DRDO RCI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 21 Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow Posts — Research Centre Imarat (DRDO RCI)

Eligibility

Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

Posts under this Drive (8)

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Research Associate (RA)

2 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electronics & Communication Engg.

5 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical & Electronics Engg.

3 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Computer Science & Engg. / Information Technology

2 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engg.

5 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Aeronautical / Aerospace Engg.

2 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Chemistry

1 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Metallurgy

1 vacancies Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET. Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).. Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.. For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.

Important Dates

Application End13-09-2026

Date of Publication in Employment News14 August 2026

Last Date for Receipt of Application (30 days from publication)13 September 2026

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Qualification

Ph.D in relevant discipline, First Class M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc with research experience, First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE score, First Class M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET

Age Text

Max: 35 years

Eligibility Items

Research Associate (RA):Ph.D or First Class M.Tech/M.Sc with research experience in specified areas (Deep Learning/Machine Learning, Structural & Thermal Analysis, Power Electronics, RF & Microwave, Experimental Quantum Optics).
Junior Research Fellow (JRF):First Class B.E/B.Tech with valid GATE or M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET.

Maximum Age

Maximum Age Limit: 35 years

Salary Details

Event	Date
Date Of Publication In Employment News	14 August 2026
Last Date For Receipt Of Application (30 Days From Publication)	13 September 2026

Eligibility Text

For JRF posts, candidates need to have a First Class B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech, or M.Sc with NET/GATE/SLET in the relevant discipline.