DRDO INMAS has released the recruitment notification to fill the 15 Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow Posts. To obtain the application form, visit the official website at https://drdo.gov.in/ and download it in PDF format. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 30.06.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the DRDO INMAS JRF notification and verify their eligibility.
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DRDO INMAS Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: DRDO INMAS – Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Contract Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 15 Research Associate, Junior Research Fellow Posts |
| Place of Posting: Delhi |
| Starting Date: 01.03.2026 |
| Last Date: 30.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Offline |
| Official Website: https://drdo.gov.in/ |
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Current DRDO INMAS Job Openings:
- Research Associate – Life Sciences – 02 Posts
- Research Associate – Chemistry – 01 Post
- Research Associate – Pharmaceutical Sciences – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Life Sciences – 05 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Chemistry – 04 Posts
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Pharmaceutics – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Dental Sciences – 01 Post
DRDO INMAS Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for DRDO INMAS:
- Research Associate – Life Sciences
- Essential Qualification: PhD in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology
- Desirable Experience: Experience in Cell Cultures Molecular Biology, Techniques including RT-PCR & cloning. Cellular Imaging. Pre-clinical studies, Microbial Techniques, Biochemical Techniques. Experience in LC-MS / Lipidomics / metabolomics. Validation / identification of markers (lipid / metabolite / enzyme based).
- Research Associate – Chemistry
- Essential Qualification: PhD in Material Science / Chemistry / Chemical Science
- Desirable Experience: Nanomaterials for biomedical & defence applications, polymer/ biomaterial/ composite material development, analytical/ spectroscopy/ microscopy techniques & instrumentation.
- Research Associate – Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutics / Pharmacology/ Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmacy or allied disciplines.
- Desirable Experience: Candidates with following research experience will be given preference: – Experience in Screening, characterization, processes & development of formulations.
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Life Sciences
- Essential Qualification: First Class M.Sc. in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biomedical Sciences with NET (JRF/LS) qualification from any recognized National Agency. OR First Class B.Tech. in Biotechnology / Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Engineering with a valid GATE score. OR First Class M.E./M.Tech. in Biotechnology / Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Engineering at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels. (NET/GATE exempted as per applicable guidelines.)
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Chemistry
- Essential Qualification: First Class M.Sc. in Chemistry / Nanotechnology / Chemical Sciences / Computational Chemistry / Polymer Sciences/ Material Sciences with NET (JRF/LS) qualification from any approved National agency Or First Class B.Tech with valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering Or M.E./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering in First Class at Graduate and Post Graduate level (M.E./ M.Tech. is exempted from NET/GATE as per guidelines.)
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Pharmaceutics
- Essential Qualification: First Class M.Pharm. / M.S. (Pharm.) / M.Tech. (Pharm.) in Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacology / Pharmacology & Toxicology / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry with NET/GPAT qualification from any approved National Agency.
- Junior Research Fellow:( DRDO fellowship) – Dental Sciences
- Essential Qualification: First Class in Bachelor in Dental Science (BDS) from a recognized university/institution. Candidates must possess valid registration with the Dental Council of India (DCI) / State Dental Council.
Age Limit for DRDO INMAS: (As on 30.06.2026)
- Research Associate – Maximum of 35 years
- Junior Research Fellow – Maximum of 28 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for DRDO INMAS:
- Research Associate – Rs.67,000/- plus HRA
- Junior Research Fellow – Rs.37,000/- plus HRA
Method of Selection for DRDO INMAS:
- Written Test
- interview
How to Submit an Application:
- How to Apply: After ensuring all the eligibility conditions, Application form can be downloaded from the website www.drdo.gov.in
- NET/GATE/GPAT qualification where ever prescribed, and certificates of OBC/SC/ST should be valid as on the closing date of receipt of application.
- The candidate should send scanned copy of duly filled signed application form (Typed, not Handwritten) along with supporting documents (educational qualification, matriculation certificate in support of date of birth, GATE/NET score card valid as on closing date of application, caste certificate, if applicable) to research-academic@gov.in
- The scanned file should be in a single PDF file [File name should be: POST CODE_YOUR NAME]
Crucial Dates:
- Starting Date for Submission of Application: 01.03.2026
- Last date for Submission of Application: 30.06.2026
DRDO INMAS Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of DRDO INMAS: Website Link |
| Advertisement for DRDO INMAS: Click Here to Download |
| Application Form for DRDO INMAS: Click Here to Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is DRDO INMAS JRF a permanent job?
Yes, it is a Contract Basis Job.
What are the stages of recruitment process?
Written Test, interview
