VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), under Defence Research and Development Organisation, Ministry of Defense. The notification invites eligible Indian nationals to attend a walk-in interview for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in engineering disciplines. The recruitment is being conducted for research and development activities related to defense technologies, including automotive systems, mobility solutions, UAV engines, and evaluation of military and commercial vehicles.
Under VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026, a total of 3 Junior Research Fellow positions are available across mechanical engineering and electrical engineering disciplines. Candidates possessing the required educational qualifications along with valid GATE scores are eligible to participate in the selection process. The selection will be conducted through document verification, written test, and an interview as per the schedule mentioned in the notification.
The place of work for selected candidates will be VRDE, Vahannagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The fellowship is initially offered for a period of two years and may be extended up to five years based on performance and applicable rules. Candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions, including age limit and qualifications as specified in the notification, before attending the walk-in interview.
Applicants are required to send their willingness to attend the walk-in interview through email before the prescribed last date. Candidates must report at the venue on the specified dates along with all required documents. Only candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria and completing document verification will be allowed to appear for the written test and interview.
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VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026: Recruitment Overview
| Discipline | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 |
| Electrical Engineering | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 03 |
| Organization | Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), DRDO |
| Job Type | Junior Research Fellowship |
VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Email for Willingness Last Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering Document Verification | 04 May 2026 (09:30 am – 11:30 am) |
| Mechanical Engineering Written Test & Interview | 04 May 2026 & 05 May 2026 |
| Electrical Engineering Document Verification | 06 May 2026 (09:30 am – 11:30 am) |
| Electrical Engineering Written Test & Interview | 06 May 2026 & 07 May 2026 |
VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 03 |
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VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in First Division with valid GATE score OR M.E./M.Tech in First Division |
| Mechanical Discipline | Mechanical Engg / Automation Engg / Production Engg |
| Electrical Discipline | Electrical Engg / Electrical Power Systems Engg / Electrical & Electronics Engg / Power Electronics Engg |
VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit – please check age criteria in the AGE CALCULATOR below
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 28 years as of date of interview |
| Relaxation | 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-creamy layer) |
VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026
Total Vacancies: 03
Application Mode: Walk-in Interview (with prior email confirmation)
Application Mode: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
Documents Required: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
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Important Instructions
- Candidates must send willingness by email before 30 April 2026 with subject mentioning the fellowship.
- Candidates must report at VRDE, Vahannagar PO, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra as per schedule.
- Document verification will be conducted before written test and interview.
- Candidates must bring original documents along with self-attested copies.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, smart watches are not allowed inside the campus.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Candidates working in Government or PSU must produce No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
Official Website / Reference
director.vrde@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTE
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026?
It is recruitment for Junior Research Fellow positions in VRDE under DRDO.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 vacancies.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026?
30 April 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit in VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026?
Maximum 28 years with applicable relaxation.
Q5. What is the selection process in VRDE DRDO Recruitment 2026?
Document verification followed by written test and interview.
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