DRDO, (DIPAS) Recruitment 2025

Designations

• English: Research Associate (RA), Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Hindi: अनुसंधान सहयोगी (RA), जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो (JRF)

Job Location

Base Salary

• Research Associate (RA): ₹67,000/month + HRA
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/month + HRA

Employment Type & Tenure

• RA: Temporary, up to 2 years
• JRF: Temporary, up to 5 years (2 years JRF + 3 years SRF based on performance)

Important Dates

Application Process

1. Download the application form from www.drdo.gov.in
2. Submit ink-signed application form, biodata, and self-attested documents via Registered Post to:
   Head, HR Division, DIPAS, DRDO, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
   (Mention the Post Code on the envelope and the application form)
3. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email
4. Bring original certificates/testimonials to the interview
5. Government/PSU employees must bring NOC
6. No electronic devices allowed at the venue
7. TA/DA limited to sleeper class train/bus fare (reimbursed upon document verification)

Eligibility Criteria

• RA (Chemistry): Ph.D. in Chemistry. Preference: Electrolyte Chemistry / Gasification
• JRF (JRF‑01 to JRF‑13): First-class B.Tech/M.Tech in relevant field or First-class M.Sc. (for science disciplines)
• GATE/NET: Required for all except M.Tech holders (as per norms)
• Desirable: Domain skills (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB, gene editing, etc.)

Age Limit

Reservation Details

Age relaxation provided for SC/ST/OBC categories as per Govt. norms.

No specific mention of category-wise seat reservation in the notification.

Application Fees

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of candidates based on application
• Interview at DIPAS, Delhi
• Verification of original documents during interview
• NOC verification for Govt./PSU employees
• Annual assessment for JRF → SRF conversion

Official Links

• Official Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in
• Notification PDF: View DIPAS Advt No. DIPAS/HRD/RA&JRF/01/2025-26

Contact Information

• Phone: 011‑23883111
• Email: hrddipas@gmail.com

Other Important Notes

• RA applicants with submitted Ph.D. thesis must present provisional/degree certificate at interview
• JRFs may register for Ph.D. as per UGC norms
• Fellowship does not guarantee absorption in DRDO
• Director DIPAS reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage
• DIPAS is located ~1 km from Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station, near RAC Guest House, Timarpur, Delhi-110054