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DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 03 Posts

Vehicle Research and Development Organization (DRDO VRDE)

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

Locations

All India

Last Date

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About this Drive

Vehicle Research and Development Organization (VRDE) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of Defence Research and Development Organisation. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced through the VRDE Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Recruitment 2026.

Eligibility

BE/BTech in First Division with valid GATE score (2024, 2025, 2026) OR ME/MTech.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Candidates need a BE/BTech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/MTech degree with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering

2 vacancies BE/BTech in First Division with valid GATE score (2024, 2025, 2026) OR ME/MTech.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Candidates need a BE/BTech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/MTech degree with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical Engineering

1 vacancies BE/BTech in First Division with valid GATE score (2024, 2025, 2026) OR ME/MTech.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.. Candidates need a BE/BTech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/MTech degree with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.

Important Dates

Application End30-04-2026

Last date to send willingness by email30 April 2026

Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Application Acceptance)04 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Document Verification)04 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Written Test)04 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview)04 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview - if needed)05 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Application Acceptance)06 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Document Verification)06 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Written Test)06 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview)06 May 2026

Walk-in Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview - if needed)07 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. 37,000/- pm plus HRA

Qualification

BE/BTech in First Division with valid GATE score (2024, 2025, 2026) OR ME/MTech.

Age Text

Max 28 years (with relaxations for SC/ST and OBC)

Eligibility Items

Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Mechanical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) - Electrical Engineering:BE/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering in First Division and a valid Cut off GATE Score OR ME/MTech with First Division both at graduate and post-graduate level.

Maximum Age

Maximum Age Limit: 28 years

Salary Details

Event	Date
Last Date To Send Willingness By Email	30 April 2026
Walk-In Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Application Acceptance)	04 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Document Verification)	04 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Written Test)	04 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview)	04 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Mechanical Engineering (Interview - If Needed)	05 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Electrical Engineering (Application Acceptance)	06 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Electrical Engineering (Document Verification)	06 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Electrical Engineering (Written Test)	06 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview)	06 May 2026
Walk-In Interview - Electrical Engineering (Interview - If Needed)	07 May 2026

Eligibility Text

Candidates need a BE/BTech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with First Division and a valid GATE score, or an ME/MTech degree with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.