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DRDO Recruitment 2024 - Latest Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow Vacancies on 01 August 2024
by Vinothini
Updated Aug 01, 2024
DRDO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow Vacancies, Check Eligibility at drdo.gov.in
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced its 2024 recruitment for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions, with a total of 19 vacancies available. The job location is Timarpur, and the last date to apply is 20th August 2024.
Applications, including a detailed CV and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and grade/mark sheets, must be sent via registered post to the Head of HRD, DIPAS, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054. For RA positions, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Life Sciences, preferably with experience in Physiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology.
JRF candidates need a Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc or M.Tech) in specified Life Sciences disciplines, with a valid NET/GATE or equivalent national level exam for DRDO fellowship or a valid Junior Research Fellowship from Central Government Departments for their own fellowship.
The age limit is 35 years for RA and 28 years for JRF, with age relaxations applicable as per government rules. The stipend for RAs is Rs. 67,000/- plus HRA, while JRFs receive Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA. The official notification and application details are available on the DRDO website at drdo.gov.in.
Company Name |
DRDO |
Post Name |
Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow Posts |
No of Posts |
19 |
Job Location |
Timarpur |
Last Date to Apply |
20-08-2024 |
Official Website |
drdo.gov.in |
Qualifications Details for DRDO Recruitment 2024
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) offers positions for Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Fellows (JRF) with specific educational qualifications.
- For the RA post, candidates must possess a Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences, with preference given to those with research experience in Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology.
- For the JRF (DRDO fellowship), candidates must have a Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc) or a Post Graduate Degree in a Professional Course (M.Tech) in disciplines such as Life Sciences, Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Zoology, Bioinformatics, or Genetics, along with a valid NET/GATE/National level examination conducted by the Central Government.
- For the JRF (own fellowship) position, the qualifications are the same as for the DRDO fellowship, but candidates must also have a valid Junior Research Fellowship from Central Government Departments and their Agencies.
Age Limit for DRDO Recruitment 2024
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sets age limits for applicants to its Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions.
- For the RA post, candidates must be a maximum of 35 years old as of the application deadline, with a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, along with other relaxations as per government rules.
- For the JRF post, the maximum age is 28 years, with similar age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, along with other entitled categories as per government regulations.
Pay Scale for DRDO Recruitment 2024
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced the pay scale and tenure for its Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions under the DRDO Recruitment 2024. For the RA-01 post, the stipend is Rs. 67,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO rules, with a tenure limited to a maximum of two years.
Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are eligible to apply, though the fellowship is awarded only upon receiving the degree or provisional certificate. For the JRF-01 post, the stipend is Rs. 37,000/- plus HRA as per DRDO rules, with a tenure of up to five years.
DRDO Recruitment 2024 Last Date to Apply at drdo.gov.in
Eligible candidates interested in positions at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) can apply by sending their applications along with a detailed CV in the prescribed format.
Applications must include self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates and grade/mark sheets. These documents should be sent through registered post to the Head of HRD, DIPAS, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054, no later than 20th August 2024.
Notification PDF for DRDO Recruitment 2024
The official Notification PDF for DRDO Recruitment 2024 is given below. Candidates must read the instructions carefully before applying.
Click For The Official Notification(PDF LINK)