DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026 for 19 Junior Research Fellow Posts
August 16, 2026
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 19 Junior Research Fellow posts on a fellowship basis. The JRF vacancies cover various engineering and science disciplines, including EEE, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical, ECE, CSE, IT, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Chemistry and Physics. Candidates generally require a First Class B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE, B.E./B.Tech with M.E./M.Tech in the relevant field, or First Class M.Sc with the prescribed NET/GATE/SLET qualification. The overall RCI recruitment includes 21 Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow vacancies, with 19 posts allocated to JRFs. Eligible candidates must submit their applications offline by 13 September 2026.
Name of Organization
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Education
B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech / M.Sc with GATE / NET / SLET, as applicable
Total Vacancies
19
Salary
Fellowship/Stipend as per Government of India and DRDO norms
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on 1 August 2026
Application Fee
Nil
Selection Process
Shortlisting followed by Written Test / Interview and Document Verification, as applicable
Apply Mode
Offline through Speed Post / Courier
Job Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
Last Date To Apply
13 September 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Various Disciplines
19
First Class B.E./B.Tech in the prescribed engineering discipline with valid GATE; or First Class B.E./B.Tech with M.E./M.Tech in relevant field; or First Class M.Sc in Chemistry/Physics with valid NET/GATE/SLET
Total
19
B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech / M.Sc with applicable qualifying examination
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application format from the RCI Hyderabad recruitment notification.
Complete the application form with the required personal and recruitment-related information.
Attach self-attested copies of the necessary certificates and supporting documents.
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW”.
Send the complete application through Speed Post or Courier to Head HRD, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), PO-Vigyana Kancha, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500069.
Applicants employed in Government, PSU or autonomous organizations should produce an NOC at the time of interview if shortlisted.
The application must reach RCI Hyderabad by 13 September 2026. Applications through email will not be accepted.
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