DMRL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, Telangana has published Advertisement No. DMRL/HRD/RA/2026/01 for Research Associate (RA-01) — 3 posts in total. Applications (email to [email protected]) are accepted until 02 Dec 2026. Pay: Stipend Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as per DRDO Rules. Place of posting: Hyderabad. Minimum qualification: Post Graduate; age limit: Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission).

Organisation	Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, Telangana
Post Name	Research Associate (RA-01)
No of Posts	3
Advt No	DMRL/HRD/RA/2026/01
Job Type	Temporary
Pay	Stipend Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as per DRDO Rules
Place of Posting	Hyderabad
Qualification	PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology with expertise in the listed areas, or M.E./M.Tech. with first division in these disciplines from a UGC recognised university with 3 years of research experience in the listed areas
Age Limit	Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission)
Apply Mode	Email to [email protected]
Send Application To	[email protected]

Important dates

Last Date	2 December 2026
Last date of receiving application	2 December 2026

Tip: apply 2–3 days before the last date — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

Eligibility

Qualification	PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology with expertise in the listed areas, or M.E./M.Tech. with first division in these disciplines from a UGC recognised university with 3 years of research experience in the listed areas
Age limit	Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission)
Job location	Telangana

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (www.drdo.gov.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the fee if applicable.
4Submit before 02 Dec 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Official Notification (PDF)	Click here www.drdo.gov.in
Official Website	Click here www.drdo.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for DMRL Research Associate Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is 02 Dec 2026. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Hyderabad, Telangana has announced 3 Posts. Post-wise and category-wise details are listed above.

What qualification is required?+

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Materials Technology with expertise in the listed areas, or M.E./M.Tech. with first division in these disciplines from a UGC recognised university with 3 years of research experience in the listed areas

What is the age limit?+

Maximum 35 years (as on the closing date of application submission). Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

See official notification

What is the salary?+

Stipend Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA as per DRDO Rules

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (www.drdo.gov.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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