RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026: Salary, Eligibility, Last Date & Application Process

RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026 | 21 Vacancies | Screening & Interview | Salary: 67000 | Last Date: 13 September 2026

By Sarkari Naukri Front | Published on 18 Aug 2026 | Updated on 18 Aug 2026

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Research Centre Imarat (RCI), part of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, Hyderabad, invites offline applications from talented Indian nationals for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. With stipends as per Government norms and opportunities in Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science, Physics, and Aerospace Engineering, this recruitment offers a gateway to India’s premier defense research ecosystem.

Highlights

Organization: Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO
Posts: Research Associate (RA) & Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Total Vacancies: 21 (Approx.)
Mode of Application: Offline (Speed Post/Courier only)
Last Date: Within 30 days from publication (14 August 2026 → 13 September 2026)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Official Website: drdo.gov.in

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Total Vacancies

Research Associate (RA): 02 Posts
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 19 Posts

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RES/HRD/RCI/2026 dated July 2026

Short Description – DRDO RCI Fellowship 2026

RCI Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Defence, seeks young researchers for temporary fellowships in advanced defense technology. The positions span multiple disciplines, including Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Physics, Aerospace, Chemistry, and Metallurgy.

Important Dates and Application Fee: RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026

Application Begins: 14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 13 September 2026
Admit Card: Not applicable (Offline application)
Examination Date: To be notified via email/phone
Application Fee: Nil
Mode of Payment: Not applicable

Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026

Post Name / Pay Scale	Total Vacancy	Educational Qualification
Research Associate (RA)	02	Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (CSE/Mechanical/EEE/ECE/Physics) OR First Class M.Tech with 3–4 years of research experience and one SCI journal publication.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	19	First Class B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline with a valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in a relevant field OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics with a valid NET/GATE/SLET.

Age Limit:

RA: 35 years (as on 01 August 2026)
JRF: 28 years (as on 01 August 2026)
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non‑creamy layer).

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Eligibility Details

Syllabus 2026: Based on specialization in engineering and science disciplines.
Exam Pattern: Shortlisting followed by interview/test.
Salary: As per Ministry of Defence norms (Fin/R&D letter dated 08 August 2023).
Vacancy Distribution: RA – 02; JRF – 19 across multiple subjects.

How to Apply – RCI DRDO Offline Application 2026

Candidates must send their typed application form in the prescribed format along with self‑attested copies of certificates and documents via Speed Post/Courier to:

Head HRD, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), PO‑Vigyana Kancha, Hyderabad – 500069, Telangana.

Superscribe the envelope with:

“APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW”

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Documents Required: RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026

Educational & Professional Certificates
10th/Birth Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Work Experience Certificates
Aadhaar Card
GATE/NET/SLET Score Card
Research Publication (for RA only)

Selection Process: RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026

Scrutiny of applications based on qualifications and research relevance
Shortlisted candidates called for interview/test
Final selection based on performance and document verification

Important Instructions: RCI DRDO Recruitment 2026

Only offline applications accepted; no email submissions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Fellowship does not guarantee absorption in DRDO.
No TA/DA for attending the interview or joining duty.
Candidates must produce original documents at the time of joining.

Why This Job is Perfect for You

This recruitment offers a rare opportunity to work at India’s premier missile research center and contribute to national defense innovation. With exposure to AI, Quantum Optics, Radar Engineering, and Aerospace Design, candidates gain hands‑on experience in frontier technologies under DRDO’s mentorship.