DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 – Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical) and other Posts – 3 Vacancies
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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (DRDO VRDE) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 3 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the offline process. Offline applications for the vacancies of Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 07 May 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline. Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) | 2 | Rs.37000-37000/- | Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra |
| Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering) | 1 | Rs.37000-37000/- | Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra |
| Total Vacancies: | 3 |
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) | BE, B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (First Division) with valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) OR ME, M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (First Division in both UG & PG) |
| Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering) | BE, B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (First Division) with valid GATE Score (2024/2025/2026) OR ME, M.Tech in Electrical Engineering (First Division in both UG & PG) |
To be eligible for DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Vehicle Research & Development Establishment. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Vehicle Research & Development Establishment for Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering) | Max 28 years |
| Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering) | Max 28 years |
| Type of Application Form |
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| Offline Application |
The application for this recruitment of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Vehicle Research & Development Establishment is offline. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment offline by sending the form to Venue: VRDE, Vahannagar PO, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra 414006. Candidates must send willingness email to kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in on or before 30 April 2026. (get form fromhttps://www.drdo.gov.in/) before 07 May 2026.
| Official Website | drdo.gov.in |