ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026

ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, a premier laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Vide Advertisement No. ADE/HRD/01/2026, applications are invited from meritorious Indian Nationals for the award of Research Fellowships in various disciplines. The recruitment process includes submission of an application by mail and a subsequent walk-in interview as per the schedule prescribed.

Under the ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026, fellowships are offered for Research Associate (RA) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in disciplines including aeronautical, mechanical, electronics, material engineering, and allied branches. The notification specifies essential qualifications, desirable experience, number of vacancies, interview dates, age limits, fellowship emoluments, tenure, and general conditions.

For ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026, candidates must submit duly filled application along with required documents in a single PDF file to the specified email ID on or before 24 March 2026. Candidates shortlisted for Research Associate positions will be informed by mail by 31 March 2026. For JRF positions, a screening test may be conducted on 07 April 2026 depending upon the number of candidates reporting.

ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 prescribes a maximum age of 35 years for Research Associate and 28 years for Junior Research Fellow as on closing date of application submission, relaxable for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per government rules. Fellowship emoluments are clearly specified along with tenure conditions. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

ADE Research Fellowship Recruitment 2026 – Recruitment Overview

DETAILED NOTIFICATION

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationAeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), DRDO
Advertisement No.ADE/HRD/01/2026
Mode of SelectionWalk-In Interview
Application ModeEmail Submission
Application Period04 March 2026 to 24 March 2026
Venue of InterviewADE, DRDO, Raman Gate, Suranjandas Road, New Thippasandra Post, Bengaluru – 560075

Important Dates

EventDate
Submission of Application by Mail04 March 2026 to 24 March 2026
Last Date for Application24 March 2026
Intimation to RA Shortlisted CandidatesBy 31 March 2026
JRF Screening Test (if required)07 April 2026
JRF Interview07 April 2026 & 08 April 2026
RA Interview09 April 2026

Vacancy Details

FellowshipDisciplineVacancies
Research Associate (RA)Aero/Mechanical Engineering01
Research Associate (RA)Aero/Electronics/Material Engineering01
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Aeronautical Engineering03
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Mechanical Engineering01
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Computer Science Engineering01
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)Electronics & Communication Engineering01

Eligibility

FellowshipEssential Qualification
Research Associate (RA)PhD in relevant discipline as specified OR M.E./M.Tech in First Division with prescribed post qualification experience
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)B.E./B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in First Division at both Graduate and Post Graduate levels

Age Limit: Please check age using the AGE CALCULATOR

FellowshipMaximum Age
Research Associate35 Years
Junior Research Fellow28 Years

Pay Scale

FellowshipEmoluments
Research AssociateRs. 67,000/- per month with applicable HRA as per rules
Junior Research FellowRs. 37,000/- per month with applicable HRA as per rules

Application Process

Details
A duly filled application along with supporting documents to be mailed as a single PDF file.
Application period: 04 March 2026 to 24 March 2026.
Candidates are to report at ADE on prescribed dates for interview/screening.
Original documents and one set of self-attested copies are to be produced at the time of interview.

Documents Required

Documents
Signed application form
10th Certificate & Mark sheet
12th Certificate & Mark sheet
BE/B.Tech Final Certificate and Consolidated Mark sheet
ME/M.Tech Certificate and Mark sheet (if applicable)
PhD Certificate
Valid GATE Score Card
Aadhar Card/any Government Photo ID
Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
NOC from present employer (if applicable)

Important Instructions

  1. Maximum age as on closing date of application submission.
  2. No TA/DA will be paid.
  3. Electronic items are not allowed inside campus.
  4. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  5. Fellowship does not confer right for absorption in DRDO.
  6. Actual number of vacancies may vary.
  7. ADE reserves right to amend/modify/cancel advertisement.
  8. Applicants must monitor official website for updates.

Official Website / Reference

https://www.drdo.gov.in

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