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DRDO Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar has invited eligible Indian nationals for 5 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions in Mechanical Engineering. Eligible candidates can participate in the walk-in selection process after sending their willingness by email by 27 September 2026. DRDO Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar has invited eligible Indian nationals for 5 Juni...
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DRDO VRDE JRF Recruitment 2026
Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has invited young and meritorious Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Mechanical Engineering.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Establishment | Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) |
| Advertisement No. | VRDE/H&HC/HRD/811/Fellowship |
| Post | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
| Job Location | VRDE, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | JRF Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 05 |
The advertisement states that the number of fellowships may increase or decrease depending upon organizational/laboratory requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess either a B.E./B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering or the specified related branches in First Division with a valid cutoff GATE score, or an M.E./M.Tech. degree in the relevant discipline with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate level.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical & Automation Engineering
- Mechanical & Production Engineering
For B.E./B.Tech. candidates, only GATE scores of 2024, 2025 and 2026 are acceptable.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on the date of interview. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, as per the official advertisement.
Stipend & Tenure
Monthly Stipend
₹37,000 per month + admissible HRA
Initial Tenure
2 years
The fellowship may be extended by another two years, one year at a time, subject to satisfactory performance and assessment by the Review Committee.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Willingness Email Last Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Document Verification | 06 October 2026 |
| Written Test | 06 October 2026 |
| Interview | 06 October 2026; may continue on 07 October 2026 if required |
Selection Process
- Document verification
- Written test
- Interview
- Final selection as per merit and the decision of the selection committee
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed JRF application form from the official DRDO website.
- Send willingness to appear for the walk-in interview by email to kapilpuraswani.vrde@gov.in by 27 September 2026.
- The email subject should contain: Application for the post of Junior Research Fellowship.
- Report at VRDE, PO Vahannagar, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on 06 October 2026.
- Applications will be accepted from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Carry the duly filled application form and attested copies of qualification, experience and caste certificates, wherever applicable.
- Bring original certificates/testimonials for verification and a government-issued photo ID.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected during eligibility screening.
- Government/PSU/autonomous body employees must produce an NOC at the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining.
- Electronic items including mobile phones, laptops, pen drives and smart watches are prohibited inside the VRDE campus.
- The fellowship does not confer any right of absorption in DRDO.
Official Government Reference
Conclusion
DRDO VRDE has announced 5 JRF opportunities in Mechanical Engineering at Ahilyanagar. Eligible candidates must send their willingness by 27 September 2026 and attend the scheduled walk-in selection process with the required documents.
