Selection Process: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

The selection will be strictly based on merit, determined through

✔ Walk-in Interview Performance

✔ Assessment of Academic Credentials

✔ Evaluation of Research Experience (for RA positions)

There is no written exam—selection will be based solely on interview performance and document verification.

🔹 Candidates should carry copies of their published research papers and thesis (if applicable) to support their credentials.

 🔹 No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

🔹 Final selection and appointment are subject to verification of eligibility and authenticity of documents.

Important Instructions: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

✔ Candidates must produce original certificates/testimonials related to age, education, and experience at the time of the interview.

✔ One set of self-attested copies of all relevant certificates must be submitted at the interview.

✔ The offer of fellowship does not guarantee absorption in DRDO.

✔ Fellowship may be terminated at any time with one month’s prior notice. Fellows may also resign with the same notice period.

✔ Defence Laboratory Jodhpur reserves the right to amend/modify/cancel the advertisement at any time.

✔ The number of vacancies may be increased, decreased, or canceled, subject to government policy.

✔ Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates must provide a valid medical certificate issued by a Government Hospital/Medical Board.

✔ SC/ST/OBC candidates must carry their original caste certificates issued by competent authorities.

✔ Candidates are encouraged to frequently check DRDO’s official website for updates.

FAQs: DRDO JRF RA Recruitment 2025

Important Links:

🔗 Official Website

🔗 Official Notification

🔗  Result

📩 Contact Email: [email protected]

📞 Helpline: 0291-2567403/406

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