DRDO invites applications for 11 contract-based posts of Research Associate and Junior Research Fellows at the Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies, Karnataka. Candidates must meet specified qualifications including PhD, M.Tech, or postgraduate degrees with valid NET/GATE scores. The maximum age limit is 35 years for Research Associate and 28 years for Junior Research Fellows. There is no application fee. Applications must be sent offline to the Centre Head, DIBT, Mysore by 26-09-2025. Selection involves application review and interview.
Vacancy Details
- Research Associate: 1 vacancies
Qualification: PhD in Food Science & Technology/Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering OR M.Tech in Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering/Food Science & Technology with minimum 3 years experience - Junior Research Fellows: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Post Graduate degree in first Division with valid NET/GATE score OR Post Graduate degree in professional course (M.Tech) in first Division OR Graduate degree in professional course (B.E / B Tech) in first Division with valid NET / GATE score
Qualification Requirements
PhD in Food Science & Technology/Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering OR M.Tech in Food Processing Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Food Engineering/Food Science & Technology with minimum 3 years experience for Research Associate; Post Graduate degree in first Division with valid NET/GATE score OR Post Graduate degree in professional course (M.Tech) in first Division OR Graduate degree in professional course (B.E / B Tech) in first Division with valid NET / GATE score for Junior Research Fellows.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Selection Process
- 1: Applications will be reviewed by DRDO.
- 2: Interviews will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
- Complete the application with age, qualifications, and work experience documents if any.
- Write the name of the post on top of the envelope.
- Send the application by post to Centre Head, DIBT, Siddarthanagar, Mysore-570011 before 26-09-2025.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Last date for receipt of applications: 26-09-2025
- Posted on: 31-08-2025
