DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 11 Research Associate & JRF Posts

Published On: October 1, 2025

DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 11 Research Associate & JRF Posts

The Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), under DRDO (Ministry of Defence), has released the DRDO DIBT Recruitment 2025 Notification for 11 research positions. This recruitment includes 1 Research Associate (RA) and 10 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts across various scientific disciplines. Applications are invited from young and motivated Indian nationals through offline mode.

The last date to submit the application form is 26th October 2025. If you hold relevant postgraduate qualifications and a valid NET/GATE score, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious defence research institute.

DRDO DIBT Research Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Body	DRDO – Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT)
Recruitment Year	2025
Total Vacancies	11
Job Location	Mysore, Karnataka
Mode of Application	Offline
Official Website	drdo.gov.in
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2025

Post-Wise Vacancy & Stipend

Post Name	Vacancies	Stipend
Research Associate (RA)	01	₹67,000 + HRA
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	10	₹37,000 + HRA

Age Limit (As on 26 October 2025)

Post Name	Age Limit
Research Associate (RA)	Not exceeding 35 years
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Not exceeding 28 years
Age Relaxation	5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC

Eligibility Criteria (Discipline-wise)

Post Name	Discipline	Qualification
Research Associate (RA)	Food Science & Technology / Food Processing Engineering / Food Engineering & Technology / Food Engineering	PhD in relevant discipline OR M.Tech in Food Processing Engineering / Food Engineering & Technology / Food Engineering / Food Science & Technology with 3 years research experience and at least one research paper in SCI Journal
JRF	Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics / Medical Genetics	Post Graduate degree in first Division with valid NET/GATE score OR M.Tech in first Division
JRF	Polymer Science & Technology / Polymer Science / Polymer Chemistry / Chemistry	B.E / B.Tech in first Division with valid NET/GATE score OR M.Tech in first Division OR M.Sc in first Division with valid NET/GATE score.
JRF	Food Science & Technology / Food Technology / Food Science / Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Nutrition	Post Graduate degree in first Division with valid NET/GATE score OR M.Tech in first Division

Selection Process

Written Test (Objective type, if shortlisting required)
Personal Interview
Document Verification

Tenure & Other Details

Detail	Information
RA Tenure	2 Years
JRF Tenure	Initial 2 years, extendable to 4 years based on performance
Panel Validity	1 Year from date of interview
TA/DA	Not provided for attending interview or joining
Application Fee	No fee

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	27 September 2025
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2025
Interview Date	To be announced

How to Apply – DRDO DIBT 2025 (Offline Process)

Download the Application Form from the DRDO DIBT notification PDF.
Fill the form carefully with accurate academic and personal details.
Attach self-attested copies of:
- Educational Certificates
- NET/GATE Scorecard
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Recent passport-size photograph
If you’re employed in a government organisation, apply through proper channel and bring No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
Send the completed application by post to:
The Centre Head, Defence Institute of Biodefence Technologies (DIBT), Siddarthanagar, Mysore – 570011
Submit the form before 26 October 2025.
Carry original documents, ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License), and photocopies at the time of the interview.