Overview
DRDO VRDE has announced recruitment for 10 Research Fellowship (Non‑permanent) posts in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering for 2026. Candidates can apply offline by submitting a handwritten application and attending walk‑in interviews scheduled in February 2026. Eligibility requires BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech with first division and valid GATE scores (2023‑2025). The stipend is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA. The selection process includes document verification, a written test, and a personal interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Vehicle Research and Development Organization (DRDO VRDE)
- Qualification
- Option 1: BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline with First Division aggregate (60% or equivalent CGPA) and a valid GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025. Option 2: ME/M.Tech with First Division at both graduate and post‑graduate level (60% or equivalent CGPA). Applicable disciplines: Mechanical Engineering – BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering; Electrical Engineering – BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Power System Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering.
- Vacancies
- 10
Important Dates
| application_deadline | 22-02-2026 |
| mechanical_interview_start | 24-02-2026 |
| mechanical_interview_end | 25-02-2026 |
| electrical_interview_start | 26-02-2026 |
| electrical_interview_end | 27-02-2026 |
| document_verification_start | 24-02-2026 09:00 |
| document_verification_end | 24-02-2026 11:30 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar): 10
Selection Process
Document Verification → Written Test (Objective type, 2 hours) → Personal Interview → Final Selection based on written test and interview performance.
How to Apply
Download the handwritten application form from the DRDO VRDE website., Fill the application form in your own handwriting with all required details., Affix a recent passport‑size photograph on the right top corner of the first page., Express willingness to attend the walk‑in interview via email to [email protected] with the subject line as the discipline name (Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering)., Submit the email by the application deadline (22‑02‑2026)., Alternatively, appear for the walk‑in interview at the venue on the scheduled date with the filled application form and all required documents., Bring original and attested copies of all required documents (education certificates, GATE score card, caste certificate if applicable, etc.) to the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DRDO VRDE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Posts?
application deadline: 22-02-2026; mechanical interview start: 24-02-2026; mechanical interview end: 25-02-2026; electrical interview start: 26-02-2026; electrical interview end: 27-02-2026; document verification start: 24-02-2026 09:00; document verification end: 24-02-2026 11:30
What is the age limit?
Upper age limit: 28 years for General category. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST (maximum 33 years), 3 years for OBC (maximum 31 years).
What is the selection process?
Document Verification → Written Test (Objective type, 2 hours) → Personal Interview → Final Selection based on written test and interview performance.