Overview
DRDO PXE has announced recruitment of three Junior Research Fellow posts for a 2‑year fellowship in Electronics & Communication and Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must hold a B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with first division and a valid GATE score (for B.E/B.Tech). The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA and medical facilities. Applications are to be submitted offline via email in PDF format by 08/01/2026, with a tentative video‑conferencing interview on 10/02/2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Qualification
- B.E/B.Tech in Electronics & Communication or Mechanical Engineering with first division and valid GATE score, or M.E/M.Tech in the same disciplines with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels
- Vacancies
- 3
- Posted
- December 2025
- Last date to apply
- 08/01/2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | December 2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application by Email | 08/01/2026 |
| Crucial Date of Eligibility | 08/01/2026 |
| Tentative Date of Online Interview (Video Conferencing) | 10/02/2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Electronics & Communication Engineering: 2; Mechanical Engineering: 1
Selection Process
Interview through Video Conferencing (tentatively on 10/02/2026), followed by document verification at joining and background verification after joining
How to Apply
Visit the official website www.drdo.gov.in, Download the application form from the website, Fill the application form as per the prescribed format, Affix a recent passport‑size photograph on the top right corner of the form, Attach self‑attested copies of all degrees, mark sheets, GATE score card (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), experience certificates (if any), and any other relevant documents, Write mobile number and email ID clearly on the application form, Convert the complete application to PDF format, Send the PDF application via email to [email protected] before 08/01/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO PXE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 03 Posts?
Notification Date: December 2025; Last Date for Receipt of Application by Email: 08/01/2026; Crucial Date of Eligibility: 08/01/2026; Tentative Date of Online Interview (Video Conferencing): 10/02/2026
What is the age limit?
Maximum age 28 years (31 years for OBC, 33 years for SC/ST) as on 08/01/2026
What is the selection process?
Interview through Video Conferencing (tentatively on 10/02/2026), followed by document verification at joining and background verification after joining