Defence Research and Development Organisation
DRDO-DRL Tezpur Junior Research Fellowship and Research Associateship 2025 is open to PhD students in the field of Science. This scholarship is provided by Defence Research and Development Organisation and the value of this scholarship is Up to ₹67,000 per month and HRA.
To be eligible, an applicant must:- hold a degree certificate in one of the following qualifications for a Junior Research Fellowship: M.Pharm/M.S(Pharm)/M. Tech(Pharm)/ M.Tech in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology & Toxicology/Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry with GATE/GPAT/NET Qualification.
M.Sc./ M.Tech. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Env. Engineering/ Life Sciences or related fields, with NET Qualification.
MSc. in Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences or related fields, with NET Qualification.
MSc. /M.Tech in Microbiology/ Biotechnology, with NET Qualification.
hold a degree certificate in one of the following qualifications for a Research Associateship: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Life Sciences or related fields (Desirable: Specialization in microbial enzymes).
Ph.D. in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences or related fields (Desirable: Specialization in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics).
Ph.D. in Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences (Desirable: Experience in synthesis of nanoparticles).
Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Env. Engineering/ Life Sciences or related fields (Desirable:
Specialization in Bioremediation/ Biodegradation).
Ph.D. in Horticulture (Desirable: Post-harvest Technology).
Ph.D. in Botany/ Forestry (Desirable: Plant Taxonomy).
not exceed 28 years of age for JRF and 35 years of age for RA as of the date of interview
- Age relaxation of 5 years and 3 years will be provided to SC/ST applicants and OBC applicants, respectively.
Selected students will receive:-
For JRF: A monthly stipend of ₹37,000 and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for an initial period of 2 years, extendable for up to 2 additional years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), subject to performance.
For RA: A monthly stipend of ₹67,000 and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a period of 2 years. This is non-extendable.
- No TA/DA will be provided to attend the interview.
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur-784 001, Assam.
Candidates will be selected through a walk-in-interview at DRL, DRDO, Solmara Military Station, Dekargaon, Tezpur, Assam.