DRDO DRL Recruitment 2026 – JRF Walk-In Interview | Salary ₹37,000

Looking for a research career in pharmacy or science? Here’s a golden opportunity from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur, Assam has released an official notification for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) recruitment through a walk-in interview.

📌 Key Highlights

• 🏢 Organization: DRDO – Defence Research Laboratory (DRL)
• 📍 Location: Tezpur, Assam
• 💼 Post: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• 🔢 Total Vacancies: 05
• 💰 Salary: ₹37,000/month + HRA
• 📅 Interview Date: 19 May 2026
• 📨 Last Date to Send CV: 12 May 2026

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have any of the following qualifications:

• M.Pharm
• M.S (Pharm)
• M.Tech (Pharm)
• Specializations:
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

✔️ Only candidates with degree/provisional certificate are eligible.

🎯 Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years

💸 Salary & Duration

• 💰 Monthly Stipend: ₹37,000 + HRA
• ⏳ Duration:
  • Initially 2 years
  • Can be extended up to 4 years (as SRF) based on performance

📅 Important Dates

• 📨 Last Date to Submit CV: 12 May 2026
• 🎤 Walk-in Interview: 19 May 2026
• ⏰ Reporting Time: 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• 🚫 Entry closes after 10:00 AM

📍 Interview Venue

• DRL, DRDO
• Solmara Military Station
• Dekargaon, Tezpur – 784001, Assam

📄 Selection Process

• Direct Walk-In Interview
• Candidates must carry:
  • Original documents
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Research papers/thesis (if available)
  • One set of photocopies

⚠️ Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be provided
• Candidates working in Govt/PSU must bring NOC
• Selection is purely based on interview performance
• Fellowship does NOT guarantee permanent job in DRDO

📧 How to Apply?

1. Prepare your CV (as per Appendix ‘A’)
2. Send it to: hrd.drl@gov.in
3. Attend walk-in interview on given date

🌟 Why You Should Apply?

• Work with India’s top defense research organization 🇮🇳
• High stipend + research exposure
• Opportunity to upgrade to Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
• Ideal for GPAT-qualified pharmacy students

🔥 Final Thoughts

This is an excellent opportunity for Pharmacy and Research aspirants to start a career with DRDO. If you meet the eligibility, don’t miss this chance!

Important link
Official website – Click Here
Notification pdf link – Click Here