DRDO DIBT Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 24 Sep (Karnataka)

Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), Mysore, a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2026 for 5 posts — 1 Research Associate and 4 Junior Research Fellows (JRF). This central government job is open to candidates holding a Ph.D. in Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering for Research Associate, or a Post Graduate Degree (MSc, first division) with a valid NET/GATE score, or a first-division M.Tech, for JRF. Selected candidates at DIBT will support research related to detection technologies for food-borne pathogens and toxins of Biodefence importance, as well as Military Nutrition. Preference for the Research Associate post will be given to candidates with experience in AI/ML/Simulation tools in the relevant field. The selection process for DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test, Interview, and preparation of a Merit List. The salary for DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2026 is ₹67,000 per month plus HRA for Research Associate, and ₹37,000 per month plus HRA for Junior Research Fellow. The DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2026 application must be submitted offline, since this recruitment does not use an online application portal. The last date to apply is 24 September 2026. There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must read the complete official DRDO DIBT notification PDF before applying, since the maximum age limit is fixed at 35 years for all posts, with 5-year (SC/ST) and 3-year (OBC) relaxation. The award of these fellowships is governed by standard DRDO rules and does not confer any right of absorption into a permanent DRDO appointment. DIBT's ongoing biodefence research work offers Food Engineering and allied-discipline graduates an opportunity to contribute to nationally important detection technology and military nutrition research.

• Research Associate: PhD in Food Processing Engineering / Food Engineering & Technology / Food Engineering. Desirable: Preference will be given to those who have experience in AI / ML / Simulation tools in the relevant field.
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Post Graduate Degree (MSc) in first division from a recognized University/Institute with valid NET/GATE score, OR Post Graduate Degree (M.Tech) in first division.

Maximum Age Limit: 35 years for all posts. Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC.

• Research Associate: PhD in Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering; AI/ML/Simulation tools experience desirable
• JRF: MSc (first division) with valid NET/GATE, or M.Tech (first division)
• Age: Maximum 35 years, with 5-year (SC/ST) and 3-year (OBC) relaxation
• No application fee for any category
• These are contractual Research Fellow positions tied to a DRDO-funded biodefence research project, not permanent DRDO appointments
• Candidates currently employed in Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category.

Research Associate: ₹67,000/- + HRA per month Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- + HRA per month

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from the official DRDO website
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and experience details
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and educational certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form to the Centre Head, DIBT, Siddharthanagar, Mysore-570011, through Speed Post/Registered Post, or as instructed in the notification
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date of 24 September 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference, and bring original certificates and testimonials to the interview