Research Centre Imarat, DRDO, Ministry of Defence
DRDO RCI Research Associate and JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Fellowships
Telangana21 (Research Associate plus Junior Research Fellow) PostsClosed
Last date13 September 2026Closed
DRDO RCI 2026: 21 RA and JRF fellowships in Hyderabad, offline apply by 13 Sep
Job Overview
| Organisation | Research Centre Imarat, DRDO, Ministry of Defence |
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| Post Name | DRDO RCI Research Associate and JRF Recruitment 2026 - 21 Fellowships |
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| Total Posts | 21 (Research Associate plus Junior Research Fellow) |
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| Location | Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, Telangana |
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| Advertisement No. | RFS/HRD/RCI/2026 dated Jul 2026 |
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| Employment Type | Fellowship |
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Important Dates
| Notification Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
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| Application Start | 14 Aug 2026 |
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| Last Date | 13 Sept 2026 |
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| Exam Date | Not announced |
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| Admit Card | Not released |
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| Result Date | Not released |
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Quick Details
| Application Mode | Offline |
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| Application Fee | No application fee for any category |
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| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years for RA and 28 for JRF as on 1 Aug 2026
Plus 5 for SC and ST with plus 3 for OBC candidates |
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| Salary / Pay Scale | JRF Rs 37000 plus HRA per month with RA fellowship as per Government of India norms |
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Educational Qualification
- RA: PhD or first-class MTech or MSc with 3 years experience plus one SCI paper
- JRF: first-class BE or BTech with valid GATE, or ME and MTech, or first-class MSc with NET, GATE or SLET
Selection Process
- Application shortlisting
- Written test or interview
- Document verification
Job Description
- DRDO RCI notice RFS/HRD/RCI/2026 for 21 fellowships
- Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow in missile and allied domains
- Apply offline from 14 Aug 2026 to 13 Sep 2026 by speed post or courier
- PhD or MTech with experience for RA, GATE or NET qualified engineers for JRF
- JRF stipend of Rs 37000 plus HRA per month
- No application fee for any category
How to Apply
- Download the application format from the DRDO vacancies page
- Fill bio-data with GATE, NET and publication details
- Attach self-attested certificates and two photographs
- Send by speed post or courier to reach RCI before 13 Sep 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to apply is 13 September 2026.
The application mode is Offline. Follow the steps shown in the How to Apply section.
Use the Official Notification link in the Important Links section.
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