DRDO DIHAR Recruitment 2026 for 16 Junior Research Fellow Posts
August 16, 2026
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), a laboratory under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has announced 16 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) vacancies for defence-related research projects. The vacancies are available in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and various Electronics/Electrical Engineering disciplines. Candidates require a first-division B.E./B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.Tech with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels. Selected JRFs will receive ₹37,000 per month plus HRA. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 1 September 2026 at the DIHAR Base Station in Chandigarh.
Name of Organization
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), DRDO
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Education
First Division B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE Score OR M.Tech with First Division at Graduate and Postgraduate levels
Total Vacancies
16
Salary
₹37,000 per month + HRA
Age Limit
Maximum 28 years as on 1 September 2026; relaxation applicable as per rules
Application Fee
No Application Fee
Selection Process
Screening, Walk-in Interview and Document Verification
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Job Location
High Altitude Region; interview at Chandigarh
Walk-in Date
1 September 2026 at 8:45 AM
Vacancy Details
Post Name / Discipline
Vacancy
Education
JRF – Civil Engineering
2
B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE Score OR M.Tech in relevant discipline
JRF – Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering & Production
4
B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE Score OR M.Tech in relevant discipline