🚀 DRDO – VRDE Recruitment 2026
📢 Walk-in-Interview for 10 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Posts
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering | 📍 Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
The Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a premier DRDO lab located in Ahmednagar, invites young and meritorious Indian nationals for a Walk-in-Interview. VRDE is engaged in the R&D of light tracked and wheeled platforms, combat systems, and autonomous vehicles for the Indian Armed Forces.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 10 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. Candidates with a BE/B.Tech degree and a valid GATE score, or an ME/M.Tech degree, are eligible. The monthly stipend offered is ₹37,000/- plus HRA. 👇 Check the discipline-wise schedule, eligibility, and selection process below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 🏢 Organization | DRDO – Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) |
| 🆔 Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 10 Posts (08 Mechanical + 02 Electrical) |
| 💰 Stipend | ₹ 37,000/- per month + HRA |
| 📍 Job Location | VRDE, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra |
| 🛑 Selection Mode | Written Test & Walk-In-Interview |
📊 Discipline-Wise Vacancy & Interview Schedule
| Discipline | Vacancies | Document Verification Date & Time | Written Test & Interview Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 08 | 24 Feb 2026 (09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) |
24 & 25 Feb 2026 |
| Electrical Engineering | 02 | 26 Feb 2026 (09:30 AM to 11:30 AM) |
26 & 27 Feb 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
A) Educational Qualification:
- Option 1: BE/B.Tech Degree in First Division (in relevant discipline) with a valid GATE score (2023, 2024, or 2025).
- Option 2: ME/M.Tech in First Division at both Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.
B) Age Limit (as on date of interview):
- Maximum Age: 28 Years.
- Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST and 3 Years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.
📝 Selection Procedure & Schedule
- Email Willingness (Mandatory): Send an email expressing your willingness to attend to kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in by 22 Feb 2026. The subject must be “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship-Subject”.
- Report at Venue: Report to VRDE, Ahmednagar between 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM on the respective date (24th for Mechanical, 26th for Electrical).
- Document Verification: Will be conducted from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the same day.
- Written Test: A 2-hour written test will be conducted at 12:00 PM onwards.
- Interview: Based on the written test results, interviews for screened candidates will start from 11:30 AM onwards and may continue to the next day.
📍 VENUE FOR ALL STAGES
VRDE, PO; Vahannagar, Ahmednagar (Now Ahilyanagar)
Maharashtra – 414 006
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| 📧 Email Willingness To | kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is this a permanent job in DRDO?
No, this is a fellowship for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on a temporary basis for an initial period of two years. It does not confer any right for absorption in DRDO.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
You must send your willingness via email by 22 Feb 2026. After that, you must attend the walk-in interview on the specified date for your discipline (24th for Mechanical, 26th for Electrical).
Q3. Which GATE scores are valid for this interview?
Valid GATE scores from the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 are acceptable.
Q4. Can I apply without a GATE score?
Yes, you can apply if you have an ME/M.Tech degree with First Division marks at both the graduate (BE/B.Tech) and post-graduate (ME/M.Tech) levels.
Q5. What documents do I need to bring for the interview?
You must bring the duly filled application form, original and attested copies of all certificates (education, experience, caste), a recent passport-size photograph, and a Govt. issued photo ID like an Aadhar or PAN card.
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