Overview
DRDO VRDE has announced 3 Junior Research Fellow vacancies for 2026, open to candidates with BE/BTech or ME/MTech in First Division and a valid GATE score, up to 28 years old (with SC/ST and OBC relaxations). The stipend is Rs.37,000 per month plus HRA. Applications must be sent via email by 30 April 2026, followed by walk‑in interviews in early May.
Key Details
- Organization
- Vehicle Research and Development Organization (DRDO VRDE)
- Qualification
- BE/BTech in First Division with a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, 2026) OR ME/MTech in First Division
- Vacancies
- 3
- Last date to apply
- 30-04-2026
Important Dates
| last_date_to_send_willingness_by_email | 30-04-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_mechanical_application_acceptance | 04-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_mechanical_document_verification | 04-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_mechanical_written_test | 04-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_mechanical_interview | 04-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_mechanical_interview_if_needed | 05-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_electrical_application_acceptance | 06-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_electrical_document_verification | 06-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_electrical_written_test | 06-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_electrical_interview | 06-05-2026 |
| walk_in_interview_electrical_interview_if_needed | 07-05-2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Mechanical Engineering: 2; Electrical Engineering: 1
Selection Process
Document Verification → Written Test → Interview
How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully., Prepare a complete application with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, recent passport‑size photographs)., Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification before 30‑04‑2026., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO VRDE Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 03 Posts?
last date to send willingness by email: 30-04-2026; walk in interview mechanical application acceptance: 04-05-2026; walk in interview mechanical document verification: 04-05-2026; walk in interview mechanical written test: 04-05-2026; walk in interview mechanical interview: 04-05-2026; walk in interview mechanical interview if needed: 05-05-2026; walk in interview electrical application acceptance: 06-05-2026; walk in interview electrical document verification: 06-05-2026; walk in interview electrical written test: 06-05-2026; walk in interview electrical interview: 06-05-2026; walk in interview electrical interview if needed: 07-05-2026
What is the age limit?
Maximum 28 years (with relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years)
What is the selection process?
Document Verification → Written Test → Interview