DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 -Apply Online — Vehicle Research and Development Organization (DRDO VRDE)

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Eligibility

B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division with valid GATE Score 2024/2025/2026), M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division at Graduate and Post-Graduate level). Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Mechanical Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Electrical Engg, Electrical Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Power Electronics Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. For Mechanical Engineering, a B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.E/M.Tech is required; For Electrical Engineering, similar qualifications in relevant electrical disciplines are necessary; Both require a First Division at the graduate and post-graduate levels.

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Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering)

2 vacancies B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division with valid GATE Score 2024/2025/2026), M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division at Graduate and Post-Graduate level). Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Mechanical Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Electrical Engg, Electrical Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Power Electronics Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. For Mechanical Engineering, a B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.E/M.Tech is required

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Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering)

1 vacancies B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division with valid GATE Score 2024/2025/2026), M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering disciplines (First Division at Graduate and Post-Graduate level). Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Mechanical Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Electrical Engg, Electrical Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Power Electronics Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.. For Mechanical Engineering, a B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.E/M.Tech is required

Important Dates

Application End30-04-2026

Willingness Email Last Date30 April 2026

Document Verification - Mechanical Engineering4 May 2026

Written Test & Interview Day 1 - Mechanical Engineering4 May 2026

Interview Day 2 - Mechanical Engineering5 May 2026

Document Verification - Electrical Engineering6 May 2026

Written Test & Interview Day 1 - Electrical Engineering6 May 2026

Interview Day 2 - Electrical Engineering7 May 2026

How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Rs. 37000 Per Month

Qualification

Age Text

Max: 28 years

Eligibility Items

Junior Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Mechanical Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg, Mechanical & Production Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.
Junior Research Fellow (Electrical Engineering):B.E/B.Tech Degree in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score (2024, 2025 or 2026) in Electrical Engg, Electrical Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg, Power Electronics Engg OR M.E/M.Tech with First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.

Maximum Age

Maximum Age Limit:28 years

Salary Details

Event	Date
Willingness Email Last Date	30 April 2026
Document Verification - Mechanical Engineering	4 May 2026
Written Test & Interview Day 1 - Mechanical Engineering	4 May 2026
Interview Day 2 - Mechanical Engineering	5 May 2026
Document Verification - Electrical Engineering	6 May 2026
Written Test & Interview Day 1 - Electrical Engineering	6 May 2026
Interview Day 2 - Electrical Engineering	7 May 2026

Eligibility Text

For Mechanical Engineering, a B.E/B.Tech with a valid GATE score or M.E/M.Tech is required. For Electrical Engineering, similar qualifications in relevant electrical disciplines are necessary. Both require a First Division at the graduate and post-graduate levels.