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Dreaming of securing research jobs in life sciences with a prestigious government research organization? Here is an exciting opportunity. The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), DRDO, Tezpur is conducting a walk-in interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) positions. Through this DRDO recruitment, we’re inviting young, motivated candidates from life sciences, biotechnology, and related fields to work on cutting-edge research projects supporting national defense and scientific innovation.
About the Institute
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier defense research organization responsible for developing advanced technologies for the armed forces. The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur operates under DRDO and focuses on life sciences research related to environmental protection, biotechnology, health sciences, and defense applications. The institute conducts advanced scientific research and provides excellent opportunities for young researchers to contribute to national security and innovation.
Available Positions
1. JRF: 02 Posts
- Qualification: MSc. /M.Tech/ MVSc in Zoology/ Veterinary Parasitology/ Microbiology /Biotechnology/Life Sciences with NET.
2. JRF: 01 Post
- Qualification: M Sc./M. Tech in Life Sciences or related fields with NET.
3. RA: 01 Post
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields.
4. RA: 01 Post
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields.
- Desirable: Capillary/NGS Nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis.
Stipend
- JRF: Rs. 37000/-per month with HRA as stipend
- RA: Rs. 67000/- per month with HRA.
Age Limit
Age not exceeding 28 years for JRF and 35 years for RA as on the date of interview. Age relaxation is allowed up to 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC candidates
Tenure
- JRF: The tenure of the fellowship will be initially for a period of two years and based on performance, it may be upgraded to SRF and extended for 3rd and 4th year if required.
- RA: The tenure of the fellowship will be for a period of two years.
How to Apply for these Research Jobs?
Interested candidates should send their CV (Appendix ‘A’) to [email protected] on or before 31/03/2026.
Walk-In Interview Details
- JRF Interview Date: 07/04/2026
- RA Interview Date: 08/04/2026
- Reporting time: 10:00 AM
- Location: DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur, Assam
General Conditions
- Mode of selection: Walk-in-interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur, Assam.
- The offer of fellowship does not confer on fellows any right for absorption in DRDO.
- Candidates possessing degree/provisional degree certificate are only eligible to apply.
- Original certificates, testimonials, and AADHAR card must be produced at the time of interview.
- Candidates present in Government Department/PSU’s/Autonomous Bodies should produce NOC from their employer at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining.
This DRDO recruitment for Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate positions offers a prestigious opportunity for candidates seeking research jobs in life sciences. Working at DRL Tezpur allows researchers to gain hands-on experience in high-impact scientific projects while contributing to national defense innovations. Candidates passionate about research should not miss this excellent career opportunity.
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