DRDO DIHAR Recruitment 2026 for 17 Junior Research Fellow and Research Associate Posts

The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DRDO DIHAR) is conducting walk-in interviews for 17 project-based roles as Junior Research Fellows and Research Associates. These positions offer an opportunity to engage in advanced research with a central defence organisation. Candidates can attend the selection process on 14 October 2026. The vacancies are open all over India, and the roles come with attractive monthly stipends along with house rent allowance. Detailed eligibility and application instructions are provided in the official notification.

To apply for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts, candidates should have a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree with a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score, or a Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree. The age limit for JRF candidates is up to 28 years. For the Research Associate (RA) positions, applicants must hold a Ph.D. or an M.Tech degree with relevant research experience, and should not be older than 35 years. These age limits ensure the recruitment of early to mid-career researchers in line with government norms.