RCI Hyderabad JRF & RA Recruitment 2026 (21 Posts)

RCI Hyderabad, a premier laboratory of DRDO, is recruiting 21 research posts as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and Research Associates (RA) on fellowship basis.

Vacancies

• Research Associate (RA-01) – 1 post (CSE/Mech/EEE/ECE)
• Research Associate (RA-02) – 1 post (Physics)
• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 19 posts (various disciplines)

Eligibility

• RA: Ph.D. in specified fields or M.Tech/ M.Sc with 3 years research experience and 1 SCI paper.
• JRF: First class B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE or M.Tech/M.Sc with valid NET/GATE/SLET.
• Age limits: RA 35 years (relaxation 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC); JRF 28 years (relaxation same).

Important Dates

• Notification: 15 August 2026
• Last date for receipt of application: 13 September 2026

Application Fee

Nil (no fee).

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of applications
• Written test / interview (as applicable)
• Document verification

1. Download application format from official notification.
2. Fill the form with personal, educational, research details.
3. Attach self‑attested copies of qualifications, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable).
4. Superscribe envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE" or "APPLICATION FOR THE VACANCY OF JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW".
5. Send application via Speed Post / Courier to: HEAD HRD, DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM MISSILE COMPLEX, RESEARCH CENTRE IMARAT (RCI), PO-VIGYANA KANCHA, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA – 500 069, ensuring receipt by 13 September 2026.