DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026: 21 Research Vacancies
Research Centre Imarat (RCI) | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
A prestigious defense research opportunity awaits! Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad, has officially announced a recruitment drive for 21 vacancies on a fellowship basis. The positions are targeted towards Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Fellows (JRF) across engineering and science disciplines. This is an offline application process, and interested candidates must submit their prescribed forms on or before the closing deadline of September 13, 2026.
Key Dates & Application Fee Details
| Important Event Schedule |
Application Fee Structure |
• Notification Released: Active Now
• Offline Application Deadline: September 13, 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be notified
• Job Location: RCI, Hyderabad, Telangana
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• JRF Position (All Categories): NIL (Free)
• RA Position (All Categories): NIL (Free)
Note: The drive is on a pure fellowship basis; standard R&D application fees do not apply.
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Post Breakup, Age Limit, & Stipend Structure
| Position Cadre |
Vacancies |
Max Age |
Minimum Educational Qualification Required |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
To be notified |
28 Years |
First Class B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant engineering branch with a valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech with First Class both at Graduate & Post Graduate levels. |
| Research Associate (RA) |
To be notified |
35 Years |
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant science/engineering discipline OR M.E./M.Tech with 3 years research experience and at least 1 research paper published. |
| Total Posts |
21 Openings Across Civil, Mechanical, ECE, CSE, Electrical, and Material Science. |
Monthly Fellowship Stipend & Allowances
- JRF Monthly Stipend: Selected JRFs will receive a fixed stipend of **₹37,000/- per month** (subject to revision as per DRDO rules).
- RA Monthly Stipend: Selected RAs will receive a fixed stipend of **₹67,000/- per month** (subject to revision).
- Additional Benefits: Contingency Grant and HRA (House Rent Allowance) as per standard central government norms applicable in Hyderabad will be provided.
How to Apply Offline for DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at rcilab.in/careers to download the official advertisement and the prescribed application form format.
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately, providing your educational, research, and contact details.
- Attach self-attested copies of essential documents (Mark sheets, GATE scorecard, Ph.D. completion/thesis proof, Caste Certificate, Experience proofs).
- Send the completed application form along with enclosures via Speed Post / Registered Post to the designated address: Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Vignyanakancha, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500069.
Official Direct Notification Links