Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Research Associate (RA) Walk-in Interview at DRDO DIHAR

About Job

The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), a frontier institute under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), located in the Leh-Ladakh region, invites dynamic and qualified candidates for a Walk-in Interview for the positions of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and Research Associates (RA). These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to critical defence-related research projects focusing on high-altitude technologies. Join DRDO and be part of a premier establishment dedicated to national defense research and development.

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Table of Contents

• Job Summary
• Details of Position
• Eligibility Details
• Application Details
• Important Conditions
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Job Summary

Organization: Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) / DRDO

Position(s): Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Research Associate (RA)

Interview Date (Last Date): 24 February 2026 (Tuesday)

Details of Position

A total of Twenty-Five (25) vacancies are available across various specialized fields for JRF and RA positions. Candidates must report for the walk-in interview.

Sl. No.	Post	Vacancies	Qualifications (Required Subjects)
1.	JRF	Twenty Two (22)	02 post - B.Tech in Civil Engineering 02 post - B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology 03 post - B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 04 post - B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering & Production 02 post - B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering 01 post - M.Tech in Material Science Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Physics 02 post - M.Tech/B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 02 post - M.Tech/B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering 01 post - B.Tech in Electronics Engineering 01 post - B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering 01 post - B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering 01 post - B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
2.	RA	Three (03)	01 post - M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering & Production 01 post - M.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 01 post - M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering/Information Technology

Eligibility Details

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Essential Qualification:

• B.Tech in first division with valid GATE score OR
• M.Tech in first division at both Graduate and Post-graduate level

Research Associate (RA) Essential Qualification:

• 03 years of research, teaching or design & development experience after M.Tech with at least one research paper in SCI journal

Age Limit:

• JRF: 28 years
• RA: 35 years (Relaxable for SC, ST & OBC candidates as per GoI orders as on date of walk-in-interview).

Stipend and Tenure:

• JRF: Rs (37,000/- + HRA) per month for an initial period of two years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance.
• RA: Rs (67,000/- + HRA) per month for a maximum period of two years.

Application Details

Selection Procedure: Walk-in Interview.

Reporting Time & Date: Candidates must report by 0845 hours on 24 Feb 2026 (Tuesday).

Interview Location: DIHAR Base Station, Near 3 BRD, Industrial Area Phase-II, Chandigarh - 160002.

Required Documents to Bring:

• Certificates of Date of Birth (DoB) and Essential qualification in original along with a self-attested copy of each.
• Neatly typed Bio-data.
• Documents in support of preferential experience (for RA Post, if applicable).

Important Conditions

• Fellowship / Associateship is governed by DRDO, MoD, GoI policy.
• The offer does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for joining.
• Candidates working in Govt/PSUs must bring a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from their present employer.
• Applicants must be medically fit and willing to work in high altitude environmental conditions.
• Number of seats may increase or decrease without prior notice.

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