INMAS DRDO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 15 Research Associate (RA) & Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts. Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially released the advertisement for the award of 04 Research Associate (RA) and 11 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. This is a prestigious opportunity for young and meritorious Indian Nationals to pursue defence-related research in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dental Sciences at a premier DRDO laboratory.
Eligible candidates can send their duly filled application by email. The last date to submit application is 30 June 2026. Interviews will be conducted in July 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Research Associate (RA) & Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 Posts (RA: 04 + JRF: 11) |
| Age Limit | RA: Maximum 35 years JRF: Maximum 28 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Stipend / Emoluments | RA: ₹67,000 + HRA JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd year) |
| Qualification | Ph.D. for RA M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech./BDS with NET/GATE/GPAT for JRF |
| Application Fee | Nil (No fee for any category) |
| Selection Process | Screening + Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location | INMAS, Timarpur, Delhi |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 (by email) |
| Post Code | Subject / Discipline | Vacancies | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA-01 | Life Sciences | 02 | 15 July 2026 |
| RA-02 | Chemistry | 01 | 17 July 2026 |
| RA-03 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 01 | 20 July 2026 |
| Post Code | Subject / Discipline | Vacancies | Interview Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRF-01 | Life Sciences | 05 | 20 July 2026 |
| JRF-02 | Chemistry | 04 | 22 July 2026 |
| JRF-03 | Pharmaceutics | 01 | 23 July 2026 |
| JRF-04 | Dental Sciences | 01 | 24 July 2026 |
| Grand Total | 15 Posts | — | |
Research Associate (RA):
- ₹67,000/- + HRA per month (for entire 2-year tenure)
- Contingency grant: ₹20,000/- per annum
Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
- ₹37,000/- + HRA per month (1st & 2nd year)
- ₹42,000/- + HRA per month (3rd to 5th year as SRF, subject to performance)
- Contingency grant: ₹15,000/- per annum (JRF) / ₹20,000/- per annum (SRF)
Tenure: RA – 2 years (non-extendable); JRF – 5 years (2 years JRF + 3 years SRF on satisfactory performance).
Age Limit (as on closing date of application):
- RA: Maximum 35 years
- JRF: Maximum 28 years
Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years and other entitled categories as per GoI rules.
Educational Qualification:
- RA-01 (Life Sciences): Ph.D. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology + desirable experience in cell culture, molecular techniques, LC-MS etc.
- RA-02 (Chemistry): Ph.D. in Material Science / Chemistry / Chemical Science + experience in nanomaterials, polymers etc.
- RA-03 (Pharmaceutical Sciences): Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology / Medicinal Chemistry etc.
- JRF-01 (Life Sciences): First Class M.Sc. / B.Tech. / M.Tech. in relevant subjects with NET/GATE qualification (or exempted as per rules).
- JRF-02 (Chemistry): First Class M.Sc. / B.Tech. / M.Tech. in relevant subjects with NET/GATE qualification.
- JRF-03 (Pharmaceutics): First Class M.Pharm. / M.S.(Pharm.) / M.Tech.(Pharm.) with NET/GPAT.
- JRF-04 (Dental Sciences): First Class BDS with valid DCI / State Dental Council registration.
- Screening of Applications
- Walk-in Interview (subject-wise on respective dates)
- Document Verification
| Notification Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application by Email | 30 June 2026 |
| Interview Dates | 15 July to 24 July 2026 (subject-wise) |
Nil – No application fee is required.
- Download the Application Form from the official DRDO website https://drdo.gov.in
- Fill the form completely with all required details
- Attach self-attested copies of all certificates / testimonials
- Send the scanned application form along with supporting documents by email to the address mentioned in the official notification
- Candidates must bring original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies on the date of interview
- Reporting time: 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM at Main Gate Reception, INMAS, Timarpur, Delhi
| INMAS DRDO RA & JRF 2026 Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Application Form (Word) | Download Application Form |
| DRDO Official Website | www.drdo.gov.in |
| All DRDO / Defence Research Jobs 2026 | View All Defence Jobs |
A1. Total 15 vacancies (04 Research Associate + 11 Junior Research Fellow).
A2. The last date to send application by email is 30 June 2026.
A3. Ph.D. for RA posts; First Class M.Sc./M.Tech./B.Tech./BDS with NET/GATE/GPAT for JRF posts (as per discipline).
A4. RA: ₹67,000 + HRA; JRF: ₹37,000 + HRA (1st & 2nd year) / ₹42,000 + HRA (as SRF).
A5. Screening of applications followed by Walk-in Interview and Document Verification.
A6. No, the application fee is Nil.