DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026 for 2 Research Associate 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 announced recruitment for 2 Research Associate posts on a fellowship basis. The vacancies include Research Associate positions covering CSE, Data Science, AI, Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace, EEE, ECE and Physics-related research areas. Candidates generally require a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline or the prescribed postgraduate qualification with research experience and an SCI journal publication. RCI has announced a total of 21 Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow positions under this recruitment drive, of which 2 vacancies are for Research Associates. Applications must be submitted offline and should reach RCI Hyderabad by 13 September 2026.
Name of Organization
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Post Name
Research Associate (RA)
Education
Ph.D. / M.Tech / M.Sc in relevant discipline with prescribed research experience, as applicable
Total Vacancies
2
Salary
Fellowship/Stipend as per Government of India and DRDO norms
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on 1 August 2026
Application Fee
Nil
Selection Process
Shortlisting followed by Written Test / Interview and Document Verification, as applicable
Ph.D. in relevant CSE/Data Science/AI, Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace, EEE or ECE specialization; or First Class M.Tech in the relevant branch with 3 years of research experience and at least one SCI journal paper
Research Associate (RA-02) – Physics
1
Ph.D. in Physics; or First Class M.Sc in Physics with 4 years of prescribed research experience and at least one SCI journal paper
Total
2
Relevant Ph.D. / postgraduate qualification
How to Apply
Download the prescribed application format from the RCI Hyderabad recruitment notification.
Fill out the application form with the required personal and research-related information.
Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates and supporting documents.
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE”.
Send the completed 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.
Candidates working in Government, PSU or autonomous organizations should produce an NOC at the time of interview if called.
Ensure that the application reaches the prescribed address by 13 September 2026.
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