Posts and Vacancies in DRDO Recruitment 2023:

The DRDO Recruitment 2023 Official Advertisement has occurred for Engagement of Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts explained hereunder:

Brief Description: DRDO RAs and DRDO JRFs with 06 Posts (02+04) Vacancies

01) Research Associate (RA) Post: 02 Vacancies

02) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Post: 04 Vacancies

Engagement Tenure:

I) Research Associate: Maximum 02 (Two) Years.

II)  Junior Research Fellow: Maximum 05 (Five) Years.

Note: The Candidate will be issued an Appointment initially for First 02 Years as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) and will subsequently be elevated to Senior Research Fellow for the remaining 03 Years, subject to the Incumbent’s Satisfactory Performance to be assessed Annually as per the DRDO Guidelines.  The Tenure for Research Associates remains 02 Years.

Monthly Salary under DRDO Recruitment 2023:

Based on the DRDO Recruitment 2023 Official Vacancy Notice, post-Selection, the Monthly Salary/ies to accrue to the Research Associates and Junior Research Fellows shall be as narrated hereunder:

Monthly Stipend:

I) DRDO Research Associate:  Rs. 54000 Plus HRA as per the DRDO Rules.

II) DRDO Junior Research Fellow:  Rs. 31000 Plus HRA as per DRDO Rules.

Age Limit for DRDO Recruitment 2023:

Based on the DRDO Recruitment 2023 Official Vacancy Notice, the Age Limit required for DRDO Junior Research Fellow AND Project Associate Posts is mentioned hereunder:

Age Limits for General Category Candidates are as follows:

I) Research Associate: 35 Years

II) Junior Research Fellow: 28 Years

Relaxations in the Upper Age Limits for Reserved Community Candidates as per the DRDO Rules.

Eligibility for DRDO Recruitment 2023:

The Eligibility comprising the Educational Qualification among others for Junior Research Fellow AND Project Associate Posts are as follows:

DRDO Research Associate (RA) Post:

Educational Qualification:

Research Associate-01: Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D) in Life Sciences with Desirable Experience explained against Proficiency, Experience ad Analytical Knowledge in the Concerned Subject.

Research Associate-02: Doctor Philosophiae (Ph.D) in Pharmacology/Regulatory Pharmacology/ Pharmaceutical Sciences with Desirable Experience explained hereunder

Desirable Qualification: Experience in Animal handling and Pharmacokinetics will be given Preference.

DRDO Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

JRF 02: Post Graduate (M.Sc.) in 1st Class with National Eligibility Test (NET) (Junior Research Fellow Lectureship in Life Sciences/Bio-Technology/ Biomedical Sciences Subject Concerned; Or

Graduate Engineering with Technology in 1st Class with Valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Score in Life Sciences/Bio-Technology/ Biomedical Sciences Subject Concerned; Or

Post Graduate (M.Engg/M.Tech) in 1st Class in Life Sciences/Bio-Technology/Biomedical Sciences Subject Concerned at Graduate and Post-Graduate Level remain Exempted from NET/GATE (National Eligibility Test/Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

JRF 03: Post Graduate (M.Pharma) in 1st Class in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology with the National Eligibility Test (NET)/Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) (Junior Research Fellow Lectureship) conducted by any Approved National Agency.

JRF 01: Post Graduate (M.Sc.) in 1st Class in Chemistry with the National Eligibility Test (NET) Junior Research Fellow Lectureship (JRF/LS) conducted by any Approved National Agency.

Selection Procedure under DRDO Recruitment 2023:

Selection for Research Associates and Junior Research Fellow Posts involves Viva-voce, Written Test and Pre-Interview Verification. Selection for both Posts shall be carried out through Interviews.  Appropriately Suitable Candidates for both Posts Research Associates and Junior Research Fellow would be based on the Individual’s Performance in the Interview.

The Candidate will be issued an Appointment initially for First 02 Years as Junior Research Fellow (JRFs) and will subsequently be elevated to Senior Research Fellow for the remaining 03 Years, subject to the Incumbent’s Satisfactory Performance to be assessed Annually as per the DRDO
Guidelines.  The Tenure for Research Associates remains 02 Years.

The Selected Candidate(s) may be allowed to register for Philosophiae Doctor with any Accredited University/ Institution during the Junior Research Fellowship Tenure.

The Candidates will essentially need to furnish Original Certificates/Testimonials with regard to their Educational Qualifications & Experience, for Verification at the time of the Interview.

Those presently employed in Government Departments/Public Sector Units/Autonomous Bodies will be required to furnish No-Objection Certificates issued at the time of Interviews.

Interview Details:

Interview Date: 2nd, 4th and 7th August 2023

1. Reporting time is 0800 Hours – 0930 Hours on the Interview Date, Main Gate Reception, INMAS, Timarpur, Delhi. Latecomers will not be allowed at any cost.
2. Written Tests may be conducted for JRF Posts from 0930-1030 Hours. (depending on the number of Candidates appearing on the Interview Date) and only those Candidates, who qualify in the Written Test shall be interviewed on the same day.

How to reach the Interview Venue?

INMAS is located 01 Km from Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, Delhi towards Timarpur Area/Opposite to University of Delhi (North Campus) and Nearest Land Mark is SBI ATM SSPL Branch, Timarpur, Delhi-110 054.

How to Apply for DRDO Recruitment 2023:

The DRDO Recruitment 2023 Official Vacancy Advertisement mandates the Intending and Eligible Candidates to apply in the Prescribed Specimen Proforma Appended herewith.

Intending and Eligible Candidates for the Opted Posts may submit via Email Advance Copies of their respective Applications to confirm participation in the Interview. The Applications to be submitted must accompany the Relevant Testimonials pertaining to Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience, etc.

The Candidate must carry with them Duly Completed Applications, Self-attested Xerox of the Relevant Documents and Originals thereof on the Appointed Day of Interview and report to the following: