DRDO ADE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Associate/ Junior Research Fellow Posts

Last date to apply: 24 March 2026

Overview

DRDO Aeronautical Development Establishment has announced a recruitment drive for 8 Research Associate / Junior Research Fellow posts for 2026. The positions offer a monthly salary ranging from ₹37,000 to ₹67,000, require a PhD or ME/M.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines, and have age limits of 35 years for RA and 28 years for JRF. Applications must be sent via email by 24 March 2026, with selection involving screening and interviews.

Key Details

Organization
DRDO Aeronautical Development Establishment
Qualification
PhD or ME/M.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines
Vacancies
8
Last date to apply
24 March 2026

Important Dates

application_submission_start4 March 2026
application_submission_close24 March 2026
jrf_screening_test7 April 2026
jrf_interview7 April 2026
jrf_interview_continuation8 April 2026
ra_shortlist_notification31 March 2026
ra_interview9 April 2026
last_date_to_apply24 March 2026

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Selection Process

RA: Screening and Personal Interview; JRF: Screening Test (if required) followed by Personal Interview

How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying., Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport‑size photographs., Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification., Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 24‑03‑2026., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for DRDO ADE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Associate/ Junior Research Fellow Posts?

application submission start: 4 March 2026; application submission close: 24 March 2026; jrf screening test: 7 April 2026; jrf interview: 7 April 2026; jrf interview continuation: 8 April 2026; ra shortlist notification: 31 March 2026; ra interview: 9 April 2026; last date to apply: 24 March 2026

What is the age limit?

Maximum 35 years for RA and 28 years for JRF as on closing date

What is the selection process?

RA: Screening and Personal Interview; JRF: Screening Test (if required) followed by Personal Interview