01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Job reference | 01M0CWKQ1X9AV5F52A1JPQCYZZ |
| Vacancies | 3 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya), DMSRDE, G. T. Road, Kanpur 208 004 |
| Employment | Contract |
| Applications close | 2 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
About this post
Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment, Kanpur invites eligible candidates for a two-year Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow engagement. Walk in with the prescribed biodata, original certificates and one set of self-attested copies.
Important dates
- Walk-in interview — Research Associateship — (Wednesday)2 Sep 2026, 9:00 AM IST
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 3 posts
A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Maximum 35 years as on 2 Sep 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 67,000 per month |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Selection methodWalk-in interview.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Appear with application material
Interested candidates fulfilling the above qualifications may appear for a walk-in interview at the stated venue on the date and time mentioned above along with a bio-data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for, with a recent passport size photograph and Xerox copies of testimonials.
- 02Bring original documents
They must also bring all original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials/Community Certificate (if applicable)/GATE/NET Score Card and ID proof (Voter’s ID/AADHAR Card/Pan Card/Driving License).
- 03Government and public-sector applicants
Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Tenure | The associateship is advertised for a period of two years. |
| Vacancy variation and suitability | The number of vacancies may vary depending upon requirement at the time of walk-in interview. A vacancy may be kept unfilled, if no candidate is found suitable. |
| Contingency grant and HRA | Contingency grant up to a maximum of ₹ 20,000/- per annum shall be paid to Research Associates on reimbursement basis for the first two years. They shall also be eligible for HRA as per Government rules. |
| Benefits | Research Associates are not eligible for other type of benefits like DA, CCA, Bonus, Retirement benefit etc. However, they are eligible for medical facilities for self only through MI Room facility available in the campus. |
| No right to employment | The award of associateship will not confer any right on the candidate for further employment in DRDO. Director, DMSRDE reserves the right not to select any candidate, if suitable candidates are not available. |
| Ph.D. thesis submitted candidates | Candidates who have submitted their Ph. D. thesis may also appear in walk-in interview for Research Associateship. However, the Research Associateship shall be awarded only after the candidate has been awarded the degree or provisional certificate. |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will be disqualification. |
Eligibility
| Age requirement | For RA is 35 years as on date of interview. 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. However, the OBC candidates in the creamy layer will not be eligible for age relaxation. |
| Age — SC/ST candidates | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — OBC candidates not in the creamy layer | relaxation 3 years |
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