Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 21 Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts on a fellowship basis. The recruitment includes 2 Research Associate vacancies and 19 Junior Research Fellow vacancies. Candidates with Ph.D., M.Tech, M.Sc., B.E./B.Tech or equivalent qualifications in the relevant disciplines can apply, subject to the post-wise eligibility requirements. Applications must be submitted offline, and the last date for receipt of applications is 13 September 2026.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline OR First Class M.Tech in 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 relevant research experience and at least one SCI journal paper
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – Various Disciplines
19
First Class B.E./B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline with valid GATE OR B.E./B.Tech plus M.E./M.Tech in relevant field OR First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics with valid NET/GATE/SLET
Total
21
Post-wise qualifications apply
How to Apply
Download the prescribed RCI application format provided with the official recruitment notification.
Complete the application form carefully with the required personal, academic, professional and research details.
Attach self-attested copies of the required educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate where applicable, and other supporting documents.
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE” or “APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW”, depending on the post applied for.
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 – 500 069.
The application must reach RCI on or before 13 September 2026.
Candidates employed in Government departments, PSUs or autonomous organizations should produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview, if shortlisted.
Applications must be submitted offline only; applications sent through email will not be accepted.
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