DIPR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 09 JRF and RA Vacancies
January 12, 2026
The Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a leading laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, has released a notification for recruitment to Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Research Associate (RA) positions. A total of 09 fellowships are available for candidates with qualifications in Psychology. The JRF fellowships are initially for two years (extendable), while the RA position is non-extendable for two years. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications offline in the prescribed format by 1st February 2026.
Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), DRDO
Post Names
Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Research Associate (RA)
Education
PG in Psychology with NET/GATE (for JRF), Ph.D. in Psychology (for RA)
Total Vacancies
09 (JRF – 08, RA – 01)
Apply Mode
Offline
Job Location
Delhi
Last Date To Apply
1st February, 2026
DIPR Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
08
Post Graduation in Psychology/Applied Psychology with specialization in OB, Social, Personality Assessment, Clinical/Health + NET/GATE
Research Associate (RA)
01
Ph.D. in Psychology
Salary
Post
Stipend
JRF
₹37,000 per month (1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000 (3rd year if retained)
RA
₹67,000 per month (fixed)
HRA and Contingency: As per Government of India rules
JRF Contingency Grant: ₹15,000 per annum (first 2 years), ₹20,000 thereafter
RA Contingency Grant: ₹20,000 per annum
Age Limit
JRF: Maximum 28 years
RA: Maximum 35 years
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (as per Govt. rules)
Application Fee
No application fee is applicable for any category.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility and qualifications
Interview for final selection
How to Apply
Download the application form in the prescribed format from the official notification.
Fill in the complete bio-data neatly.
Affix a recent passport-size photo at the top-right of the application.
Attach self-attested photocopies of:
Educational qualifications
NET/GATE certificate (for JRF)
Ph.D. degree (for RA)
Age proof and other relevant documents
Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of __________________”
Send the completed application by Speed Post/Registered Post to: Director, Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi – 110054
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