DIHAR DRDO Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for 22 JRF & 3 RA Posts | Defence Institute of High Altitude Research

The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) under the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced a Walk-in Interview for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) positions. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering and postgraduate candidates to work on defence-related high altitude research projects in the Leh-Ladakh region.

DIHAR is a premier frontier institute functioning under Armaments & Research Development Establishment (ARDE), DRDO, focusing on high altitude technologies, trial, and testing for defence applications.

Candidates interested in DRDO research jobs 2026 can attend the walk-in interview scheduled in February 2026.

DIHAR DRDO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR)
• Parent Organization: DRDO, Ministry of Defence
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF) & Research Associate (RA)
• Total Vacancies: 25
• Job Location: Leh-Ladakh (High Altitude Region)
• Interview Type: Walk-in Interview
• Interview Date: 24 February 2026
• Reporting Time: 08:45 AM
• Interview Venue: DIHAR Base Station, Near 3 BRD, Industrial Area Phase-II, Chandigarh – 160002

DIHAR Vacancy Details 2026

1?? Junior Research Fellow (JRF) – 22 Posts

Required Subjects & Distribution:

• Civil Engineering – 02 Posts
• Computer Science Engineering / IT – Multiple Posts
• Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation – Multiple Posts
• Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical & Production – Multiple Posts
• Material Science / Physics – 01 Post
• Instrumentation Engineering – 01 Post

Essential Qualification for JRF:

• B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score
  OR
• M.Tech in First Division at both Graduate & Post-Graduate level

2?? Research Associate (RA) – 03 Posts

• Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical & Production – 01 Post
• Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 01 Post
• Computer Science Engineering / IT – 01 Post

Essential Qualification for RA:

• M.Tech with 3 years of research/teaching/design & development experience
• At least one research paper published in SCI Journal

Age Limit (As on Date of Interview)

• JRF: Maximum 28 Years
• RA: Maximum 35 Years
• Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per Government of India norms.

Salary / Fellowship Details

? JRF Salary

• ?37,000 per month + HRA
• Initial tenure: 2 years
• Extendable up to maximum 5 years as per DRDO guidelines

? RA Salary

• ?67,000 per month + HRA
• Maximum tenure: 2 years

This makes DIHAR DRDO Recruitment 2026 one of the highest paying research opportunities in the defence sector.

Selection Process

1. Candidates must report at 08:45 AM on 24 Feb 2026.
2. Initial screening based on qualification and eligibility.
3. Shortlisted candidates will appear for the interview on the same day.

Documents Required for Walk-in Interview

Candidates must bring:

• Original certificates (Date of Birth & Educational Qualification)
• Self-attested copies of all documents
• Neatly typed Bio-data
• Experience documents (for RA post)
• No Objection Certificate (if working in Govt/PSU/Autonomous body)

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be provided.
• Fellowship does not guarantee permanent absorption in DRDO.
• Candidates must be medically fit to work in high altitude environmental conditions.
• Vacancies may increase or decrease without prior notice.

For queries, candidates may contact:
? 0172-2639800 / 2638900 (During office hours)

Why Apply for DIHAR DRDO Recruitment 2026?

? Work in prestigious DRDO defence research projects
? High salary fellowship
? Opportunity to work in high altitude technology research
? Valuable experience in Defence R&D
? Exposure to national level scientific projects

Important Links

DRDO DIHAR JRF & RA Notification 2026 (Official PDF)- Click to Download

Final Words

The DIHAR DRDO Walk-in Interview 2026 for JRF & RA posts is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates and postgraduates who want to build a career in defence research. Interested and eligible candidates should prepare their documents and attend the interview on 24 February 2026.

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