Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru, a premier research establishment of DRDO, has released an official advertisement for the award of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). The recruitment is for young and meritorious Indian nationals who wish to pursue defence-related research work.
A total of 10 JRF vacancies are available across multiple engineering disciplines. The selection will be done through a walk-in interview scheduled in February 2026. Details related to disciplines, eligibility, stipend, age limit, and interview schedule are provided below.
Overview of DRDO CABS JRF Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), DRDO |
| Advt No. | CABS/JRF/2026/01 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Posts | 10 |
| Category | Central Government |
| Type | Research Fellowship |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Selection Process | Interview |
All important information regarding this fellowship is explained below. Candidates are advised to read all details carefully before appearing for the interview.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Last Date to Send Willingness by Email | 22 February 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (ECE & Electrical) | 25 February 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview (Aeronautical, Mechanical, CSE) | 26 February 2026 |
Vacancy Details of DRDO CABS JRF Recruitment 2026
| Post Code | Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| JRF 01 | Aeronautical Engineering | 01 |
| JRF 02 | Computer Science & Engineering | 04 |
| JRF 03 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 03 |
| JRF 04 | Electrical Engineering | 01 |
| JRF 05 | Mechanical Engineering | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria of DRDO CABS JRF Vacancies
| Discipline | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering | BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels. | Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or allied disciplines with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline with first division. | Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | BE/B.Tech in ECE or allied disciplines with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline with first division. | Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Electrical Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Electrical or allied disciplines with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline with first division. | Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or allied disciplines with first division and valid GATE score (2024 or 2025) OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline with first division. | Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
DRDO CABS Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Website: www.drdo.gov.in
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Email for Willingness Submission: jrf.rectt.cabs[at]gov.in
Interview Venue: Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), DRDO, Belur, Yemlur PO, Bengaluru – 560037