Applications are invited for recruitment of various research based positions or jobs in DRDO in 2026.
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in 2026.
Name of post : Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of posts : 3
Discipline wise vacancies :
- Mechanical Engineering : 2
- Electrical Engineering : 1
Qualification :
Candidate to have as on date of interview-
BE/BTech degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score. Only GATE scores of Year 2024, 2025 & 2026 are acceptable.
OR
ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level
Stipend: Monthly emoluments of Rs.37,000/- pm plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as
admissible.
Upper Age Limit : 28 years as on as date of interview, relaxation by Five years for SC/ST and Three years for OBC (Non- creamy layer ) candidates. Caste certificate copy to be enclosed with application, if applicable.
Selection Procedure :
Desirous candidates appearing for written test & interview must report at VRDE, Vahannagar PO, Ahilyanagar - 414006 (Maharashtra) from 4th May 2026 to 7th May 2026. Reporting time is 9:30 AM
How to apply :
Eligible candidates who are willing to attend the walk-in-interview must send their willingness by email at [email protected] latest by 30 Apr 2026. The subject field of the email must contain "Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship-Subject".
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