DRDO RCI Hyderabad RA & JRF Recruitment 2026
Research Centre Imarat (RCI) | Defense Research & Development Organisation
Prestigious research fellowship opportunity in defense technology! Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Hyderabad, has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 21 vacancies for Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Fellows (JRF). Candidates with Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech/B.E./B.Tech degrees along with valid GATE/NET scores can submit their applications offline on or before September 13, 2026.
Key Timelines & Fellowship Details
| Important Timelines |
Stipend & Application Fee |
• Application Mode: Offline / Speed Post / Email Submission
• Offline Submission Deadline: September 13, 2026
• Interview Venue: RCI, DRDO, Hyderabad
• Official Portal: drdo.gov.in
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• JRF Monthly Stipend: ₹37,000/- + HRA
• RA Monthly Stipend: ₹67,000/- + HRA
• Application Fee: NIL (Free for all categories)
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Post-Wise Vacancy & Qualification Breakdown
| Position |
Vacancies |
Max Age |
Educational Qualification & Requirements |
| Research Associate (RA) |
To be notified |
35 Years |
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in ECE / EEE / CSE / Mechanical / Physics / Material Science OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years research/design experience and 1 research paper. |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
To be notified |
28 Years |
B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in 1st division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels. |
| Total Openings |
21 Posts Across Engineering & Science Disciplines |
Selection Process
- Screening & Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on GATE score, academic performance, and research relevance.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview at RCI Hyderabad or via online mode as per DRDO directives.
- Medical Verification: Selected candidates must undergo medical fitness verification before joining.
How to Submit Offline Application Form
- Download the prescribed application format from the DRDO official website (drdo.gov.in).
- Fill in all required fields including academic details, research work, GATE/NET scores, and contact information.
- Attach self-attested copies of essential documents (Mark sheets, GATE scorecard, Caste Certificate, Experience proofs).
- Send the completed application form along with enclosures via Speed Post / Registered Post to the designated address of Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, Hyderabad or submit via specified email before September 13, 2026.
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