DRDO RCMA Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Overview

DRDO RCMA (Nasik) has announced a recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow position with a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000. Eligible candidates holding a first‑division B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech/MS in Mechanical Engineering with a valid NET/GATE score (or equivalent) and aged up to 28 years (with relaxations for SC/ST and OBC) can apply offline. The application deadline is 23 February 2026. Selection will be by interview after screening. Applicants must submit a written application with bio‑data, testimonials, a passport‑size photo, and relevant certificates to the RCMA office in Nasik.

Key Details

Organization
Defence Research & Development Organisation, Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness Nasik (DRDO RCMA (Nasik))
Qualification
Graduate Degree in professional course (B.E/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering discipline in first division with valid NET/GATE score (with qualifying marks) OR Post Graduate Degree in professional course (M.E/M.Tech/MS) in Mechanical Engineering discipline in first division both at Graduate & Post Graduate Level
Vacancies
1

Important Dates

application_deadline23-02-2026

Important Links

Vacancy Details

Nasik: 1

Selection Process

Recruitment will be made through interview. Candidates will be selected on the basis of norms prescribed for the post applied for. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted by a screening committee for interview.

How to Apply

Indicate clearly in bold letters on the envelope that "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JRF"., Type a written application with complete bio‑data along with a Xerox copy of testimonials., Send the application to: The Regional Director, RCMA (Nasik), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, C/o- HAL (Nasik), Ojhar Township, Tal- Niphad, Dist.-Nasik, Maharashtra-422207 within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement., Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous bodies should produce a No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of joining., Affix a recent passport‑size photograph on the right top corner of the first page of the application., Candidates will be required to produce certificates/testimonials in original at the time of interview., Applicants should be prepared to overstay for a day or two during the interview process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for DRDO RCMA Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?

application deadline: 23-02-2026

What is the age limit?

28 years (maximum age as on date of interview). Relaxable by five years for SC/ST and three years for OBC candidates

What is the selection process?

Recruitment will be made through interview. Candidates will be selected on the basis of norms prescribed for the post applied for. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted by a screening committee for interview.