Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), functioning under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released an official notification for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts.
Eligible engineering graduates with valid GATE scores can attend the walk-in interview for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 plus HRA.
Overview of DRDO VRDE JRF Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), DRDO |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 03 Posts |
| Application Mode | Email + Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location | Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra |
| Stipend | ₹37,000 per month + HRA |
| Tenure | Initially 2 Years (Extendable up to 4 Years) |
Important Dates
| Last Date to Send Willingness Email | 30 April 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering Interview Dates | 04 May 2026 & 05 May 2026 |
| Electrical Engineering Interview Dates | 06 May 2026 & 07 May 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 |
| Electrical Engineering | 01 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria.
- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with First Division and valid GATE Score.
- OR ME/M.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division in both Graduation and Post-Graduation.
- Valid GATE Scores from 2024, 2025 or 2026 are acceptable.
Equivalent Disciplines Accepted
Mechanical Engineering:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical & Automation Engineering
- Mechanical & Production Engineering
Electrical Engineering:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Power Systems Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Power Electronics Engineering
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 28 Years as on interview date.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in multiple stages.
- Document Verification
- Written Test (2 Hours Duration)
- Interview
Written Test will be conducted after document verification. Interview will be conducted based on written test results.
Interview Schedule
Mechanical Engineering
| Document Verification | 04 May 2026 (09:30 AM – 11:30 AM) |
| Written Test | 04 May 2026 (From 12:00 PM) |
| Interview Dates | 04 & 05 May 2026 |
Electrical Engineering
| Document Verification | 06 May 2026 (09:30 AM – 11:30 AM) |
| Written Test | 06 May 2026 (From 12:00 PM) |
| Interview Dates | 06 & 07 May 2026 |
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to participate in the recruitment process.
- Download the application form from the official DRDO website.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Send willingness email to kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in.
- Email subject must be:
Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship-Subject - Send email before 30 April 2026.
- Attend the walk-in interview as per scheduled date.
Documents Required
Candidates must carry the following documents during the interview.
- Duly filled application form
- Recent passport size photograph
- Educational certificates
- GATE score card
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Government ID proof
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending interview.
- No accommodation will be provided.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed inside VRDE campus.
- Fellowship does not guarantee employment in DRDO.
- Selected candidates must submit original documents during verification.
Official Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Website: https://www.drdo.gov.in/