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Milestone	Date	Verify
Application start	20 Nov 2025	—

Details

Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL DRDO) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Research Associate Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official NPOL DRDO website. The last date to submit the application form is 19-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the NPOL DRDO Research Associate Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

DRDO NPOL Research Associate Recruitment 2025 Overview

Company Name	Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), DRDO
Post Name	Research Associate (RA)
No of Posts	1
Salary	Rs. 54,000 per month + HRA
Qualification	PhD in Ocean Science (or allied); OR M.Tech in Ocean Technology with 3 years post-qualification research/teaching experience and 1 SCI journal paper
Age Limit	35 years (relaxable SC/ST/OBC as per GoI rules)
Start Date for Apply	20-11-2025
Last Date for Apply	30 days from advertisement publication date
Official Website	www.drdo.gov.in

DRDO NPOL Research Associate Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Research Associate	1

Eligibility Criteria

PhD in Ocean Science or allied subjects, OR M.Tech in Ocean Technology (3 years post-qualification research/teaching experience, 1 SCI journal paper)
Qualifications must be from recognized universities/institutions
Candidates working in Govt/PSU/autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel

Salary/Stipend

Rs. 54,000 per month + House Rent Allowance (as per rules)

Age Limit (as on closing date)

Maximum 35 years (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC as per Government norms)

Application Fee

Not mentioned; refer to official website/notification for any update

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	20 November 2025
Application Submission Window	Up to 30 days from date of advertisement in Employment News

Selection Process

Shortlisting by Screening Committee
Personal Interview at NPOL, Kochi (for shortlisted candidates)
Original certificates required for verification at interview

How To Apply

Download and fill prescribed application form from www.drdo.gov.in
Attach self-attested certificates of educational qualification, experience, etc.
Send hard copy of signed application by post to The Director, Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Thrikkakara P.O., Kochi - 682021, Kerala
Envelope to be superscribed “Application for RA”

Instructions

Offer of Fellowship does not guarantee absorption in DRDO
Only qualifications from recognized Institutes are acceptable
Director’s decision on qualification equivalence/final selection is final
For candidates in Government/PSU/autonomous bodies, apply through proper channel
Incomplete applications are liable to rejection
Ambiguity in Hindi/English versions: English version prevails

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NPOL DRDO Research Associate Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for NPOL DRDO Research Associate 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply is 20-11-2025.

2. What is the last apply date for NPOL DRDO Research Associate 2025?

Ans: Last apply date is 19-12-2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for NPOL DRDO Research Associate 2025?

Ans: M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for NPOL DRDO Research Associate 2025?

Ans: 35 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by NPOL DRDO Research Associate 2025?

Ans: Total 01 Vacancies.

NPOL DRDO Research Associate Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Posts