DRDO HEMRL Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application for 02 Posts

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 28 years.
• Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC as per Government rules.

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Chemistry (Specialization: Organic/Inorganic/Applied Chemistry/Polymer Science) in first division with NET qualification.
• OR Postgraduate degree in a professional field (Master of Technology) in polymers/chemical engineering with first-class at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• OR Graduation in Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in first division with a valid GATE score.
• OR Postgraduate degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (M.E./M.Tech) in first division at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.

Desirable

• Experience in High Energy Materials/Polymer synthesis.
• Experience in Rocket Propulsion/Combustion.

Important Dates

• Date of Publication: 17/12/2025
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 21 days from the date of publication (i.e., not later than 07-01-2026)
• Start Date for Apply: 17/12/2025

Application Fees

• Not mentioned in the notification. Applicants should refer to the official notification for any fee details.

How to Apply

• Applicants should send their applications by post to: The Director, HEMRL, Sutarwadi, Pune-411021.
• Government/PSU/Autonomous employees should apply through proper channels.

General Information

• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• No correspondence will be entertained.
• Candidates must bring original certificates/testimonials at the time of interview and carry a photocopy of the application form.
• If applicable, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be presented at the interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining.
• Fellowship does not confer any right of absorption into DRDO.
• Minimum 60% marks in the relevant discipline is required.