DRDO DMSRDE Recruitment 2026: The Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development (DMSRDE) is a frontier Institute of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO); they have announced a notification for the Research Associateship/Junior Research Fellowship posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc/PhD qualifications qualify for DRDO DMSRDE Jobs. There is one opening for the DRDO DMSRDE Vacancy. Interested and eligible candidates can attend the Walk-in interview on 11 February 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process is explained below. Interested candidates can also try DRDO Careers.

DRDO DMSRDE Recruitment 2026 – Overview:
| Job Role | Research Associateship/Junior Research Fellowship |
| Job category | UP Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/M.Sc/PhD |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Posts | 03 Posts |
| Stipend | Rs. 37,000/- to 67,000/- |
| Job Location | Kanpur |
| Walk-in Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs-and-establishments/defence-materials-and-stores-research-and-development-establishment-dmsrde |
Detailed Eligibility – DRDO DMSRDE Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Research Associateship (Chemistry):
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
Junior Research Fellowship (Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Science):
- Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline (basic sciences) in first division with NET qualification
Junior Research Fellowship (Chemical Engineering or Technology/Material Science & Engineering/Polymer Science Engineering or Technology):
- Graduate degree in professional (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division with NET/GATE. OR
- Post-graduate degree in professional course (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant discipline in first division both at Graduate and Post graduate level
Age Limit (As on 11 February 2026):
- Research Associateship – 35 years
- Junior Research Fellowship – 28 years
Age Relaxation of DRDO DMSRDE Careers:
- 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates & 3 years for OBC candidates).
- However, the OBC candidates in the creamy layer will not be eligible for age relaxation
Stipend:
- Research Associateship – Rs. 67,000/-
- Junior Research Fellowship – Rs. 37,000/-
DRDO DMSRDE Vacancy: 03 Posts
- Research Associateship – 01 Post
- Junior Research Fellowship – 02 Posts
Selection Process of DRDO DMSRDE Careers:
- The selection process will be based on a walk-in interview
How to Apply for DRDO DMSRDE Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview along with a bio-data (format enclosed) clearly indicating the name of the fellowship/associateship applied for, with a recent passport-size photograph, and relevant documents on 11 February 2026 at the mentioned venue.
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Venue details:
Date & Time: 11 February 2026 (9.00 hrs)
Venue:
DMSRDE Transit Facility (Near DRLM Puliya),
DMSRDE,
G. T. Road,
Kanpur – 208004
Candidates should bring the following:
- Recent passport-size photographs and
- Xerox copies of testimonials
- Original Mark sheets/Certificates/Testimonials
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- GATE/NET Score Card
- ID proof (Voter’s ID/AADHAR Card/PAN card/Driving License)